The E-2 nonimmigrant visa allows a foreign national to enter the country for the purpose of developing and operating a business in which he or she has invested $100,000 or more. The business can be either newly established or one that has been in operation for some time.
Usually 2-3 months
The minimum recommended investment amount is $100,000
Ability to extend the E-2 visa an unlimited number of times if the business continues to operate
Your spouse and children (up to age 21) may obtain an E-2 visa and travel to the U.S. with you
Not only the principal applicant can work, but also his/her spouse can work
The spouse and children of the principal applicant are eligible to study in the U.S.
he E-2 visa allows you to request a visa for valuable employees from your home country
You can apply for an E-2 visa:
List of Requirements:
The E-2 visa is available exclusively to nationals of countries that have entered into a treaty of commerce and navigation with the United States. This list includes over 60 countries, including:
It is not possible to obtain a Green Card on an E-2 visa in the United States. However, if the applicant invests $800,000 or more in a U.S. company and creates 10 jobs in the country, the applicant can petition for an immigrant visa (Green Card) under the EB-5 program.
Working with an immigration attorney guarantees professional support and protection of your interests at every stage of the immigration process
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15 days - accelerated,
3-4 months - regular
through the Consulate - 1-4 months
I applied to Artem's agency to obtain an EB-2 NIW immigrant visa. I applied and have never regretted it. From the very beginning of our communication Artem and his team made the best impression on me. At all stages of the case preparation they provided maximum assistance in information gathering, collection and preparation of letters, advice, and everything in general. All communication was as open, friendly and prompt as possible.
I also got the impression that what they were doing was as interesting to them as possible. It is interesting to develop, interesting to solve non-standard problems, interesting to learn something new. With this approach, the potential of these guys is almost limitless, they have a great future, you can see it and it is very encouraging. I am very glad that I was lucky to find this agency.
Yes, I forgot to say, the result of the case submission was approval, and from the first time.
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I have collaborated with Susanne Leone on numerous transactions and she is highly knowledgeable about company structures and property title arrangements, particularly for foreign nationals. She is an expert in her field and a pleasure to work with her.
If you're in need of an immigration lawyer, Artem is the go-to person. Particularly for digital businesses, Artem knows how to present your case in the best light possible, ensuring that you achieve maximum results. With two cases under my belt, both of which we won, I can attest that Artem knows precisely how to handle your case.
Susanne has been taking care of our company for more than 2 years now and we are very satisfied. She has assisted us in establishing a U.S. company and obtaining our U.S. work visas. All requests get answered quickly and professionally.
Mr. Artem was a very big help for my family during our immigration process. He made the process smooth, and fought for our rights. He had great communication skills and kept us in the loop the entire time. His judgement and points of view were phenomenal and taught us a lot of useful information. Highly recommend seeing this lawyer, if you are struggling to find the perfect immigration lawyer. He will do everything he can for you!
I can only recommend Susanne as a lawyer. She provided us with advice and support and assisted us in establishing our business in Florida. Susanne did not just offer simple consultations but worked with us to develop solutions and established the necessary contacts for our business.
Susanne also speaks German, which was particularly helpful for us in legal matters.
I enjoyed working with Susanne, and this is underscored by the fact that we are still working with her.
We contacted lawyer Artem Zhgun. He is a highly qualified specialist who helped us with our migration case in the USA quite quickly and efficiently!
Many thanks to Artem J. for his valuable consultation. It definitely changed our idea of how to go, where to go and what to do in the USA.
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Really liked the approach to the case
Leone Zhgun, P.A. was a true support for us in the process of obtaining the E2 Visa. Not only did they handle the documentary preparation and meticulous compilation of necessary documents, but their advice was also extremely professional. The entire team, led by Artem, assisted us with all our questions, and if we didn't understand something, Susanne was able to translate from English to German. We were also well-prepared for the upcoming interview at the embassy. I can only recommend the firm and look forward to continuing our collaboration.
Susanne is awesome. She helped us a lot and you can ask her everything. She has a lot of contacts in the US. That is very helpful when you start a new life here. Thanks for all!
Прекрасная команда. Артем вёл наше дело по программе EB - 2 NIW. Все прошло благополучно и на 10/10. Всегда объективная грамотная консультация и помощь. Как итог, результат положительный. Однозначно, я бы очень рекомендовал команду Артема, однозначно, в дальнейшем я бы хотел , что бы он помогал в наших дальнейших шагах…!
There are two main types of investment visas: the EB-5 visa and the E-2 visa.
The minimum investment for an EB-5 visa is $800,000, while for an E-2 visa, it is recommended to invest more than $100,000. Although the investment amount for an E-2 visa is significantly less than for an EB-5 visa, the E-2 visa is not available to citizens of certain countries. Citizens of these countries often obtain citizenship in another country (e.g., Grenada) and apply for an E-2 visa from Grenada.
The EB-5 visa is an immigrant visa; this means that by obtaining an EB-5 visa, you are granted residency (green card) in the United States. The E-2 visa is not an immigrant visa, so it only gives you the right to live and work in the U.S. for as long as your U.S. business exists.
The main types of business visas are the EB-5, E-2, E-1, L-1, and EB-1C visas. Each of these visas allows you to open and conduct business in the U.S., but each of these visas has different requirements.
All principal investment and business visas (EB-5, E-2, E-1, L-1, EB-1C visas) allow the inclusion of family (spouse and children under 21) in the same petition as the principal petitioner.
As of 2025, EB-5 visa petitions take approximately 1-1.5 years to process from the date of filing. The processing time for an E-2 visa depends on the country in which the applicant is interviewed, but the average processing time is 2-4 months.
Yes, in some cases. Certain U.S. visas are designed for entrepreneurs and investors. For example:
E-2 Investor Visa – Available to citizens of treaty countries; requires a substantial U.S. investment.
L-1 Visa – For business owners expanding an existing foreign company into the U.S.
EB-5 Visa – A path to a Green Card through significant U.S. investment.
Our attorneys can help assess which business visa is right for you and guide you through the application process.
