E-2 Treaty Investor Visa
The E-2 visa lets citizens of treaty countries live and work in the United States by investing in and actively running a U.S. business. It can be renewed for as long as the business continues to qualify.
Free to qualify. Complete your intake, then book your free strategy call with an attorney.
Who this is for
- Entrepreneurs starting a new U.S. business
- Buyers of an existing business or franchise
- Owners expanding a foreign company into the United States
- Key employees of an E-2 company who share the owner's nationality
Key requirements
- You are a citizen of a country that has a qualifying treaty with the United States
- You have invested, or are actively in the process of investing, a substantial amount of capital. There is no fixed legal minimum; the amount must be substantial in relation to the cost of the business
- The funds are yours, come from a lawful source, and are committed and at risk
- The business is a real, operating enterprise and is not marginal, meaning it will do more than support only you and your family
- You own at least 50 percent of the business or control it operationally, and you are coming to develop and direct it
What your flat fee includes
- Eligibility review and case strategy
- Complete preparation of all forms and the supporting legal brief or cover letter
- Customized document checklist in your portal
- Attorney review, signature, and filing
- Response to any Request for Evidence on a case we file
- Preparation for any government interview
- Weekly status updates and scheduled attorney calls
We prepare you for every government interview, and that preparation is included in your flat fee. Attorney attendance at an interview is not included. If you would like your attorney to attend a USCIS interview with you, attendance is available for a separate fee.
Fees
- E-2 Treaty Investor$6,500
- E-2 or E-1 Employee (company already registered)$3,500
- E-2 or E-1 Renewal$4,500
- Business Plan (E-2, L-1, EB-5, NIW)$2,000
- Consular visa application fee (applying at a consulate): $315 per applicantPaid to the Department of State when applying abroad.
- Form I-129 (change of status inside the United States): $1,015$510 for small employers and nonprofits.
- Asylum Program Fee (applies to Form I-129 and Form I-140): $600, $300, or $0$600 for employers with 26 or more full-time employees; $300 for employers with 25 or fewer full-time employees and for individuals who self-petition; $0 for nonprofits.
- Form I-539 for dependents: $470
- Visa Integrity Fee: $250A $250 fee enacted in 2025 may apply when a nonimmigrant visa is issued at a consulate.
Government fees shown as of October 2, 2026 and subject to change. We confirm current fees in your written quote.
How the process works
- 1Strategy call and eligibility review
- 2Business structure and investment documentation, including source of funds
- 3Business plan prepared
- 4Application filed with the U.S. consulate, or with USCIS for a change of status
- 5Interview preparation and visa interview
- 6Visa issued; we calendar your renewal
Common questions
Ready to start your business immigration case?
Click Start Your Case and complete a brief intake. A licensed immigration attorney will review your situation within 72 hours, and you can book a free strategy call as soon as your intake is done. There is no cost to qualify.
Free to qualify. Complete your intake, then book your free strategy call with an attorney.
No hourly billing. No retainer. One flat attorney fee, stated before you begin.