E-2 Visa — Investor Visa for Entrepreneurs

The E-2 is a nonimmigrant Treaty Investor visa. You invest a substantial amount in a real, operating U.S. business and actively run it. It lets you live and work in the country with your family for as long as the business is active. We help structure the investment and manage the deal from start to finish.

What makes the E-2 special

• The investment goes into a business. You buy or build a real U.S. company — a franchise, restaurant, store, service, or IT project — and run it.
• Especially suited to entrepreneurs growing their own venture. If you already run or are building your own business, the E-2 lets you move and scale it in the U.S.
• No fixed minimum, unlike the EB-5. What matters is that the investment is substantial relative to the cost of the business, and that the business is not "marginal" — it should generate income and/or create jobs.
• Renewable indefinitely while the business operates; your family (spouse and children under 21) receives dependent visas, and your spouse can obtain work authorization.

⚠️ The E-2 is available to nationals of countries that hold the relevant treaty of commerce with the U.S. If your country is not on the list, we'll review alternatives during a consultation (including via second citizenship of a treaty country).

Who it's for

Suited to entrepreneurs ready to invest in a new or existing U.S. business, business owners growing their venture who want to scale it abroad, and investors planning to actively manage a business.

Required documents

• Proof of the source of funds
• Business plan or documents for the chosen investment project
• Bank statements and financial records
• Company incorporation documents (if applicable)

How we work

1. Consultation and selection of the right investment program
2. Due diligence and project/business selection
3. Structuring the investment agreement
4. Preparing and filing the visa package
5. Support through to visa or residency approval

Timeline and cost

Processing takes roughly 6 to 18 months depending on the program and country. The minimum investment amount depends on the chosen program and is confirmed during consultation.