- Overview
- E-2 visa allows investors to run businesses in the United States
- Minimum investment requirement is generally $100,000
- Visa can be renewed multiple times as long as business continues
- Australian E-visa valid for 48 months for principal investor and family
- Eligibility Requirements
- Must have nationality of treaty country with US
- Must show non-immigrant intent to depart US
- Investment must be substantial and at-risk
- Business must be active, for-profit, and not marginal enterprise
- Investor must own at least 51% of business
- Application Methods
- Apply at US Consulate outside US
- Change status while legally present in US
- Consulate application takes 2-4 weeks
- USCIS response takes 2-3 months
- Premium processing available for 15-day business window