Key Benefits

• Processing Time: Typically 3 to 6 months, depending on case complexity
• Spousal Work Permit: The investor's spouse is eligible to apply for work authorization
• Family Benefits: Children under 21 can accompany the investor and access U.S. educational opportunities
• Investment Requirement: A minimum of USD $100,000 in a viable U.S. business
• Renewable Visa: Renew as long as the business remains operational

What is the E2 Visa?

The E2 Visa allows nationals from treaty countries to establish, direct, and develop a business within the United States. It is a non-immigrant visa designed for substantial investors who seek to contribute to the U.S. economy. The visa is granted based on the applicant’s active management of the enterprise and the economic benefit the business provides to the U.S.

Eligibility Requirements

• The applicant must be a national of a country with which the U.S. maintains a treaty of commerce and navigation.
• The investment must be substantial, sufficient to ensure the business’s successful operation.
• The business should be a real, operational enterprise—not a passive investment.
• The investor should have a controlling interest (50% ownership or more) in the business.
• The investor must actively manage and direct the enterprise's day-to-day operations.

Investment Requirements

The E2 Visa requires a substantial financial commitment from the investor, with a minimum of approximately USD $100,000 directed toward a real and active business. Passive investments, such as purchasing real estate or holding shares without involvement in management, are not eligible.

• The funds must be at risk, meaning they are committed to the business and could be lost if the business fails.
• The investment should not be marginal; it must have a significant impact on the local economy, potentially creating jobs for U.S. citizens.
• The investor must be able to control the enterprise and use the funds to develop and manage it directly.