E2 Investment Visa
It really depends on the type of company and the consulate where filed. I've obtained approvals for clients anywhere from $20,000 - $100,000 +. For example, a service-oriented company would not have as much start-up expenses as let's say a restaurant. There is no requirement that the company relate to your home country. However, the application should be filed in your home country.
Also, some countries are more strict when it comes to E2 standards than others. I would say a safe number would be $80,000 though for any type of company. Remember, you need to show expenses. You can't just have $80,000 in the bank. Hope that helps!
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