E-2 Visa UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

E-2 Non-immigrant Visa - Investor Visa

WHAT IS THE USA E-2 Visa?

The E-2 is a non-immigrant visa is available for only certain nationals and grant rights to live, work and study in the USA. The E-2 typically requires an investment of around USD 250,000 and is renewable indefinitely as long as the applicant maintains the business activities.

Advantages of the E-2 VISA

  • Fast Processing, generally within 3 months 
  • Dependents included:  
  1. Spouse  
  2. Dependent children below 21 and unmarried 
  • Spouse can be employed in the USA 
  • Children can attend Schools, Colleges & Universities in the USA No minimum education or language requirements 
  • Successful applicants can remain in the USA for up to 5 years  E2 status is renewable provided that the applicant maintains the  business activities  

Investment Options

  • Make a substantial investment (typically USD 250,000 to USD  300,000) in a new business, franchise or acquire an existing business  in the USA 
  • Must create at least 2 jobs for qualified US workers in the USA
  • The business must contribute to the growth of the USA economy
  • Wide range of Franchise/Joint venture business options can qualify 

E-2 Visa Requirements

  • Must be a citizen of an E-2 Treaty Country with the USA at the time  of application 
  • Have no criminal record 
  • Complete a medical examination 
  • Must provide proof of the source of funds used for investment Must pass a due diligence check 
  • Must demonstrate residence in the CBI country 

Process

  • Applicants from non-E-2 Treaty Countries can become eligible to  apply by becoming a citizen of countries such as Grenada,  Montenegro, or Turkey 
  • The investor must be in the process of acquiring or creating their  business at the time of application 
  • Can establish a new business, acquire a business, acquire a  franchise, or establish a joint venture business 
  • Application is made to a local US Consulate in the applicant’s  country of residence 

E-2 Treaty Countries

Albania

Argentina

Armenia

Australia

Austria

Azerbaijan

Bahrain

Bangladesh

Belgium

Bolivia

Bosnia & Herzegovina

Bulgaria

Cameroon

Canada

Chile

Colombia

Congo

Costa Rica

Croatia

Czech Republic

Denmark

Ecuador

Egypt

Estonia

Ethiopia

Finland

France

Georgia

Germany

Grenada

Honduras

Ireland

Israel

Italy

Jamaica

Japan

Jordan

Kazakhstan

Korea (South)

Kosovo

Kyrgyzstan

Latvia

Liberia

Lithuania

Luxembourg

Macedonia

Mexico

Moldova

Mongolia

Montenegro

Morocco

Netherlands

Norway

Oman

Pakistan

Panama

Paraguay

Philippines

Poland

Romania

Senegal

Serbia

Singapore

Slovak Republic

Slovenia

Spain

Sri Lanka

Suriname

Sweden

Switzerland

Taiwan

Thailand

Togo

Trinidad & Tobago

Tunisia

Türkiye

Ukraine

United Kingdom

Yugoslavia

* Grenada, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Turkey Citizenship programs enable investors from non-Treaty countries to become eligible to apply for a USA E-2 Visa

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