http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2024(IX-I).06
10.31703/grr.2024(IX-I).06
Published : Mar 2024
"Navigating the E2 Visa: Blessing/Disguise for Pakistani Entrepreneurs"
In this research, we explore the dynamics of the E2 visa program for Pakistani investors, employing statistical analysis techniques such as standard deviation and mean to glean insights from our dataset of 46 individuals. Our analysis reveals nuanced findings regarding the availability, advantages, and drawbacks of the E2 visa, offering valuable perspectives on its efficacy in fostering investment ventures. Furthermore, we provide actionable suggestions, advocating for a more supportive and investor-friendly approach from the US government to facilitate the smooth operation of Pakistani businesses during their tenure. By synthesizing empirical data with policy recommendations, this study contributes to the ongoing dialogue on enhancing the accessibility and effectiveness of the E2 visa program.
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Non-Immigration, E2 Visa Program, Investors, Entrepreneurs, Pakistani Expatries, Economic aspect, Social Aspects, Challenges
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(1) Shabana Waheed
Ph.D. Scholar, School of Law, University of Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.
(2) Muhammad Tahir
Associate Professor , Faculty of Law Dadabhoy Institute of Higher Education (DIHE), Karachi, Pakistan.
(3) Muhammad Arif Jamal
Educationist, Lexmark Consultants Limitted, London, UK.
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APA : Waheed, S., Tahir, M., & Jamal, M. A. (2024). "Navigating the E2 Visa: Blessing/Disguise for Pakistani Entrepreneurs". Global Regional Review, IX(I), 64-78. https://doi.org/10.31703/grr.2024(IX-I).06
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CHICAGO : Waheed, Shabana, Muhammad Tahir, and Muhammad Arif Jamal. 2024. ""Navigating the E2 Visa: Blessing/Disguise for Pakistani Entrepreneurs"." Global Regional Review, IX (I): 64-78 doi: 10.31703/grr.2024(IX-I).06
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HARVARD : WAHEED, S., TAHIR, M. & JAMAL, M. A. 2024. "Navigating the E2 Visa: Blessing/Disguise for Pakistani Entrepreneurs". Global Regional Review, IX, 64-78.
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MHRA : Waheed, Shabana, Muhammad Tahir, and Muhammad Arif Jamal. 2024. ""Navigating the E2 Visa: Blessing/Disguise for Pakistani Entrepreneurs"." Global Regional Review, IX: 64-78
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MLA : Waheed, Shabana, Muhammad Tahir, and Muhammad Arif Jamal. ""Navigating the E2 Visa: Blessing/Disguise for Pakistani Entrepreneurs"." Global Regional Review, IX.I (2024): 64-78 Print.
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OXFORD : Waheed, Shabana, Tahir, Muhammad, and Jamal, Muhammad Arif (2024), ""Navigating the E2 Visa: Blessing/Disguise for Pakistani Entrepreneurs"", Global Regional Review, IX (I), 64-78
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TURABIAN : Waheed, Shabana, Muhammad Tahir, and Muhammad Arif Jamal. ""Navigating the E2 Visa: Blessing/Disguise for Pakistani Entrepreneurs"." Global Regional Review IX, no. I (2024): 64-78. https://doi.org/10.31703/grr.2024(IX-I).06