E-2 Visa for Treaty Investors
Serving Clients in Dallas and Nationwide
An E-visa is intended for treaty traders and treaty investors – E-1 is for traders and E-2 is for investors[1]. In order to qualify for an E-2 treaty investor visa, an individual must be a citizen of a country that has a treaty of commerce and navigation with the United States. For example:
- Australia
- Germany
- United Kingdom
- Canada
For a full list, visit the list of Treaty Countries provided by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs. The E-2 visa must be procured before an individual enters the country. In the event that the individual is already residing in the United States, a U.S. company may file a petition to have that investor’s status changed to E-2 by way of a Form I-129 (Petition for Nonimmigrant Worker).
Qualifying for an E-2 Visa
To qualify for an E-2, the individual must be:
- A national of a U.S. treaty country, and
- Invest substantial capital in a United States bona fide enterprise (producing profit).
Case Types:
- EB5
- Employment-based visas
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