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E-2 Treaty Investor
For investors from treaty countries who invest in a U.S. enterprise.
About this visa
E-2 classification lets an eligible treaty-country national develop and direct a qualifying U.S. business after investing, or actively committing, a substantial amount of capital. The enterprise must be real and operating or ready to operate, and the investment must meet the applicable at-risk requirements.
This route suits founders and business owners actively building or acquiring a U.S. enterprise. Eligibility depends on treaty nationality, ownership or control, the investment's substantiality, and the business's ability to meet the nonmarginality standard. E-2 is a temporary classification and does not independently provide permanent residence.
What's included
- ◆Attorney review of treaty nationality and business ownership.
- ◆Assessment of the investment structure and committed capital.
- ◆Source and movement of funds documentation guidance.
- ◆Immigration review of the business plan and operating evidence.
- ◆Preparation of the agreed consular package or USCIS filing.
- ◆Interview preparation or receipt tracking for the selected route.
The path
Timing and features
No single statutory minimum investment applies to every E-2 business; the appropriate amount depends on the enterprise and the legal standard.