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Nonimmigrant classification for nationals of a treaty country who invest a substantial amount of capital in a US business they develop and direct. Renewable but does not by itself lead to a green card.
Investors who are nationals of a US treaty country and will own and run a US enterprise.
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Yes. Certain employees of a treaty enterprise can qualify for E-2 status if they share the treaty country's nationality and serve in an executive, supervisory, or essential-skills role.
Qualified E-2 investors and employees get an initial stay of up to two years, with extensions in increments of up to two years and no limit on the number of extensions.
E-2 is a temporary treaty investor visa for nationals of a treaty country who invest a substantial amount in a US business they develop and direct; it is renewable but does not by itself lead to a green card.
There is no fixed dollar amount. The investment must be substantial relative to the cost of the business, sufficient to show real commitment and enough to develop and run the enterprise.
Yes. Spouses in valid E-2 status are employment authorized incident to their status and can work for any employer once admitted in that status.
Yes. You must be a national of a country that maintains a qualifying treaty of commerce and navigation with the United States, and the business must share that nationality.
No, the E-2 is a nonimmigrant visa with no direct path to permanent residence. You would need to qualify separately under an immigrant category such as EB-1, EB-2, EB-5 or family sponsorship.
