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Introduction
The US E-2 Treaty Investor Visa is a long-term residence visa that can be renewed indefinitely. It is primarily issued to investors who establish or purchase a company in the United States and hold citizenship of a country with a bilateral treaty with the US (Treaty Countries). You can arrive in the US in 4–6 months, with the whole family enjoying benefits almost equivalent to those of green card holders. Spouses can apply for work authorisation to work legally, and children under 21 can access free local public education.
Citizenship of a US treaty country — Investors must be citizens of a US treaty country, such as Grenada, Türkiye, Paraguay, Mexico, Canada or Taiwan. China, India, Vietnam, Russia, Brazil, Venezuela, South Africa and other countries that account for a substantial share of EB-5 applicants do not currently have this agreement with the US.
Main Investment Requirements for the US E-2 Visa:
Foreign investors may invest in a new business or directly purchase an existing US business.
The E-2 programme has no minimum investment amount; it requires an actual business.
The E-2 programme has no minimum job creation number, but the business must employ staff outside the applicant's family.
The investor must hold at least 50% ownership.
The investor may directly or indirectly manage and develop the US business.
E-2 investors must meet source-of-funds requirements, but these are simpler than for EB-5.
- US E-2 Programme Benefits:
- Every
- Arrive in the US in 7 months and move directly into living, studying and working there
Children immediately enjoy school admission treatment available to US residents, with priority access to free public schools and preferential private school arrangements
No US worldwide taxation required. The US business only needs to remain operational. You can conduct business worldwide freely.
For families that have already applied for EB-5, an E-2 visa application can help applicants move to the US quickly while waiting for their priority date to become current.
CathayCity Advantages:
- Processing Time:
- Approximately 7 months for the whole family to obtain US business visa approval
- US EB-5 vs US E-2 Visa Application Requirements:
