E-2 Investor Visa for Entrepreneurs

For treaty investors building or operating a qualifying US business

This service page is prepared for E-2 investor visa cases for entrepreneurs and can be expanded later with investment requirements, business evidence, and status guidance.

The shell already includes the forms package and service overview structure so you can add more detailed customer-facing guidance when this filing is ready.

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Forms package

E-2 Investor Visa forms we handle

For E-2 Investor Visa for Entrepreneurs, the documents we handle currently include the following filing package items.

Form I-129, Petition for Nonimmigrant Worker

DS-160, Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application

DS-156E, Nonimmigrant Treaty Trader/Investor Application

Form I-539, Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status

FAQ

Common questions about E-2 Investor Visa for Entrepreneurs

Answers below are summarized from official USCIS or U.S. Department of State guidance linked with each item.

Who qualifies for E-2 treaty investor classification?

USCIS says the investor generally must be a national of a treaty country, have invested or be actively investing a substantial amount of capital in a bona fide U.S. business, and be coming to develop and direct that enterprise.

Source: USCIS: E-2 Treaty Investors

Can I use Form I-129 to request E-2 classification from outside the United States?

No. USCIS says a request for E-2 classification cannot be made on Form I-129 if the person is physically outside the United States; that path goes through the Department of State.

Source: USCIS: E-2 Treaty Investors

Can my spouse and children come with me in E-2 status?

Usually yes. USCIS says spouses and unmarried children under 21 may seek E-2 dependent classification, and family members already in the United States may use Form I-539 for change or extension of status.

Source: USCIS: E-2 Treaty Investors