Accompanying study is a new phenomenon that has emerged with the trend of studying abroad at a younger age. Whether or not to accompany a child is a decision that no parent can make lightly, and it remains a controversial topic.
Some say that one should go wherever the child goes to study. Between adolescence and the period of studying abroad, there are too many variables, and the child most needs parental supervision and help at any time. Regardless of the cost, parents feel they must stand their ground until the very end.
Others argue that accompanying a child requires both financial and time freedom, and not all families studying abroad possess these two conditions.
Some believe that an accompanying parent is not only a manager for the child but also a listener, growing together with the child through their mistakes.
Others say that a mother's heart follows her child wherever they go, leading to countless sleepless nights and constant worry. Since their children went abroad, many parents keep their phones on 24 hours a day. Some even synchronize their schedules with the time zone of the country where their child is studying, keeping themselves well-informed about every major and minor event in that country.
The term 'accompanying study' reflects the selflessness of Chinese parents who give everything for their children's future. In recent years, with the rise of studying abroad and immigration, the phenomenon of parents accompanying their children has become increasingly common. This is especially true in the United States, where more young students are enrolling in primary and secondary schools, often followed by parents who wish to be by their side. Naturally, this creates a need for long-term accompaniment.
For families who want their children to enjoy a U.S. education while also finding it more convenient to accompany them in their studies and daily life, the U.S. E-2 visa is an excellent choice.
Short processing cycle, no residency restrictions, allows for long-term accompaniment
The E-2 visa is a non-immigrant visa. It is issued based on nationality rather than place of birth and has no quota restrictions. Furthermore, E-2 visa applications can bypass inefficient U.S. administrative approval procedures by applying directly to a foreign consulate, resulting in a shorter approval time—currently averaging about two months. Once approved, applicants can generally receive a visa with an initial validity of up to 5 years, which is renewable. Within the validity period, they can reside in the United States long-term to accompany their children during their studies.
Good benefits, spouse can work
The spouse of an E-2 visa applicant can work in the United States without specific restrictions on the workplace. This allows parents to take care of their children without sacrificing their ability to increase the family income—why not take advantage of this?
Educational advantages of holding an E-2 visa
Ordinary international students can only attend private schools in the United States, which are funded by private individuals or religious organizations and have high tuition fees. Holding an E-2 visa not only allows for accompaniment but also enables children to attend U.S. public schools for free, saving between $220,000 and $340,000 in expenses and significantly reducing the cost of studying abroad. In the future, children will also have more opportunities to attend prestigious Ivy League universities!
The E-2 visa has many advantages. Unfortunately, it is a non-immigrant visa issued to citizens of U.S. treaty countries, and China is currently not a U.S. treaty country, so Chinese citizens cannot apply for an E-2 visa directly. However, Chinese citizens can apply for a Turkish passport to apply for a U.S. E-2 visa to enter the United States, allowing their children to attend U.S. public schools while staying by their side!
According to statistics, Turkish passport holders receive 500-600 E-2 visas annually, which proves that the Turkish passport program is highly sought after by investors. By purchasing $250,000 worth of real estate, investors can obtain a passport from Turkey, an EU candidate country, while also applying for a U.S. E-2 visa, enjoying multiple advantages.
Turkey is currently the only major geographical, demographic, and economic power from Eurasia among countries with open, fast-track citizenship programs, and it is the only G20 country with a low-cost, fast-track investment passport program. The Turkish real estate market is one of the most promising in Europe. Data shows that in the first four months of this year, foreigners purchased 13,300 properties in Turkey, an increase of 82% compared to the same period last year. Real estate in Istanbul, Turkey's largest city, is the most favored by foreign buyers. In the first four months of this year, foreigners purchased 6,160 properties in Istanbul, a year-on-year increase of 158.7%, with 1,520 properties purchased in March alone, a year-on-year increase of 173.4%. It can be said that Turkish real estate has huge investment potential. For those who want to participate in the Turkish investment market and also want to move to the United States quickly, it is a move that serves multiple purposes.
In short, a parent's 'presence' not only allows children to have a healthy growth environment in their studies and daily life but also ensures that their needs can be addressed immediately. In fact, planning for a child's education and future is not something that can be completed overnight, but there are various feasible plans for every age stage. As long as you plan early, it is never too late.
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