Sample Questions
- Have you ever visited the U.S. before?
- Do you have a home, vehicle, business, or family in your home country?
- What do you plan to do after your E-2 visa expires?
- What enterprise are you investing in for your E-2 visa?
- How do you plan to develop this enterprise?
Is E-2 an immigrant visa?
The E2 visa is a non-immigrant visa which prohibits the visa holder from having an intent to immigrate to the United States at the time the Visa is issued or used for entry. Accordingly, the E2 does not provide an individual with a direct pathway to permanent residency (a green card).
How long is an E-2 visa valid for?
five years
E2 Visa Validity Period E2 visas are valid for a period of five years and can be renewed with two-year extensions as long as you maintain the necessary qualifications. As it stands, there are no limits on the number of extensions you can take.
How much money do I need for E-2 visa?
$100,000 US dollars
Generally, the applicant should be prepared to invest at least $100,000 US dollars in the enterprise to have a good E2 visa case. The actual amount required will depend on the type of business the investor chooses. Investments less than $100,000 may potentially qualify for some low cost start-up businesses.
What do you need to know about the E2 visa?
The E2 visa is a non-immigrant visa for investors. You qualify for an E2 visa by making a substantial investment in a US company. The E2 visa can be renewed over and over as long as the business continues to operate and meet the E2 requirements.
How to file for change of status to E2 visa classification?
If the family members are already in the United States and are seeking change of status to or extension of stay in an E-2 dependent classification, they may apply by filing a single Form I-539 with fee. Spouses of E-2 workers may apply for work authorization by filing Form I-765 with fee.
Can a child of an E2 visa holder go to school?
Can children of an E2 visa holder attend school in the United States? Yes. As E2 dependents, your children may attend public school and even college until the age of 21. Back to E2 FAQs
When to notify USCIS of an E-2 treaty investor?
An employer who no longer employs an E-2 nonimmigrant is urged to inform USCIS of this upon termination of the E-2 nonimmigrant’s employment. A treaty investor is not required to file a new Form I-129 to notify USCIS about non-substantive changes.
