E-2 Visa Topics
E-2 Visa Proportionality Test
The E-2 visa proportionality test looks at whether your investment is substantial compared with the total cost of starting or buying the business. Smaller businesses may need a higher percentage of the total cost invested upfront, while larger businesses may qualify...
E-2 Visa Investment Requirements
The E-2 visa does not have one fixed minimum investment amount. Instead, the investment must be substantial, tied to the cost of the business, and enough to help make the business active and operating. This guide explains what may count as an E-2 visa investment and...
E-2 Visa Real Estate Investment Guide
E-2 visa real estate investments may be possible when the investor actively manages a real estate business rather than passively holding property. Qualifying activities may include property flipping, property management, or other real estate operations that involve...
EB-5 Visa for Foreign Investors
The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program allows foreign investors to pursue lawful permanent residency (a Green Card) by investing at least $800,000 in a qualifying U.S. business that creates at least 10 full-time jobs for U.S. workers. The program provides a potential...
E2 Visa Interview Questions: Common Questions for Investors
E2 visa interview questions typically focus on verifying your investment, the viability of your business, and your non-immigrant intent to return to your home country after your authorized stay. Consular officers often ask about the amount of your investment, the...
Forming a U.S. Company for E-2 Visa Purposes
Structure your investment. Protect your visa. Forming a U.S. company is an important step for many E-2 visa applicants. The business must meet specific immigration requirements, and the way it is structured can affect your eligibility. This guide explains how to form...
E1 Visa Requirements
Understanding E-1 Visa Requirements. The E-1 Treaty Trader Visa allows eligible nationals of certain treaty countries to live and work in the United States based on qualifying international trade. To receive an E-1 visa, both the business and the applicant must meet...
May I Transfer E-2 Visa to Another Company?
May an E-2 Visa be transferred to another company? Changing your business plans while on an E-2 visa is possible, but it requires official permission. An E-2 visa is connected to a specific business and investment. This means you must get formal approval before...
E2 Visa Updates in 2026
E2 visa updates in 2026 do not change the core purpose of the category. The E2 remains a treaty investor visa for nationals of qualifying countries who invest in and direct a U.S. enterprise. This means investors should expect more detailed reviews of their...
E-2 Visa: Understanding the Investment Requirement under 9 FAM 402.9-6(B)
The E-2 visa is a nonimmigrant visa category that allows foreign nationals to live and work in the United States by investing a substantial amount of money in a U.S. enterprise. One of the critical requirements for obtaining an E-2 visa is demonstrating that the...
E-2 Visa and Premium Processing
The E-2 visa classification allows a national of a treaty country to be admitted to the United States when investing a substantial amount of capital in a U.S. business. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) offers premium processing for some E-2...
Can You Use a Loan or Gift for Your E-2 Visa Investment? Here’s What You Need to Know
The E-2 visa is a powerful gateway for entrepreneurs from treaty countries to live and work in the United States by investing in a U.S. business. But one of the biggest hurdles for applicants isn’t just launching the business—it’s proving that their investment...
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