E-2 Treaty Investor Visa Checklist

The investor must be in a position to develop and direct the enterprise, typically by holding at least 50 percent of the business or possessing operational control.

8 CFR 214.2(e)(16)

For roles involving the operation of a commercial motor vehicle, applicants must provide evidence of English language proficiency.

Applies to the E-2 job branch involving operation of a commercial motor vehicle.

E-2 commercial-motor-vehicle English evidence — full-text review pending (HTTP403)

The applicant must demonstrate a substantial, at-risk investment in a real and operating commercial enterprise in the United States.

8 CFR 214.2(e)(2),(12)–(14)

Applicants must provide documentation proving the legal origin of the funds used for the investment.

8 CFR 214.2(e)(12)

The principal investor needs nationality of a qualifying E-2 treaty or legislation-designated country; check the actual treaty-country conditions.

8 CFR 214.2(e)(6),(7)

Show present or future capacity to provide more than a minimal living for the investor/family, or a significant economic contribution; projected capacity should generally materialise within 5 years.

8 CFR 214.2(e)(15)