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Treaty Investor Visa
United States E-2 Visa
A treaty-investor route for eligible nationals investing substantially in a real operating U.S. business.
Program overview
A considered route to greater freedom.
The E-2 visa can allow qualifying treaty-country nationals to direct and develop a substantial U.S. enterprise. Nationality, investment risk, business viability, and control must all be analyzed.
Program availability, pricing, processing, and eligibility can change. We coordinate current guidance with appropriately authorized legal and program professionals before you make a commitment.
Country at a glance
Know the destination.
Country context matters when comparing lifestyle, business, currency, and long-term family planning.
Qualifying pathways
Program routes and investment options.
The right route depends on family size, liquidity, risk preference, residence goals, and current program regulations.
Purchase an operating business
Subject to current rules, professional review, applicable fees, and due diligence.
Launch a new active enterprise
Subject to current rules, professional review, applicable fees, and due diligence.
Invest in a qualifying franchise
Subject to current rules, professional review, applicable fees, and due diligence.
Why consider this pathway
Potential advantages
Operate a U.S. business
Spouse work authorization may be available
Renewable while requirements remain satisfied
A guided process
From first review to final decision.
Treaty nationality and profile review
Careful coordination, clear documentation, and transparent communication at every stage.
Business and investment structuring
Careful coordination, clear documentation, and transparent communication at every stage.
Source-of-funds documentation
Careful coordination, clear documentation, and transparent communication at every stage.
Consular or status application
Careful coordination, clear documentation, and transparent communication at every stage.
Eligibility and documentation
Core requirements.
Final eligibility is confirmed only after a confidential review and verification of current official rules.
- Nationality of a qualifying U.S. treaty country
- A substantial investment committed and placed at risk
- A real, active, and operating U.S. commercial enterprise
- Control of the enterprise and intent to develop and direct it
- A business that is more than marginal, supported by credible financial evidence
Frequently asked questions
United States E-2 Visa FAQs
What is the United States E-2 Visa Treaty Investor Visa?
It is a regulated pathway for qualified applicants who meet the relevant financial, documentary, integrity and due-diligence conditions.
Can eligible family members be included?
Many programs permit qualifying dependants, but definitions and fees vary. The family structure must be checked under current official rules.
How long does the application take?
Timing depends on the route, document quality, background checks, appointments and government processing. No timeline or approval is guaranteed.
Which documents are normally required?
Common documents include passports, civil records, police certificates, financial and source-of-funds evidence, plus route-specific investment, income, insurance or accommodation records.
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