The DS-156E form is a special document used for people applying for an E-2 Visa, which is for investors and business owners who want to live and work in the United States.
How Does It Work?
Imagine you’re opening a business in the U.S. and need permission to stay and run it. The DS-156E form helps the U.S. government understand:
- Who you are (your name, nationality, and background).
- What your business is (what kind of business you’re starting or investing in).
- How much money you are investing (to show that your business will help the U.S. economy).
- What your job will be (to prove you’re important to the business).
This form is only for E-2 Visa applicants and must be filled out by the investor or an essential employee of the business. It’s usually used when applying for an E-2 Visa at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate.
Why Is It Important?
The U.S. wants to make sure that the business is real and that it will create jobs and contribute to the economy. The DS-156E helps prove that!
So, in simple terms: if you’re starting a business in the U.S. under an E-2 Visa, the DS-156E is like your business’s introduction letter to the U.S. government.