Visa for nationals of treaty countries investing substantial capital in a U.S. business.
Estimated Cost
$101,095
Processing Time
~4 months
Validity
24 months
The E-2 visa allows nationals of treaty countries to enter the United States when investing a substantial amount of capital in a U.S. business. The investment must be in a real, operating commercial enterprise that produces goods or services for profit.
Average: 4 months
No Residency Path
No Citizenship Path
Treaty country nationality*
Must be a national of a country with which the U.S. maintains a treaty of commerce and navigation
Substantial investment*
Must have invested, or be actively in the process of investing, a substantial amount of capital in a U.S. business. No fixed minimum, but typically $100,000+ recommended
Real and operating business*
The enterprise must be a real, active commercial or entrepreneurial undertaking producing goods or services for profit
Develop and direct*
Must be seeking to enter the U.S. solely to develop and direct the investment enterprise (demonstrated by at least 50% ownership or operational control)
At-risk investment*
The capital must be subject to partial or total loss if investment fortunes reverse; must have already committed the funds
| Fee | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Investment Amount | $100,000 | One-time |
| Form I-129 Filing Fee | $780 | One-time |
| DS-160 Visa Application Fee | $315 | One-time |
| Business Plan Development(optional) | $5,500 | One-time |
| Legal/Attorney Fees(optional) | $10,000 | One-time |
| Estimated Total | $101,095 |