For nationals of E-2 treaty countries who invest a substantial amount in a US business and actively manage it. Renewable in 2- to 5-year increments while the business operates.
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
Nationality | Treaty UK / JP / KR / MX / DE |
Investment amount | $150K+ substantial, service biz |
Business type | Active real, for-profit |
Active management | Direct & develop the enterprise |
At-risk capital | At-risk non-refundable |
Job creation | Required marginal scrutinized |
For informatory and consultation purposes only — visa rules, fees, and intake windows change; verify with the relevant official source and book a personal consultation before acting.
Trace investment capital from origin to US business account, certified by counsel.
5-year plan with hiring schedule, revenue projections, market analysis. Drafted by counsel.
Consular E-2 application or USCIS change-of-status from existing US visa.
Business operates; E-2 renewed in 2- to 5-year increments while criteria are met.
Eight questions covering treaty eligibility, capital, business substance, and direct-and-develop intent. E-2 is renewable indefinitely but never converts to a green card — the trade-off is unique.
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No. India and China are not E-2 treaty countries. Indian and Chinese nationals sometimes pursue E-2 via Grenada citizenship-by-investment, which is a treaty country. We map alternatives where E-2 isn’t available.
No statutory minimum, but USCIS evaluates substantiality on a sliding scale. Service businesses typically $150K+; capital-intensive businesses higher; sole proprietorships face additional scrutiny on marginality.
Not directly. Green-card paths from E-2 typically run through EB-1 (extraordinary ability), EB-2 NIW (national interest waiver), or EB-5 (investor). We map the EB transition into the long-term plan.
Yes — E-2 spouses receive work authorisation incident to status (no separate EAD needed). Children attend US schools; lose dependent status at 21.
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