USA E-2 Investor Visa
The United States of America, a global center for innovation and commerce, offers an appealing blend of vast economic opportunity, diverse cultural experiences, and unparalleled access to international markets. The E-2 Treaty Investor Visa is a popular non-immigrant pathway for entrepreneurs and investors from specific treaty countries to establish, acquire, or invest in a U.S. business and live in the country to develop and direct that enterprise. The U.S. lifestyle is characterized by dynamism, diversity, and a strong sense of entrepreneurship. Its economy is the world’s largest, featuring highly developed technology, finance, and service sectors, offering a fertile ground for business growth and market penetration. With world-class educational institutions, significant cultural hubs, and expansive natural landscapes, the country provides a high-quality, albeit often fast-paced, life for business-minded individuals and their families.
E2 Investor Visa Types
E2 Principal Investor
For the individual who makes a substantial investment in and actively manages a U.S. business.
E2 Essential Employee
For executives, supervisors, or employees with specialized skills essential to the U.S. investment enterprise.
Benefits of E2 Investor Visa
Eligibility Requirements
- Be a national of a country with which the U.S. maintains a treaty of commerce and navigation.
- Applicant has invested or actively in the process of investing, a substantial amount of capital in a govt-approved enterprise in the U.S.
- The investment must be irrevocably committed, and the funds must be placed at risk not uncommitted funds in a bank account.
- The enterprise must be a real, operating commercial enterprise providing goods or services.
- The investment must not be marginal, meaning it must generate significantly more income than just to provide a minimal living for the investor and family, or show significant economic impact.
- The investor must seek to enter the USA solely to develop and direct the enterprise, typically established by showing at least 50% ownership or operational control.
- Must demonstrate a clear intent to depart the USA when the E2 status concludes as it is a non-immigrant visa.
FAQs
What is the difference between Citizenship by Investment & Residency by Investment?
CBI provides immediate, direct citizenship and a second passport without a mandatory physical stay or travel requirement. RBI grants legal residency rights, often requiring a minimal stay, and may offer a pathway to eventual citizenship after five to seven years.
Which immigration path is right for me, Skilled Migration, Business, or Investment?
The right path depends on your goals. Skilled Migration focuses on your professional background and country’s needs. Business/Investment is for those with capital, looking to invest funds or establish a business and impact in a new country.
Do you offer Study Consultancy and guide students for a post-degree settlement too?
Yes, our Study Abroad service includes guidance on selecting programs and countries that offer clear post-graduation work permit options, setting you up for a future Skilled Immigration application.
How long does the entire immigration or investment process normally take?
Processing timele vary significantly by program you choose CBI programs can take as little as 3–6 months. Residency and Skilled Migration can take from 6 months to 2+ years, depending on the country’s government processing times and application complexity.
Can I include my family members in my application?
Yes, the majority of Citizenship, Residency, and Skilled Immigration programs allow the inclusion of immediate family members, such as a spouse and dependent children, often for an additional fee per person. But process can vary from country to country as per their government policies.