VISAS / E-2
E-2: treaty investor visa
For people who invest in and run a US business and hold citizenship of a treaty country such as Italy, Portugal or Spain.
- Type
- Temporary (nonimmigrant)
- Nationality
- Citizen of a treaty country
- Brazil
- Not an E-2 treaty country
- Minimum investment
- No statutory amount; must be substantial
- Family
- E-2 spouse may work
OFFICIAL CRITERIA
What the government reviews.
General State Department requirements:
- 01Treaty-country nationality (e.g. Italy, Spain, Portugal since March 15, 2024)
- 02Company at least 50% owned by treaty nationals
- 03Substantial investment, committed and at risk
- 04Real, operating, non-marginal enterprise
- 05You develop and direct the enterprise
Source: U.S. Department of State, Treaty Trader and Investor visas. Informational summary. The attorney reviews your case before any recommendation.
STEP BY STEP
How it works, in 6 steps
You know what happens at each step and who it depends on. We track government timelines for you.
- 01
First call
20 min, free, by video
Tell us what you want to do in the US and we walk you through the possible paths. It is not legal advice yet: it is how we get to know you and your goal.
- 02
Case review
After the first call
A US-licensed immigration attorney from our partner firm reviews your background and points to the visa that makes the most sense for you.
- 03
Proposal
In writing, before we start
You get the recommended visa, the scope, the timeline and the price. We only start once you approve.
- 04
Documents
At your pace, with our support
We send a list built for your case and follow up item by item until everything is in.
- 05
Preparing and filing
Up to 15 business days after documents are complete
We organize the evidence, translations and letters. The attorney reviews, signs and files your petition with the US government.
- 06
Government decision
US government timelines
The decision belongs to the US government and no one can guarantee it. We track every step and keep you posted.
WHAT IT COSTS
One price for our work. government fees separate.
The US legal work is set out too. Everything in writing in your proposal, before we start.
Our work and the US legal step
Price in your proposal
Included
- Case review by a US-licensed attorney
- Strategy, petition and forms
- The business plan the visa requires
- Documents organized with you and your accountant
- Follow-up until the government decides
Not included
- US government fees, paid directly to the government
- Medical exam and consular costs, when required
- Travel for interviews
Fixed price, up to 3 interest-free payments. No percentage and no success fee. Prices under review. We will publish them once our formal benchmark is complete.
US government fees
Paid directly to the government. Official reference amounts:
Sources: eCFR 8 CFR 106.2, Federal Register 2026-00321, U.S. Department of State. Updated September 2026. Confirm on Form G-1055 before filing.
FACTUAL COMPARISON
Side by side.
The main differences, so you arrive at the call with an idea. The attorney recommends the right visa after reviewing your case.
| Visa | Type | Petitioner | Statutory minimum investment | Family | Green card |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| O-1 | Temporary | Employer or agent | None | O-3, no work | Not direct |
| EB-1A | Green card | You | None | Derivatives | Yes |
| EB-2 NIW | Green card | You | None | Derivatives | Yes |
| L-1A | Temporary | US company | None | L-2, may work | Via EB-1C |
| E-2 | Temporary | You and the company | Substantial, no fixed amount | E-2, may work | Not direct |
| EB-5 | Green card | You (investor) | US$800k or 1.05m | Derivatives | Yes, conditional |
FAQ
Common questions
Only with citizenship of a treaty country, such as Italy, Spain or Portugal. The attorney confirms it during the case review.
SEE ALSO
MANUCCI USA IMMIGRATION
Shall we find your path?
Takes 2 minutes. The first call is free, by video.