E2 Visa Facts
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What is E2 visa?
E2 visa a little known nonimmigrant visa for investors and business owners and people looking for work in the USA. E2 visa allow entrepreneurs to enter and work in the USA based on an investment in their US company, along with their spouse and children underage 21yr.
·E2 Visa Guide: E-2 Treaty Investors | USCIS
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Benefits of E2 visa
Low Investment (as low as $50,000 USD)
Indefinite Renewal if Business meets E2 requirements
Automatic Spouse work authorization
Ability to travel freely to and from USA
Path to Green card via EB5
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Eligibility
Citizenship of E2 Treaty Countries
Check your eligibility here: Treaty Countries (state.gov)
Can invest and Prove legitimacy of funds
>51% Ownership of the Business
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Requirements
Substantial Investment
Can not considered marginal enterprise
Direct and develop your business in USA
Investment must be irrevocably committed to E2 Business and must be at the risk
Intend to depart
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Statistics
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Processing Time for E2 visa
Description
The processing time for an E2 visa application can vary based on several factors:
Specific U.S. consulate or embassy where you apply,
the complexity of your case, and
the current workload of the processing office.
Generally, the processing time can range from a few weeks to several months.