Who Qualifies as an Essential Employee for an E-2 Visa?
Determining who qualifies as an essential employee for an E-2 Visa can often be complex. According to 9 FAM 402.9-7(C), essential employees should have unique qualifications necessary for the efficient operation of the enterprise. They must possess specialized skills that are needed by the business. So, what are these specialized skills, and how is essentiality determined? Let’s look into the details.