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E-2 visa in the USA — Investor visa
E-2 investor visa for a substantial investment in a business in the USA (for citizens of treaty countries). For entrepreneurs ready to run a business in the States.
Price from
$4,200
Best for
Residence permit
Timeline
1–4 months
Tax
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Format
In person
What the service includes
| Checking your country's treaty status and the structure of the investment | |
| Preparing a business plan to meet the E-2 requirements | |
| Preparing Forms DS-160 and DS-156E and the pack of evidence of the investment | |
| Support up to the consular interview or the change of status through USCIS | |
| The investment in the business itself— billed separately | |
| The fee for Form DS-160 (USD 205) and the consular visa fee— billed separately | |
| Registration of a company in the USA if it has not been set up yet— billed separately |
What we need from you
- 1Citizenship of a country with a treaty of commerce and investment in force with the USA (around 80 countries, including Armenia, Georgia, Kazakhstan and Moldova — for citizens of Russia and Belarus without a second citizenship the visa is not available)
- 2A substantial investment in a real, operating business in the USA — there is no fixed minimum, but the cheaper the enterprise, the higher the share of its cost the investment has to be
- 3A business plan with financial projections 5 years ahead and evidence of funds already invested or irrevocably committed
Frequently asked questions
Citizens of which countries can obtain the E-2 visa?
Only citizens of countries that have a bilateral treaty of commerce and investment with the USA — currently around 80 states, including Armenia, Georgia, Kazakhstan and Moldova. Russia and Belarus are not on the list of treaty countries: their citizens can apply for the E-2 only if they hold citizenship of another treaty country.
What is the minimum investment amount for the E-2?
The State Department does not set a fixed threshold: the capital has to be “substantial” — enough to genuinely develop the business. The rule is simple: the cheaper the enterprise itself, the higher the share of its cost the investment has to be.
Can you work as an employee on an E-2 visa rather than running your own business?
Yes, but only for the same enterprise: the status is also available to an employee of the investor of the same nationality, if they hold a managerial or executive position or have special skills the company needs.
Can the spouse of an E-2 holder work in the USA?
Yes, since November 2021 the spouse is treated as automatically authorised to work by virtue of E-2 status itself, without a separate work permit — although Form I-765 can additionally be filed if wished.
Does the E-2 lead to a green card?
No, this is a non-immigrant (temporary) visa: the law requires the applicant to intend to leave the USA once the status ends. Moving to permanent residence is possible only through separate categories — for example the EB-5, the EB-1C for managers of multinational companies or the EB-2 NIW.
Residence permit in the US: comparison
The difference is not the price — it is who each option suits. The “Best for” column is the business profile the option is built around.
| Option | Best for | Timeline | Price from |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work permit (EAD) in the USA — Form I-765 | Relocators, families, remote professionals | 1–4 months | $400 |
| Travel Document in the USA — Form I-131 | Relocators, families, remote professionals | 1–4 months | $400 |
| B1/B2 tourist visa in the USA — DS-160 + appointment + preparation | Relocators, families, remote specialists | 1–4 months | $500 |
| Status extension in the USA — Extension of status | Relocators, families, remote specialists | 1–4 months | $1,000 |
| Change of status (COS) — Inside the USA | Relocators, families, remote specialists | 1–4 months | $1,500 |
| F-1 student visa in the USA — School selection + I-20 + preparation | Applicants and students enrolling on a full-time programme in the USA, those who need help choosing an accredited school and arranging the I-20 | 1–4 months | $1,500 |
| Political asylum in the USA | Relocators, families, remote specialists | 1–4 months | $1,500 |
| O-1 talent visa in the USA | Academics, artists, athletes and entrepreneurs recognised in their field, those who already have a US employer or agent ready to file the petition | 1–4 months | $2,500 |
| K-1 fiancé(e) visa in the USA — Processing | Relocators, families, remote specialists | 1–4 months | $3,000 |
| Family reunification in the USA — CR-1 / IR-1 | Relocators, families, remote specialists | 1–4 months | $3,500 |
| E-2 visa in the USA — Investor visayou are here | Entrepreneurs who are citizens of countries with a treaty with the USA and are ready to run the business themselves, investors who have already invested, or are ready to invest, capital in an operating enterprise in the USA | 1–4 months | $4,200 |
| L-1 visa in the USA — Manager transfer | Managers and key employees of companies opening an office or a branch in the USA, businesses with an existing related structure abroad and in the USA | 1–4 months | $4,800 |
| EB-2 NIW green card in the USA — National Interest Waiver | Specialists with an academic degree or exceptional skills, those who can justify the significance of their work for the USA without a sponsoring employer | 4–6 months | $6,000 |
| EB-1A green card in the USA — Extraordinary abilities | Academics, entrepreneurs and professionals with international recognition, those who can evidence extraordinary achievements without a sponsoring employer | 4–6 months | $7,500 |
Terms
The terms the expert works on
Prepares the documents and evidence file personally
Assembles and formats the whole package — from forms to achievement evidence for the petition — so it does not come back for rework.
Checks the case against USCIS requirements
Matches the documents to the specific visa category's criteria before filing, not after a denial.
Handles a Request for Evidence at no extra charge
If USCIS sends an RFE on the petition, prepares the response without an additional fee for the case itself.
A US immigration attorney runs the case
The petition is prepared and filed by a lawyer practising US immigration law, not an unlicensed consultant.
Names the price at the consultation, before work starts
The cost is quoted right after the case review — before the petition is drafted — and is not revised upward later, whatever happens along the way.
Matches the category to your profile
If the facts do not support one visa category, proposes the one the case actually fits, rather than forcing the filing into the category you asked for.
Deals with USCIS and the consulate directly
Responds to the agency's requests and prepares you for the interview personally, with no chain of intermediaries.
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