E-2 Treaty Investor Visa

The E-2 Treaty Investor Visa is a non-immigrant visa designed for nationals of treaty countries who wish to invest in and operate a business in the United States.

This visa allows foreign investors to enter and work in the U.S. based on a substantial investment in a bona fide enterprise.

Key Benefits

  • Renewable visa with no maximum limit on extensions
  • Spouse eligible for work authorization
  • Children under 21 may accompany the investor
  • No fixed minimum investment (typically starting from USD 100,000+)

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify, the applicant must:

  • Be a national of a qualifying treaty country
  • Have made, or be actively in the process of making, a substantial investment
  • Invest in a real and operational business
  • Own at least 50% of the enterprise or maintain operational control
  • Enter the U.S. to develop and direct the business

Investment Requirements

A “substantial investment” must be:

  • Proportional to the total cost of the business
  • Sufficient to ensure successful operation
  • At risk and committed to the enterprise

Validity

  • Initial stay: up to 2 years
  • Unlimited renewals as long as the business remains active