Does anyone know/is an international student that has acquired a company?

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April 17, 2020

by a searcher from Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, PA, USA

I am a student, currently on an F-1 visa in the United States and will be graduating in May###-###-#### I want to pursue acquisition entrepreneurship upon graduation. Is there any current/former international student who is searching or has made an acquisition in the United States or Canada? I would appreciate any leads, insights or opinions. Thanks in advance.

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Reply by a searcher
from George Washington University in Salt Lake City, UT, USA
E2 visa - Treaty Investors

Owner or Developer of the new enterprise from a treaty country that has 50% or more ownership in a substantial US employment creating investment.


The Treaty Investor Visa permits citizens of certain Countries (see list below) to reside in the United States through an investment in the U.S.A. The investor must come to manage or oversee the investment.

You can invest in virtually anything or trade in virtually anything. While some investments of less than $100,000 are approved, its safe to say that the investment capital and reserves should total at least $100,000 - $200,000 and the applicant must be prepared to demonstrate/project that the business will employ at least###-###-#### persons.
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Reply by an intermediary
from Northwestern University in Austin, TX, USA
If you have enough capital it's not hard. You should explore the E2 visa. You need to invest a certain amount of money ($500k I think) and employ a certain number of US citizens but then the US should be thrilled to welcome you as a tax paying, contributing member of society.
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