USA E-2
United States
Treaty-country nationals investing in or acquiring a U.S. business.
- Route
- Treaty investor
- Indicative timeline
- Approx. 2–6 months
- Indicative capital
- No statutory minimum; "substantial" in practice
- Leads to permanent residency
- No — renewable non-immigrant status
Is this you?
Who this route is built for
- You hold the nationality of a country with a qualifying U.S. treaty.
- You will invest in and actively direct a real operating business.
- You understand this is renewable status rather than a green card.
Best suited to: treaty-country nationals investing in or acquiring a u.s. business.
What it gives you
The outcome
- Status to live in the U.S. while directing your business.
- Renewable indefinitely while the business continues to qualify.
- Status for your spouse and unmarried children under 21.
Core requirements
What the file has to prove
Treaty nationality, substantial active investment.
E-2 does not lead directly to a green card
E-2 is a non-immigrant status. It is renewable indefinitely while the business continues to qualify, but it is not permanent residency. If a green card is the objective, we plan the bridge to EB-5 or EB-1C from the start. The visa is also available only to nationals of eligible treaty countries — check yours before planning around it.
Must be verified for your case: treaty list and current "substantial investment" guidance. All figures on this page are indicative.
Our process
How we run the file
Business Consultation
Understanding the company, the owners and the goal.
Eligibility Assessment
Which programmes the profile genuinely qualifies for.
Strategic Planning
A roadmap built around the business plan and timeline.
Documentation Support
Every form, record and exhibit prepared and checked.
Application Guidance
Filing, responses and interview preparation.
Expansion & Ongoing Support
Setting up, hiring and growing after approval.
Included alongside the file
Beyond the application
Expansion support runs alongside the immigration file, so the business is ready to trade on arrival — not months after it.
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