Employment-Related

E-2 TREATY INVESTOR

Available to citizens of countries with which the U.S. has reciprocal treaties.
(To See List Of E-2 Countries Click Here).

Available to both individual investors and management employees of firms that have invested in the U.S.

The investment of a "substantial amount" of capital is required. Th term "Substantial amount" is not defined by the law, it depends on the nature of the investment.

Visa applicant must have actually invested funds or be actively in the process of investing before applying for the visa.

The investment must be an "active" investment. An investment in real estate does not, by itself, qualify, although a real estate development project or sizeable real estate management company which itself owns many properties may qualify. The business in which the investment is made must employ one or more American workers.

If the applicant is the investor, he must have control of at least 50% of the business into which the qualifying investment has been made.

The applicant must be coming to the United States to work in an executive or managerial capacity.

The investment must not in a "marginal enterprise solely for the purpose of earning a living".

For most countries the E-2 Visa is granted for a five year period and may be renewed indefinitely provided the business remains active and the ownership does not change. Admission periods are granted in two-year terms.

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