E-2 Visa: How Can International Students Stay in the U.S. After OPT Expires?

The E2 visa may be a perfect fit for those students graduating or finishing up OPT in the U.S. It will take an investment, which will likely be the equivalent of about two semesters at school. 💥Learn more here: https://rupertlawgroup.com/stay-in-us... 📞 Book your E-2 Visa consultation: https://www.rupertlawgroup.com/contact 🌐 Learn more about E-2 Visas: https://www.rupertlawgroup.com/e2-visa E-2 Visa After OPT — How Recent Graduates Can Stay in the U.S. Without Employer Sponsorship Are you working as part of an OPT program? Do you know someone who is about to finish OPT program and wants to stay in the U.S.? With the #e2visa international students may be able to stay after they finish their OPT program and start or buy their own business. At Rupert Law, we handle exclusively E2 Visas and E1 visas – so no matter what treaty country you're from or what state you want to live in, we can help! #E2Visa #E2InvestorVisa #E2VisaAttorney #E2VisaProcess #E2VisaRequirements #E2VisaApproval #e2visalawyer _____________________________________ Trimmed Transcript⬇️ 00:00 – Introduction Hey everyone, I’m Angie Rupert, founder of Rupert Law Group. We handle E-2 visas exclusively for clients from any treaty country who want to live and work in the United States. 00:25 – E-2 Visa for Recent Graduates If you’ve just finished college or university in the U.S. and your OPT is ending, you may qualify for an E-2 Visa to stay and start your own business — even without a job offer. About 80–90% of international grads can’t secure sponsorship, so the E-2 can be a great alternative. 01:05 – Choosing a Business Pick a business that’s related to your major or experience — even if that experience comes from internships or school projects. This helps prove to the consular officer that you can successfully direct and develop your U.S. company. 01:45 – Funding the Investment Many young investors use a gift from family (parents, grandparents, siblings) as their E-2 investment funds. Think of it as investing in your future — instead of a master’s degree, you’re purchasing a business that allows you to live and work in the U.S. 02:20 – Proving You Can Run the Business The main hurdle for young applicants is showing you can manage the business. Choose something you’re genuinely excited about and confident in. Almost any legal, client-based business can qualify if it will eventually create jobs. 02:55 – Why E-2 Works for Graduates The E-2 Visa lets you stay, work, and live in the United States without needing employer sponsorship — a major advantage for international graduates who want independence and flexibility. 03:20 – Final Thoughts I’m Angie Rupert from Rupert Law Group. We’d love to discuss your E-2 Visa options as a recent graduate. Contact us anytime to start planning your future in the U.S.! ______________________________ 00:09 Introduction 00:23 E2 Visa for Recent College Graduates 00:56 E2 Visa as an Alternative 01:06 Choosing a Business 01:43 Investment Amount for E2 Visa 02:19 Overcoming Hurdles 03:17 Conclusion **Nothing in this video or description should be considered a guarantee of any result.  Nothing in this video or description should be considered legal advice.  Nothing in this video or description constitutes or creates any sort of agreement or legal relationship between this law firm and any viewer or reader.  You are only a client if a legal agreement is sent and signed and all terms of the agreement have been met.**