How can I be eligible for the E-2 visa if I get the Portuguese golden visa?

I heard the US has recently issued a law that makes Portuguese citizens eligible for the E-2 visa – will it also apply to those with permanent residency through investment?

Answers

On March 29, 2023 Sara Sousa Rebolo answered:

The E-2 USA visa was open to Portuguese citizens. This means that Portuguese investors can now apply for it. The initial condition is to have an eligible nationality. As such, holding a Portuguese residence permit is not enough. Such holders must hold it for 5 years, apply for Portuguese citizenship and then they become qualified for the E-2.

On December 21, 2022 Tiago Gali Macedo answered:

Unfortunately, Amigos Act only applies to Portuguese nationals and not to residence holders in Portugal. As such, the only way to apply for the E-2 visa through the Portuguese Golden Visa would be to apply for Portuguese citizenship.

On December 19, 2022 Diogo Capela answered:

The Amigos Act is a bill that includes Portugal in the list of foreign states whose nationals are eligible for admission into the United States as E-1 and E-2 nonimmigrants if United States nationals are treated similarly by the Government of Portugal. In this sense, we note that this bill only applies to Portuguese nationals and not to foreigners with legal residence in Portugal. However, through the Golden Visa, you can apply for Portuguese citizenship after 5 years and then benefit from the Amigos Act.

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