Applying for an E-2 Treaty Investor Visa
Legal and Administrative Actions:
- Confirm eligibility: must be a national of a country that has a treaty of commerce with the United States.
- Invest a substantial amount of capital in a real and operating U.S. business.
- Show that the investment is not marginal and will generate income or create U.S. jobs.
- Complete Form DS-160 (online visa application) and submit supporting documents (business plan, proof of investment, financial records).
- Schedule and attend a visa interview at the U.S. consulate or embassy in your home country.
- If approved, receive the E-2 visa and enter the U.S. to manage and direct the investment enterprise.
Time: Processing times vary by consulate, but often range from a few weeks to several months depending on case complexity and interview availability.
Conclusion
Estimated Cost:
$315 is the current nonimmigrant visa application fee for E-2 visas (consular processing).
Additional costs may include legal fees, business plan preparation, translations, document certification, and the investment capital itself.
