E-2C CNMI-Only Legacy Investor

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What investment option or options qualify?

E-2C is for qualifying long-term CNMI investors admitted under former CNMI investor categories before November 28, 2009 who maintain the investment.

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Limits of the record

This source describes legacy categories, not a new-investor route.

USCIS E-2C page — General Qualifications
To qualify for E-2 CNMI Investor status, you must have been admitted to the CNMI with a long-term investor visa under CNMI immigration law before November 28, 2009.
USCIS E-2C page — general qualifications
Currently maintain the investment(s) that formed the basis for the CNMI long-term investor status.

What official minimum amount, tier or threshold applies to each relevant option?

Legacy thresholds include at least $50,000 for a long-term business certificate, over $2 million aggregate or at least $250,000 single approved investment for a foreign investor, and a qualifying residence investment for a retiree over 55.

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Limits of the record

The other thresholds require full historical certificate and documentary review.

USCIS E-2C page — Qualifying Statuses
A long-term business investor was issued a long-term business certificate by the CNMI based upon an investment of at least $50,000.
USCIS E-2C page — qualifying statuses
A foreign investor had an aggregate approved investment in excess of $2 million or at least $250,000 in a single approved investment.
USCIS E-2C page — qualifying statuses
A retiree investor must be over the age of 55 years and have a qualifying investment in an approved residence in the CNMI.

How long must the investment be maintained and what continuing ownership, investment or physical-presence conditions are important?

The investor must currently maintain the investment and submit previously filed CNMI investor documentation.

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Limits of the record

Extensive evidence and annual-report/audit material is not itemised here.

USCIS E-2C page — General Qualifications
Currently maintain the investment(s) that formed the basis for the CNMI long-term investor status.
USCIS E-2C page — documentary evidence
All documentation previously submitted in each investor application to the CNMI government should be submitted as part of each E-2 CNMI Investor petition to USCIS.

Which family members can be included where officially stated, and what broad residence/work rights result?

A spouse or minor child accompanying or following to join has the same E-2C validity period as the principal investor. The official source does not state the work rights of family members.

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Limits of the record

An independent family investment or work rule is not stated.

USCIS E-2C page — Length of Stay
If you have a spouse or minor children accompanying or following to join you in the CNMI, they will have the same validity period as you.

What status is obtained, how is it renewed, what longer-term residence/citizenship direction is officially stated, and what happens to the investment when relevant?

E-2 CNMI Investor status allows qualifying long-term investors to remain in the CNMI through December 31, 2029; it is initially valid for two years and extendable in two-year increments ending on that date. The official source does not state a permanent-residence or citizenship direction.

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Limits of the record

No general permanent-residence or citizenship progression is stated.

USCIS E-2C page — Length of Stay
An E-2 CNMI Investor status is extendable in 2 year increments ending on December 31, 2029.
USCIS E-2C page — status and period of stay
The CNMI-Only Investor (E-2) visa classification allows foreign, long-term investors to remain lawfully present in the CNMI through December 31, 2029, while they resolve their immigration status.
USCIS E-2C page — length of stay
Your E-2 CNMI investor status is valid in the CNMI initially for two years.

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E-2C CNMI-Only Legacy Investor

What investment option or options qualify?

What official minimum amount, tier or threshold applies to each relevant option?

How long must the investment be maintained and what continuing ownership, investment or physical-presence conditions are important?

Which family members can be included where officially stated, and what broad residence/work rights result?

What status is obtained, how is it renewed, what longer-term residence/citizenship direction is officially stated, and what happens to the investment when relevant?

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