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The E-2 Investor Visa allows an individual to enter and work in the United States based on an investment in a U.S. business. The E-2 visa is valid for three months to five years (depending on the country of origin) and can be extended indefinitely. [1] The investment must be "substantial", although there is no legally defined minimum.
While many visa classes have their own dependent visa, others do not. Some of these require all family members to apply for the same visa class, such as E-2 and C-2 visas. Others such as the D-1 visa do not allow travel for dependents at all. [1] Certain restrictions apply depending on the type of dependent visa an individual is seeking.
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The E-2 visa can be renewed indefinitely and it is possible for the investor to change their legal status to a green card (e.g. EB-1A, EB-2, EB-3 or EB-5). The E-2 visa investor must commit to investing a substantial amount (generally US$100,000) and create American jobs (usually 2+).
E-1 visa: All treaty countries [5] Trader E-2 visa: All treaty countries [5] Investor E-3 visa: Australia: Australia-United States Free Trade Agreement: Worker, similar to the H-1B visa, but with much more flexibility with respect to switching jobs. H-1B1 visa: Chile, Singapore: Chile-United States Free Trade Agreement, Singapore-United States ...
Visa requirements for United States citizens are administrative entry restrictions by the authorities of other states that are imposed on citizens of the United States. As of 2025, holders of a United States passport may travel to 186 countries and territories without a travel visa , or with a visa on arrival .
The E-3 visa is similar in many respects to the H-1B visa. Important differences include that spouses of E-3 visa holders may work in the United States without restrictions [6] and there is no maximum limit on renewals. There is an annual quota of 10,500 E-3 visas. [7]
(1) Treaty exists between the United States and the applicant's country of citizenship; (2) The Individual and/or business possess the nationality of the treaty country; (3) Activities constitute trade within the meaning of law INA 101(a)(15)(E); (4) The applicant must be coming to the United States solely to engage in substantial trade;