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E-2 Treaty Investor Visa Requirements: A Definitive Guide for Business
Owners and Managers - RelisLaw
E-2 Treaty Investor Visa: Comprehensive Guide for Business Owners
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U.S. Investment Opportunity: The E-2 Visa
The **E-2 Treaty Investor Visa** is a
non-immigrant classification for foreign nationals investing a substantial amount of
capital in a bona fide U.S. business. At RelisLaw, we specialize in maximizing the
approval chances for **E-2 Visa Business Entrepreneurs and Managers**.
The E-2 visa allows investors and
their **immediate family** (spouse and unmarried children under 21) to live and
work in the United States. Initial approval can grant residency for up to **5 years**
and is indefinitely renewable as long as the business meets the requirements. This
visa is explicitly designed to spur **foreign investment and economic
development** in the U.S.
RelisLaw provides the **solid,
detailed guidance** you can rely on to build your strongest E-2 Application and
successfully secure your future in the USA!
Since 2016, our clients worldwide
have chosen RelisLaw, not only for our **meticulous work and consistent
Approvals** but also for the continuous support we provide to help them achieve
their dreams of working in the U.S.
Be prepared to discuss your
**business plan, investment sources, and management role** in detail during your
application process. Upon E-2 visa approval, you will receive authorization to start
working in your approved U.S. business right away!
E-2 Treaty Investor Visa Eligibility Summary
E-2 Requirement
Category
Core Eligibility Criteria
Definition of Investment
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**Applicant &
Business**
– Must be a **citizen of a
U.S. treaty country**.
– Must have already **invested or be actively
investing a significant amount** of capital in a legitimate U.S. enterprise.
– The applicant must be coming to the U.S. solely to **develop and direct
the enterprise** by having ownership (at least 50%) or a key managerial/executive
role.
– The investment must be
**Substantial** relative to the total cost of the business (start-up or
purchase).
– Funds must be large enough to demonstrate the
investor’s strong **financial commitment** to the business’s success.
– The business must be **Not Marginal** (i.e., not solely created to provide a
minimal living income for the investor and family, but must expand employment
opportunities in the U.S.).