E-2 Treaty Investor Visa
State Department fee page (USD): E treaty trader or investor visa application fee USD 315. Required investment amounts are not set by a fixed figure on the pages we read.≈ $315
Not stated. The State Department global wait-times table (updated 17 September 2026) has no column for E visas; it says wait times vary by location, season and visa category, so apply early.
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Eligibility
(2)Direct and Develop
MandatoryThe 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.
Verified officialEnglish Proficiency
DocumentConditionalFor roles involving the operation of a commercial motor vehicle, applicants must provide evidence of English language proficiency.
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Qualification
(1)Substantial Investment
MandatoryThe applicant must demonstrate a substantial, at-risk investment in a real and operating commercial enterprise in the United States.
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Preparation
(1)Source of Funds
DocumentMandatoryApplicants must provide documentation proving the legal origin of the funds used for the investment.
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Application
(2)Treaty Nationality
MandatoryThe principal investor needs nationality of a qualifying E-2 treaty or legislation-designated country; check the actual treaty-country conditions.
Verified officialNon-Marginal Enterprise
MandatoryShow 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.
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Source citations
8 CFR 214.2 — Nonimmigrant classification requirements
Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (DHS)
Current regulatory text reviewed2026-10-13: H-1B specialty occupation, certified LCA and equivalency; L-1 individual/blanket procedures and qualifying organizations; O-1 differentiated evidence and consultations. Shared with E-2/F-1 reviews; no fee or current-selection claim.
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