Logo RelisLaw More space
Menu
Logo RelisLaw More space 1
Facebook Instagram Youtube Tiktok Linkedin
Logo RelisLaw More space
Facebook Instagram Youtube Tiktok Linkedin

The E-2 Visa for Investors & Essential Workers

For those with an entrepreneurial spirit, or their employees who would like to establish a business within the United States, the E-2 visa may be your solution. These visas are provided on the basis of commerce, with the intent of bringing new businesses to the American market. Both the business owner and their essential employees can apply for E visas, which allows for their entry to the United States to develop their business, and the direct family members of E-2 visa holders may be able to acquire an E-2 dependent visa as well.

The E-2 Visa

For those who wish to establish a business in the United States, the E-2 visa is available if you fulfill the requirements. To qualify, you must invest in a business which you own at least half of, and you must be a citizen of a country that has a treaty of commerce with the United States. The full list of countries that qualify is available on the Bureau of Consular Affairs website. Your entry into the United States is predicated on your interest in developing your business, and this must be your primary reason for relocating.

Any business also requires employees, and as such the E-2 visa also allows for essential employees of the business to move to the United States to assist in operating the business. Essential employees in the case of an E-2 visa are those who are needed to develop and operate the business, usually fulfilling an executive or supervisory position. Those who are not executives or supervisors should have special skills or qualifications which make them necessary for the business’s operation. 

There are also requirements that apply to the business itself, which specify that the business must have a “substantial impact” on the economy of the United States, and be able to generate enough revenue to support the owners, employees, and family members who received E-2 visas. 

Spouses and children of E-2 visa holders are also able to receive a visa of their own through the E-2 dependent visa. Children must be under the age of 21 and will need to obtain their own visa once they reach the age of 21 to continue residing in the United States. Spouses who hold an E-2 visa are able to apply for a work permit, allowing them to work for any employer in the United States which does not require citizenship. 

The E-2 visa has an initial duration of two years, which may be renewed for another two years at a time. If you or a loved one are in need of assistance with applying for an E-2 visa, contact RelisLaw today at 1-800-514-4290 to schedule a consultation. We also offer consultations via Skype, Zoom, and other platforms.

The following two tabs change content below.

RelisLaw

We help people from around the world to live and work freely in the U.S., to achieve their dreams, unite families, or escape persecution. No matter what immigration service you need, RelisLaw will provide caring and dependable counsel to you and aggressive advocacy to vigorously fight for you using every available legal avenue. As a global firm, we work with people in countries around the world. We meet clients across the U.S., as well as in New York, Toronto, and Montréal. We also meet with clients globally, located in any country, via Skype and other platforms.
Scroll to Top
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

pexels michael burrows 7129717 scaled 1

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.

DOWNLOAD: YOUR STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE TO E-2 VISA SUCCESS

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.).
GET YOUR STEP-BY-STEP E-2 VISA GUIDE NOW
;