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

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
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.).

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