Investor & Business Visas

Overview

Investing and building a business in the U.S.

Business and investor visas allow foreign nationals to come to the United States to develop and direct a business or invest in the U.S. economy. The most common option for many entrepreneurs is the E-2 treaty investor visa, available to nationals of countries that maintain a qualifying treaty with the U.S.

The E-2 generally requires a substantial, at-risk investment in a real, operating enterprise that the investor will direct and develop. Because business immigration is fact-specific, we review your plan, funds, and goals to identify the option that best fits your situation.

What the E-2 generally requires

• Treaty nationality citizenship of a qualifying treaty country.
• Substantial investment a real, at-risk investment proportional to the business.
• Bona fide enterprise an active, operating business — not merely passive investment.
• Develop & direct the investor controls and develops the enterprise.