E-2 Visa for Investors and Business
The E-2 visa for investors allows you to invest, manage a business, and live legally in the United States. The E-2 visa is a nonimmigrant visa designed for citizens of certain countries (that have specific trade treaties with the United States), which allows such foreign nationals to come to the United States to invest a substantial amount of money in an existing or new American business. We develop an investment strategy, review eligibility requirements, prepare the documentation package, and support the entire E-2 visa process for investors and their families.
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What is the E-2 visa and who is it suitable for
The key feature of the E-2 visa is the investor’s active involvement in the business. This is not a passive investment and not a real estate purchase “for rental purposes.” The U.S. consulate evaluates the legitimacy of the business, its viability, economic benefit, and the investor’s role in management.
Who the E-2 visa is suitable for:
Key Requirements for the E-2 Visa
To obtain an E-2 investor visa, the applicant must meet a number of clearly defined visa requirements. A U.S. consular officer evaluates not only the amount of the investment, but also the legitimacy and structure of the business, the lawful source of funds, and the investor’s managerial role.
Key conditions for the E-2 visa:
How to Obtain an E-2 Visa – Step by Step
Obtaining an E-2 visa in the United States is a structured process in which not only the amount of investment matters, but also the correct strategy, compliance with visa requirements, and the overall logic of the case. Below is a step-by-step guide to obtaining an E-2 investor visa, establishing a business in the United States, and preparing documents in accordance with the requirements of this visa category.
Strict adherence to these stages allows an investor not only to secure an E-2 visa, but also to legally manage a business, reside, and work in the United States together with their family. A properly structured process reduces visa risks and increases the chances of successful approval of the U.S. investor visa on the first application.
Main Forms and Applications for the E-2 Visa
The process of obtaining an investor visa to the United States includes the mandatory preparation of visa forms and corporate documentation. We take full control of this stage.
Each document is prepared in accordance with the practice of the specific consulate and current USCIS requirements.
Investor’s Family – Rights and Opportunities
The E-2 visa applies not only to the investor, but also to their family members, providing legal residence and the right to work in the United States under the E-2 visa.
This makes the E-2 visa one of the most convenient and practical options for relocating to the United States with the entire family, with the possibility of long-term residence and integration into American society.
Family rights under the E-2 visa:
Why Immigration Attorney Support Is Important
The E-2 visa is not a template-based procedure. The consulate evaluates the case as a whole: the investment, the business, the source of funds, the managerial role, and the overall strategy. Mistakes in the business structure or documentation often lead to a refusal, even when the investment amount is sufficient.
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We support the process from idea to visa approval, minimizing risks and structuring the case in accordance with the real requirements of the E-2 visa.
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Cost of Our Services
Official fees
| Consular fee for the E-2 visa | I-129 petition filing fee |
| 315 usd | 1015 usd |
*All fees are approximate and may be changed by the immigration service, embassy, or U.S. department without prior notice.
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