Am I able to study while on an E-2 visa?
Study while on an E-2 visa, is it possible?
E-2 visa holders are typically permitted to study while on an E-2 visa or pursue educational opportunities.
E-2 visa holders are typically permitted to study while on an E-2 visa or pursue educational opportunities.
However, remember that the E-2 visa’s purpose is to develop and direct or manage your business in the United States. You can study while on an E-2 visa, but it should not interfere with your responsibilities as a business owner or manager.
Therefore, if enrolling in school negatively impacts your primary purpose in the U.S. (especially if studying full-time), it would be best to postpone the educational opportunity or choose one that is not going to interfere with your time or ability to run the business, such as short courses or part-time distance learning programs.
We recommend discussing this with your E-2 immigration attorney before studying while on an E-2 visa to ensure you will not jeopardize your E-2 status or chance for a renewal.
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