E-2Investment and business operation in the United States
The E-2 visa is available to investors from treaty countries, allowing them to direct and develop a U.S. business through a substantial investment.
What the E-2 visa is
The E-2 enables entrepreneurial activity in the United States through a substantial investment in a real, operating, non-marginal U.S. business. It is a renewable visa with no statutory maximum term.
A visa grounded in a bilateral treaty between the United States and the investor's country. It requires eligible nationality, a substantial investment, a real operating business and the investor's active role in its direction.
Core criteria
- Nationality of a country with an in-force commercial treaty with the United States.
- Substantial investment in proportion to the nature of the business.
- Real, operating, non-marginal enterprise capable of generating more than minimal livelihood.
- Investor's active role in directing and developing the enterprise.
- Funds of lawful origin, fully traceable.
Key benefits
- Ability to reside legally in the United States.
- Freedom to operate one's own U.S. business.
- Spouse may apply for work authorization.
- Children may study in the United States.
- Renewable indefinitely while the business remains operational.
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How we build an E-2 case
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Structuring of the U.S. entity, governance and ownership.
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Documentation of the investment and full traceability of funds.
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Technical business plan showing feasibility and job creation.
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Consular processing or change of status, as applicable.
“Immigration is a strategic decision. Every trajectory requires an individualized analysis and a legal structure built around the client's objectives.”
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