Immigration strategist, attorney Lauren Cohen ready to help Israelis secure coveted E-2 business visas
Recently enacted treaty could mean significant market impact – billions of dollars in investments in U.S. enterprises, high-paying job growth
BOCA RATON, Fla. – Israeli nationals may now apply for the E-2 treaty investor visa. The opportunity for individuals and businesses to invest in current U.S. enterprises or create new businesses could mean an influx of capital and talent from a country known for best-in-class innovation in technology, healthcare and other desirable industries and sectors.
Boca Raton-based e-Council Inc.com, headed by attorney and immigration specialist Lauren Cohen, says meeting the stringent stipulations to obtain the visa will require experts in the area of business law, finance and other fields to help navigate the complex process. Cohen’s firm stands ready to assist those seeking the visa, ensuring they have the qualified professionals by their side, from the initial application filing through the visa award.
“The approval of the E-2 visa for Israelis means citizens of one of our closest allies can now invest in the U.S. and bring their talent, knowledge and capital to our shores, helping to grow our economy and add jobs,” Cohen said. “However, it doesn’t mean someone can write a check and get the visa. There are several requirements that must be met, including the investment of a substantial amount of capital at risk, at least 50% ownership, and active participation in an ongoing or startup enterprise.”
Because the visa is a temporary, non-immigrant visa and must renewed every five years, there is the risk that the visa may be revoked if the business ceases to exist or if governing laws and rules are not followed by the investor. For this reason, it is incumbent upon the visa holder that the business succeeds, which is where Cohen’s unique expertise plays an invaluable role.
Like any venture, a detailed business plan must be developed that demonstrates the investment will meet all legal and diplomatic thresholds. That takes attorneys and financial professionals who specialize in these types of international transactions; e-Council Inc.’s primary areas of specialization with which it has had great success.
Cohen knows well the effort needed to obtain a U.S. visa. She is Canadian by birth and immigrated to the U.S. in 2001, becoming a U.S. citizen in 2012. Prior to forming e-Council Inc.com, she served as corporate counsel in various industries, during which time she became interested and involved in immigration law. Her best-selling book Finding Your Silver Lining in the Business Immigration Process offers a wealth of information and tools for those seeking to access U.S. markets through business immigration.
In 2017, Cohen was recognized as a “Super Lawyer” by Attorney-at-Law magazine and in 2018 received the “Leader in the Law” award from the Florida Association of Women Lawyers. She has been interviewed on NPR and NBC-6 and quoted in the Wall Street Journal, The South Florida Business Journal, The Palm Beach Post and several other news outlets and publications. Cohen has spoken throughout the world on the topic of business immigration and was recently named to the faculty of the Forbes and INC.-renowned global networking and training program for successful business owners.
For more information about Israel’s and other countries’ E-2 treaty investor visas, visit e-councilinc.com or call (866) 724-0085.
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