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E-2 Visa

Eligibility, filing, timelines, investment amounts, and every procedural question about the E-2 treaty investor visa.

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How much does an E-2 visa actually cost?

The U.S. government charges $315 per applicant. Everything above that is optional. Here is a real attorney fee agreement, line by line, against what the same filing costs on your own.

Anthony RosemondAnthony Rosemond7 min read

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E-2 Visa Statistics by Treaty Country: Annual Data, Trends, and Sources

Real U.S. Department of State issuance data: total E-2 visas issued each year, a breakdown by top treaty countries, growth trends, and where every number comes from.

Anthony RosemondAnthony Rosemond5 min read

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How Much Investment Is Required for an E-2 Visa?

There's no fixed minimum: the real test is proportionality. Here's how adjudicators actually judge whether your investment is 'substantial.'

Anthony RosemondAnthony Rosemond2 min read

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How Long Does It Take to Get an E-2 Visa?

Most applicants go from a standing start to an approved E-2 in 2 to 6 months, but the biggest variable isn't government processing, it's how fast your business plan comes together.

Anthony RosemondAnthony Rosemond2 min read

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Can the Spouse of an E-2 Visa Holder Work?

Since November 2021, E-2 spouses are employment-authorized incident to status, meaning they can work for any U.S. employer, no separate permit required.

Anthony RosemondAnthony Rosemond2 min read

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Can I Apply for an E-2 Visa While in the U.S.?

Yes, via change of status, but it comes with a catch most applicants don't find out about until their next trip abroad.

Anthony RosemondAnthony Rosemond2 min read

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Can an E-2 Visa Holder Apply for a Green Card?

The E-2 itself doesn't lead to a green card. It's a nonimmigrant category. Here are the real pathways E-2 holders actually use to get permanent residency.

Anthony RosemondAnthony Rosemond3 min read

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Can an E-2 Visa Holder Work for Another Company?

E-2 work authorization is tied to the specific treaty enterprise on your petition, not a general U.S. work permit. Here's what that actually restricts.

Anthony RosemondAnthony Rosemond2 min read

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How to Get an E-2 Visa: Step-by-Step Guide

The four real stages of getting an E-2 visa, from checking eligibility to walking into the consulate, and what actually trips people up at each one.

Anthony RosemondAnthony Rosemond3 min read

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What Is the E-2 Visa? The Complete Guide for Treaty Investors

A nonimmigrant visa that lets nationals of treaty countries live in the U.S. while running a business they've invested in, no green card required.

Anthony RosemondAnthony Rosemond3 min read

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What counts as a “substantial investment” for an E-2 visa

There's no fixed dollar minimum. Here's how it's actually judged.

Anthony RosemondAnthony Rosemond1 min read

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E-2 vs. EB-5: which treaty route actually fits your business

Two paths, very different timelines and investment sizes.

Anthony RosemondAnthony Rosemond1 min read