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What You Need To Know About E2 Visa Renewal

To ensure a smooth E2 visa renewal, investors should provide financial proof of their business's continued profitability and economic impact at least six months before their current status expires.

February 9, 2026

Understanding E2 Visa Requirements: Your Comprehensive Guide

Foreign entrepreneurs can obtain an E2 visa by investing substantial capital into a controlled, profitable U.S. business while maintaining the intent to depart once their status expires.

December 28, 2025

Understanding E2 Visa Processing Time: Navigating The Timeline

E2 visa processing times vary significantly based on filing location and caseload, typically taking two to five months for consular processing or three to five months through USCIS, with an optional 15-day expedited response available via premium processing.

December 15, 2025

Meeting The E2 Visa Minimum Investment Requirement

While U.S. law sets no fixed minimum dollar amount, a successful E2 visa application requires a substantial investment typically starting between $80,000 and $100,000 that is irrevocably committed to an active and non marginal business.

December 3, 2025

Can An E2 Visa Holder Work For Another Company?

E2 visa holders are strictly limited to working for their own enterprise because employment at an outside company violates the visa conditions and can lead to revocation unless the holder qualifies for an exception or switches to a more flexible status like the L1 visa.

November 21, 2025

All You Need To Know About L1 Visa Requirements

The L1 visa facilitates the transfer of executives, managers (L1A), and specialized knowledge staff (L1B) from a foreign company to a related U.S. office, provided the employee has completed at least one continuous year of work abroad within the previous three years.

November 19, 2025

A Step-By-Step Guide To Changing An E2 Visa To Green Card

E2 visa holders can transition to permanent residency by pursuing alternative legal pathways such as the EB5 investor program, employment-based sponsorship (EB1, EB2, or EB3), or family-based petitions, as the E2 visa itself does not provide a direct route to a green card.

October 29, 2025

5 Questions To Ask An Immigration Lawyer During Your First Consultation

To maximize the success of a visa application, prospective immigrants should ask an attorney or consultant about their specific experience with E2 and L1 cases, their communication methods, potential risks, total costs,

October 24, 2025

We are The winners of the Great Companies Women Entrepreneurs Award

CEO Kate Alonzi has been honored as a winner of the 2023 Great Companies Women Entrepreneurs Award in the Legal and Finance category for her outstanding leadership at Vizamerica LLC and its affiliated groups.

September 28, 2025

What are the requirements for an E2 Investor Visa?

To qualify for an E2 visa, applicants from treaty countries must prove they are making a substantial, at-risk investment in a real, non-marginal U.S. business that they own and actively direct.

September 18, 2025

MRV Fee Goes up to $315 for E2 Visa Applicants

Effective June 17, 2023, the application fee for treaty trader and investor visas (E category) increased from $205 to $315 to reflect the actual costs of providing consular services through Activity-Based Costing.

September 2, 2025

America Welcomes Foreign Entrepreneurs!

The E2 visa interview is a brief yet intensive assessment where you must demonstrate your business's viability, the "at-risk" nature of your investment, and your professional capability to direct the enterprise.

August 21, 2025

What is the E-2 Visa interview like?

Success at the E2 interview relies on rigorous preparation and a deep understanding of your business plan to confidently address any remaining concerns the officer may have regarding your investment's risk or economic impact.

August 5, 2025