E-2 Visa
Where You Apply
U.S. Embassy or Consulate abroad
Current Location
Must be outside the U.S. (or willing to travel)
Travel Ability
High: Grants a physical visa stamp allowing international travel & reentry.
Processing Speed
Varies widely depending on local embassy wait times.
E-2 Change of Status
Where You Apply
Inside the U.S. (via USCIS)
Current Location
Must be legally inside the U.S. on another valid visa
Travel Ability
Low: Grants legal status only. If you leave the U.S., you must apply for a visa abroad to return.
Processing Speed
Typically months, but Premium Processing guarantees an initial response within 15 business days.
When new state regulations threatened to make a portion of this business's goods illegal, the E-2 petition was at risk. We stepped in, adjusted the investor's inventory and compliance strategy, and successfully secured the visa without delay.
When new state regulations threatened to make a portion of this business's goods illegal, the E-2 petition was at risk. We stepped in, adjusted the investor's inventory and compliance strategy, and successfully secured the visa without delay.
When new state regulations threatened to make a portion of this business's goods illegal, the E-2 petition was at risk. We stepped in, adjusted the investor's inventory and compliance strategy, and successfully secured the visa without delay.
Proof of nationality
Proof of investment
Business plan
Proof of enterprise being active
Family documents if spouse/children included
What is a substantial investment for E-2?
Which countries qualify for E-2 treaty visas?
Can I convert E-2 to a green card?
