Texas Business-Friendly Climate
E2 Treaty Investor Visa and E1 Treaty Trader Visas
Texas is an economic powerhouse. If Texas were a nation, it would rank as the 10th largest economy in the world based on GDP; ranking higher than Australia, Mexico, Spain, Russia and many others.
More than 50% of foreign direct investment projects into Texas originated from western Europe; which included the United Kingdom, Germany and France, according to the Texas Economic Development Corp.
Texas is a force to be reckoned with as a location for business and skilled talent.
Texas 2018 Economic Outlook
In 2018, the Texas economy is continuing to expand. Texas employment growth accelerated in the fourth quarter; and was strong across most cities and industries.
The Dallas Fed’s Texas Business Outlook Surveys (TBOS) showed strength in Texas revenue and production in January.
Job growth picked up in professional and business services in the fourth quarter and surged in leisure and hospitality and in construction
Texas: Very Attractive for Foreign Entrepreneurs
#1 Exporter: Texas maintains its position as the nation’s #1 exporter—a title the state has held for 16 consecutive years. In 2017, Texas exported $264 billion in goods to destinations all over the world with Mexico, Canada, China, Brazil and Korea as its top trading partners.
Home to World-Leading Companies: Behind Texas’ strong economy are 50 Fortune 500 companies, including ExxonMobil, AT&T, Sysco and American Airlines, more than 1,400 foreign companies such as Toyota, BAE Systems, Siemens and Shell Oil and 2.4 million small businesses. See which Fortune 500 companies have their headquarters in Texas.
13 Million Productive Workers: Texas has the second largest civilian workforce in America—13 million Texans. Our top-notch schools feed a strong pipeline of talent into the state and out-of-state workers continue to flock to Texas to take advantage of diverse job opportunities and quality of life amenities.
Texas Foreign Direct Investment
Foreign direct investment (FDI) occurs when a foreign company finances a U.S. business enterprise. The investment could be through activities such as the opening of new facilities or the expansion of existing ones (called “greenfield” investments). Foreign direct investment FDI creates new jobs and can introduce innovative technologies, management strategies and workforce practices into local economies.
Today, Texas hosts more than 1,400 foreign corporations employing 5 percent of the state’s private workforce. The United Kingdom (U.K.) is the state’s largest single source of FDI.
E2 Visas and E1 Visas: Foreign Nationals Doing Business in the US
Treaty Trader (E-1 Visa) and Treaty Investor (E-2 Visa) visas are for citizens of countries with which the United States maintains treaties of commerce and navigation. For a list of participating countries, see Treaty Countries for US E Visas.
To qualify for an E Visa, you must be coming to the United States to:
- engage in substantial trade, including trade in services or technology, in qualifying activities, principally between the United States and the treaty country; or
- develop and direct the operations of an enterprise in which you have invested a substantial amount of capital.
In 2013, Texas attracted $26.4 billion from around the world, or more than 12 percent of all foreign direct investment (FDI) in the U.S., according to the Financial Times and Bloomberg. Texas ranked third in the US for FDI investments between 2009 and 2013; only California and New York had more foreign direct investments.
VERDIN Immigration Law E Visa Business Solutions
VERDIN’s business and investor group provides help to clients wanting to establish and/or expand their business operations in the United States. We have helped clients in multiple industries to include: international trade, real estate, restaurants and hospitality, technology, beauty and fashion, retail and services.
VERDIN represents clients in business planning and E visa matters involving real estate ventures, technology start-ups, business acquisitions, or new business formations. See E2 Investment Visa Potential Booming in Frisco TX Area.
Our team is especially focused on forming a strategic relationship with our clients to aid them to succeed in the early planning stages. Many of our clients retain us at early stage planning to maximize opportunities for success.
E1 Visa, E2 Visa or Immigration Questions? Please Contact VERDIN Law
Isaul VERDIN has extensive experience advising multinational companies and entrepreneurs on complex US immigration matters involving investments.
Mr. VERDIN focuses on advising companies on structuring entities, acquisitions, and strategic expansion to satisfy US immigration E-1, E2, L1A, L1B, or EB-1 objectives in a variety of fields. These business opportunities include real estate, aviation, technology, manufacturing, retail, luxury goods, and professional services. Additionally, he litigates deportation defense matters throughout the US.
VERDIN boasts a combined 70 years of experience in immigration law. Since its inception, VERDIN has gained a reputation for prevailing in even the most complicated immigration matters.
“As a Board Certified, Immigration Lawyer (Texas Board of Legal Specialization) with over 17 years of experience, my passion is immigration law. We will listen to your concerns, answer all your questions, and expertly guide you through your immigration process.” ~ Isaul VERDIN, Founder and Managing Attorney
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Treaty Countries for US E Visas