E-2 Visa Lawyers,
experienced in E-2 Visas.
- Visa approved or money back, under our published guarantee terms
- Live case preparation tracking through the client portal
- Guaranteed filing deadline personalised to your case
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What is the E-2 Visa,
who qualifies, and how to get it?
The E-2 nonimmigrant classification permits citizens of a country with which the United States maintains a qualifying treaty of commerce to enter the U.S. when investing a substantial amount of capital in a bona fide enterprise.
Treaty investor visas are renewable indefinitely as long as the underlying business remains operational and the applicant continues to direct and develop it. Spouses and children under 21 may accompany the principal applicant.
The E-2 is not a path to a green card on its own, but it can be a powerful long-term U.S. presence for the right founder.
Benefits of the E-2 Visa
- Live and work in the U.S. while running your own business
- Renewable indefinitely with no maximum stay
- Spouse may apply for unrestricted work authorisation (EAD)
- Children under 21 can join as derivative dependants
- No set minimum investment under federal regulation
- May own 100% of the U.S. enterprise
Everything you need to know,
quickly.
E-2 Visa Requirements
Treaty-country citizenship, a substantial investment, and a real, operating U.S. enterprise. We map each criterion to your facts.
How much do I need to invest?
There is no statutory minimum. In practice, $80K to $150K with a sound business plan is a workable range, though smaller investments succeed.
E-2 Visa Processing Time
Consular processing typically 2–8 weeks after petition prep. Premium processing is not available for E-2; we plan around your timeline.
E-2 Visa Filing Fees
Government fee $315 (Form DS-160). Attorney fees disclosed up-front, flat-rate, with no surprise hourly billing.
Why choose E-2? E-2 vs. other visas.
A quick comparison of the four most common business-route nonimmigrant visas.
For nationals of treaty countries investing substantial capital in a real U.S. business they will direct.
For nationals of treaty countries engaged in substantial international trade between the U.S. and home country.
For employees of foreign companies transferring to a U.S. office in an executive, managerial, or specialised role.
For Canadian and Mexican citizens entering the U.S. in qualifying professional occupations under USMCA.
What matters when choosing an E-2 visa lawyer?
The difference between a great filing and a denied one usually comes down to who drafts your petition, not the form itself.
- Proven E-2 experienceHundreds of approved E-2 petitions across thirty-seven treaty countries.
- Business and immigration insightCounsel who understand the business plan, not just the form.
- Strategic, up-to-date guidanceCurrent with the latest FAM, AAO, and consular post trends.
- Clear communicationWeekly status updates in plain English. No jargon, no surprises.
E-2 visa attorney fees, transparent pricing.
No hourly surprises. Pick the plan that matches the complexity of your filing.
For straightforward, document-ready cases
- Initial E-2 viability review (1 hour)
- Petition drafting (Form DS-160)
- Standard evidence assembly
- Consular interview preparation
- Email support · 48h response
Our most chosen plan, with full-service representation
- Everything in Silver
- Business-plan review by senior counsel
- Custom narrative cover letter
- Two strategy sessions with a partner
- Mock consular interview
- Priority email + phone · 24h response
- Money-back guarantee (terms apply)
Concierge service for complex or high-stakes cases
- Everything in Gold
- Dedicated partner as counsel of record
- Business-plan co-drafting (with our economists)
- Source-of-funds investigation support
- Spouse EAD filing included
- 1 RFE response included
- Same-day email response, weekdays
If you’ve read this far, your case is probably worth a conversation.
Three ways to begin. Pick whichever fits your week. A partner reviews every new file personally, so the first reply you get is from an attorney, not an assistant.
Book a consult
A short, no-obligation call with a senior attorney. Pick a slot from this week or next.
Send a case file
Drop your business plan and supporting documents. A partner-level review lands in your inbox within two business days.
Email a partner
Skip the form. Write directly to the partner desk. We reply within one business day, weekdays.
“Every case we accept gets a partner’s eye from day one. Including yours, if we’re the right fit.”