E2 Visa for treaty investor

E2 visa a US nonimmigrant visa is a Treaty Trader and Investor Visa for issued for individual investors or investing companies from countries which have a treaty with the US for further investments.
For an applicant to be eligible for a E2 visa, the investment should be of an amount between $100,000 to $200,000 in an existing business or in a new business, and an increase employment of at least for 3 to 4 people.
To apply for the E2 visa the applicant must be:

  • If an employee is sent by the company with E2 visa the employee must be a national of a treaty investment country, with the work position like manager, executive, or specialized knowledge position.
  • The applicant who is an individual investor must be must be the national of a country which has an investment treaty with the US.
  • Investor (individual or company) must have the intent to invest a generous amount of capital in an existing or new business. Which produces products or services and is profitable.
  • Investor (individual or company) must ensure that the business generates more profit than to just make a living. With a goal to develop the business further through that investment.
  • Investor must have the intention of returning to their home country once their work is completed.

USCIS will validate all documents and if approved, the entry into the US will depend on the immigration officials at the port of entry.
Visa application process can be done either within US or outside US depending on the situation:

1.  From within the US through USCIS

  • If the applicant is engaged directly in international trade then the applicant must file Form I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker. If the applicant will be working for someone who is engaged in international trade as a supervisor or manager then the company must file a petition Form I-129Form I-129
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  • The applicant must also submit receipts of the fees paid, documents to prove trade relationship, and intent to return to your home country.
  • USCIS will validate all documents and if the visa is granted USCIS will give the applicant or the employer a Form I-797, Approval Notice.

Outside the US
The applicant must apply through US Embassy in their country.

Step by step E2 visa application process

  1. Complete Form DS-160
  2. Pay Fees
  3. E2 visa documents
  4. Attend Interview
STEP 1:Complete form DS-160
  • Complete Form DS-160 -form fill.
  • After successfully completing the application, you will receive a confirmation number a 10-digit number.
  • This confirmation number is required for setting up of visa interview appointment. Set up the visa interview
STEP 2:Pay Fees
  • Applicant -Visa Application Fee of $205.
  • Any additional fees -Based on the country there is a Visa Issuance fee.
STEP 3: E2 visa documents
  • A copy of current passport with all pages and any previous passports available.
  • Receipts of payments made for all applicable visa fees.
  • To complete the form, the applicant needs a photo in the acceptable format Photo Requirements.
  • Visa interview appointment letter.
  • Form DS-160 confirmation page.
  • Filled Form DS-156E, Treaty or Trader Investor Application.
  • Evidence of the applicant’s intentions to return to their home countries such as property deeds, apartment lease, or other documents.
  • Documents that the investment is substantial with paper work such as business plan, personal or business bank statements, License, or registration documents for your business.
  • Documents of proof that the business the applicant is investing is real, such as: Contracts with employees and customers, business licenses and registration documents, Financial statements, organizational chart, Tax returns, bank statements etc.
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STEP 4: Attend interview

All applicants must attend an interview at the US Embassy or Consulate in their home country where they are applying. The necessary checks on all documents will be made and interview will be scheduled by NVC.

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