E-2 Visas (Treaty Investor)

The E2 treaty investor visa is a nonimmigrant visa category that allows foreign investors to come to the United States to direct and develop the operations of an enterprise in which they have invested, or are actively in the process of investing, a substantial amount of capital. This visa category is designed to facilitate international trade and investment between the United States and the treaty country of the investor.

To be eligible for the E2 treaty investor visa, an applicant must be a national of a country that has a treaty of commerce and navigation with the United States and must be coming to the United States to develop and direct the operations of an enterprise in which they have invested, or are actively in the process of investing, a substantial amount of capital. The investor must also have the financial ability to develop and direct the enterprise and must be able to prove that their investment is a real and active commercial enterprise, rather than a passive investment.

The E2 treaty investor visa allows the investor to remain in the United States for an initial period of up to two years, with the possibility of extension in two-year increments. The investor's spouse and children under 21 years of age are also eligible to apply for an E2 dependent visa, which allows them to accompany the investor to the United States.

The E2 treaty investor visa is a popular choice for foreign entrepreneurs and investors who wish to establish or expand a business in the United States. It provides a flexible and straightforward way for investors to enter the United States and to manage and develop their enterprise. However, it is important for investors to carefully consider the requirements for this visa category and to seek legal assistance in preparing and submitting their application.