E2 VISA

What You Should Know

✅ The E2 visa, also known as an “treaty investor” visa, allows companies to send professionals to work in their U.S. subsidiaries.

✅ The U.S. company must be majority-owned by foreign capital.

✅ Applicants must hold the nationality of the company’s country of origin.

✅ Positions can be managerial or specialist roles.

✅ No minimum length of service is required; new hires can be sent to the U.S.

✅ No minimum English level is required.

✅ Ideal for launching or developing a newly established U.S. subsidiary.

✅ The visa must be applied for outside the U.S., before traveling.

✅ An interview is required at the U.S. Embassy.

Visa Duration

📅 The E2 visa is typically issued for up to 5 years. It allows for multiple entries during that period.

Maximum Stay and Entries

•  The maximum stay per entry is 2 years.
•  The exact length is determined by the border officer, recorded on form I-94.

Can It Be Extended?

• Yes, the E2 visa can be extended for another 2 years.
• After that, you may consider applying for another visa or a Green Card.

Processing Time

• Average processing time is about 5 calendar days after the interview.
• Interview appointments can take several months to schedule, depending on availability.
• In urgent cases, an expedited appointment can be requested.
•  Document preparation is complex and can take time — start the process 3 to 4 months in advance.

Official Fees for the E2 Visa

*This visa may incur a reciprocity fee for some nationalities.