E-2 Treaty Investor Visa

The E-2 Treaty Investor visa is a provision for international individuals who aim to manage and develop a company in the United States in which they have made, or are actively investing, a significant sum of money. This visa allows entry for individuals as owners, executives, supervisors, or specially skilled employees essential to the company’s operations. Eligibility for the E-2 visa is restricted to citizens from nations that have a commercial treaty with the United States and where nationals of the treaty country own at least fifty percent of the business. The State Department’s website provides an up-to-date list of such treaty countries at the Travel State website.

The criteria for what constitutes a significant capital investment are as follows:

  1. The investment must be considerable relative to the total cost of either buying an existing entity or starting a new one.
  2. The investment must be large enough to indicate the investor’s commitment to the endeavor’s success.
  3. The investment should be of a magnitude that convinces of the investor’s capacity to successfully manage and guide the enterprise.

The enterprise in question must be a bona fide, active commercial or entrepreneurial undertaking that produces services or goods with a profit motive. Furthermore, it must adhere to all legal prerequisites for conducting business within its jurisdiction.

Family Members

Spouses and unmarried children under the age of twenty-one (21) of the E-2 visa holder can qualify for E-2 dependent visa status. The spouse is eligible to seek employment authorization upon arrival in the U.S.

Validity Period

The E-2 visa remains valid as the holder continues to fulfill the visa’s conditions. The initial issuance is for no longer than two years, with the possibility of two-year increments upon extension.

Documentation Requirements for the E-2 Treaty Investor Visa

  • Verification that the individual is an executive, supervisor, or possesses specialized knowledge vital to the company’s operations
  • Confirmation that the sponsoring entity is actively conducting business
  • Proof of the individual’s citizenship from a qualifying treaty country (refer to the State Department website for a current list)
  • Confirmation that the business owner holds citizenship from an eligible treaty country
  • Documentation of the significant capital investment in the U.S.
  • Proof of the investor’s capability to effectively manage and lead the business
  • Evidence of the investor’s intent to return to their home country, which can include familial ties or other pertinent ties

At The Ahluwalia Firm, we focus on:

  • Diligent advocacy before the USCIS
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For further details on our services and how we can assist in preparing and filing the necessary paperwork for the E-2 Treaty Investor visa, please reach out to us for trustworthy guidance.

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