E2 Investor Visa & L1 Employee Visa FAQs

To be eligible for this visa, you need to be from a country that has a Commerce and Navigation treaty with the United States. You can obtain a list of these countries from sources such as the State Department’s website to see if you qualify.

The amount that you need to invest will vary from industry to industry. However, experts typically recommend investing $100,000 USD.  At Vizamerica we have a 98% success rate at levels above $70,000 as a direct result of our expertise in navigating the E2 requirements.

This is allowed and as long as you meet all the other requirements of the E2 visa, you can be eligible for it. You will however need to show US immigration services that the business you are purchasing is viable. This means providing financial documents such as profit and loss accounts.

To apply for this visa, you will need to have substantial control of the business. Typically, you need to have at least 50% interest in the business, which gives you the ability to manage and the business.

 Yes. This visa is initially issued for five years, and it can be renewed an indefinite number of times. To be able to renew this visa, you will need to demonstrate to the US immigration office that you still meet the requirements of the visa. This can be by showing how your business is performing.

Yes, spouses and unmarried children under the age of 21 may accompany or follow the E2 visa holder in the United States. Spouses can obtain work authorization once in the U.S., and children can attend school just like U.S. citizens.

While a wide range of businesses can qualify for the E-2 visa, they must be real and operate commercial enterprises. Certain types of passive investments, like purely speculative real estate investments, may not qualify.

If you are already in the U.S. on a different visa status, you may be able to change your status to an E2 visa if you meet the requirements. Extensions are possible if your business continues to meet E2 visa criteria, and you maintain lawful status in the U.S.

We are a top-notch immigration consulting firm with a proven track record in E2 visa applications. We take the pressure off you by completing the required documentation including business formation, the Business Plan, and Financial Projections for you.  Furthermore, we literally do the work every step of the way, ensuring that you maximize your chances of getting your visa. 

If you are looking to apply for the E2 visa, and you are not sure what is required, Vizamerica can help. We apply our extensive business knowledge and E2 visa expertise to ensure that you have the best chance of getting your visa. We understand what documents are required to put together a complete winning package, as well as any statements that you may need to make as part of the process. Our team will also guide you in any other aspects of the process, including the interview required at the US Consulate.