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U.S. E-2 Treaty Investor Visa
Up to 5 years, renewable without limit

The E-2 visa — nicknamed the “Green Card Equivalent Visa” — is a long-term, renewable, non-immigrant work visa for entrepreneurs and investors who are citizens of countries that have a treaty of commerce and navigation with the U.S. The initial visa is valid for up to 5 years.

Spouses can work legally in the U.S., and children under 21 can study in the U.S. and enjoy the benefits of the green card.

Recommended investment ~USD 200,000
Spouse may work legally
No language or education requirement
3–4 months to visa
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Overview

Key Program Facts

Four key E-2 metrics.

Time to visa
3–4 months
Status obtained
Work visa
Non-immigrant · up to 5 years initial validity
Investment
~USD 200,000
Recommended · no official minimum
Residency requirement
None
No mandatory stay or landing requirement
Requirements

Eligibility

Six core requirements apply to an E-2 application.

1

Treaty-country nationality

The applicant must be a national of a U.S. treaty country. If that citizenship was obtained by investment, at least 3 years of residence there is required.

2

Business ownership

Establish or invest in an active U.S. business, owning at least 50% of the shares with management and financial control.

3

Substantial investment

Invest or plan to invest substantially. The E-2 rules set no fixed amount, but it must suit the business and show growth potential.

4

Management role

The applicant must take a key management role in the company, or hold special skills required for the investment.

5

Source of funds

The origin of the investment funds must be legally explainable.

6

Clean record

The applicant must have no criminal record.

Please note: the E-2 is a non-immigrant visa open only to nationals of treaty countries. Whether your nationality qualifies should be confirmed through an advisor assessment and the U.S. Department of State’s current treaty-country list.
Family

Add Dependents

Once the principal applicant is approved, family members may apply for E-2 dependent visas and generally receive the same period of stay.

1

Spouse

A lawful spouse may apply for an E-2 dependent visa with no nationality restriction; the marriage must be bona fide (marriage certificate, proof of cohabitation, etc.). An approved spouse may work legally in the U.S.

2

Unmarried children under 21

Children may accompany the principal and attend U.S. schools. After a child turns 21 the dependent status in principle lapses: the child may apply as a principal for a new E-2 (with a new investment), or the parents may transfer the business to the child, who then applies — in which case the parents no longer hold E-2 status.

Benefits

Program Benefits

Eight advantages, from entry threshold and timeline to family rights.

1

Low threshold, flexible investment

No official minimum. The recommended investment is as low as USD 200,000, placed in the U.S. company’s corporate account.

2

No strict restrictions

No language, education or management-experience requirements, and applicants with a prior U.S. visa refusal can apply.

3

Fast approval process

Conventional processing takes 3–4 months; applicants who already have a U.S. company may reduce this to 3 months with matched business planning.

4

High approval rate

Official 2024 data shows an E-2 approval rate above 90%.

5

Education for children

Free U.S. public primary and secondary schooling, and university admission on the same terms as local students (no restriction on majors).

6

Spousal work rights

An E-2 spouse can work full-time legally without applying for a separate work permit.

7

5-year validity, no residency requirement

The initial visa is valid for up to 5 years, with 2-year stays per entry and unlimited renewal. There is no mandatory landing requirement; renewal only requires exiting and re-entering.

8

Green Card springboard

E-2 holders can plan flexibly toward EB-1A, EB-1C, EB-2, EB-3 or EB-5 pathways to permanent residence.

Process

Application Process

Six steps from document collection to your E-2 visa (*illustrative; actual steps may vary).

1

Collect documents

We guide you through gathering the initial materials.

2

Prepare documents and filings

We give feedback on your initial materials and collect further documents, while the project team and attorneys draft the application documents and business plan.

3

Submit the application

The application can be filed from inside or outside the United States.

4

Book the interview

Complete the online form and book the visa interview.

5

Embassy / consulate review

The embassy or consulate reviews the file and notifies you of any additional requests or the final result.

6

Receive your E-2 visa

Once approved, the embassy or consulate returns your passport.

Why Global Identity Institute

Why choose Global Identity Institute for the U.S. E-2 visa?

1

A complete product line

More than 180 programs across 40+ countries and regions — investment and entrepreneur immigration, citizenship by investment, visas, education, overseas property, company registration, banking, and status renewals.

2

Online service, worry-free communication

A VIP member center lets you check project progress and fee details online, with a dedicated one-to-one advisor, private chats and encrypted groups to protect your privacy.

3

Strong government relationships

Long-standing relationships with governments, embassies and overseas banks, with our professionalism recognised by several overseas governments.

4

International project development team

An international development center of 100+ business and investment experts from 30+ countries, working on the principle of legal compliance and safety to protect client assets and secure status.

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