What is an E2 Visa?

• An E2 Visa, also known as the E-2 Treaty Investor Visa, is visa given to foreign citizens who invest and manage a substantial amount of money in the USA. 

• Mexican citizens must go through the E2 visa renewal process E2 visa every year.  Citizens of other E2 visa countries can be eligible for a longer duration period. 
  

• There is no limit to how many times one can renew the E2 visa. E2 visa extensions are often an option.
  

• The investment must be "substantial" and it must "contribute" to the economy of the USA, e.g., create jobs for US workers.  Generally an investment of $100,000 and the creation of 3 jobs is considered to be "substantial" and to "contribute" to the US economy.
  

• E-2 Investor visas are only issued to citizens of "treaty nations".  Call us at 210-535-0151 to learn if your country is a "treaty nation."

Why hire Gerardo Menchaca as your E2 Visa Immigration Attorney?

• An E2 attorney will help prepare you for your visa interview at a US Embassy or US Consulate

• An E2 attorney will help avoid costly mistakes and subsequent delays with the USCIS

• An E2 attorney will track the progress of your case and keep you updated

• An E2 attorney will give you access to legal advice from the comfort of your home or office

• An E2 attorney will answer all of your E-2 visa questions

Our Legal Services Include:

• An Immigration Attorney will review of your case and personal circumstances

• An Immigration Attorney will confirm that your investment can qualify you for an E-2 visa

• An Immigration Attorney will provide you a checklist of documents that you need for your E-2 visa application and interview

• An Immigration Attorney will prepare your E2 visa application

• An Immigration Attorney will file your E2 visa application with the US Government

• An Immigration Attorney will prepare you for your E2 visa interview and will provide sample questions and answers to likely questions during your E-2 interview.

Benefits of the E-2 Visa:

• Spouses of E-2 visa holders may legally work in the USA when they obtain an Employment Authorization Document.

• Children of E-2 visa holder may legally enroll and attend US schools.

• Nonimmigrant Visa Electronic Application, Form DS-160.  Call us to obtain this form

• Nonimmigrant Treaty Trader / Treaty Investor Application, Form DS-156E, completed and signed

• A passport valid for travel to the U.S. and with a validity date at least six months beyond the applicant's intended period of stay in the U.S

• One (1) 2x2 passport photograph

• A detailed E2 business plan with financial projections..

• Evidence that the E2 applicant has or is in the process of investing the required amount of money

• Evidence that the funds invested come from a lawful source

E2 Visa Processing Times

• On the average, the E2 visa processing time between 2 and 3 weeks from the time of the filing of the application. 

• It takes our office about 1 week to create your E2 application. 

• On the average, the whole process takes less than a month. 

• However, depending on the work load in the U.S. Consulate where you apply, your application may take longer.

How much does it cost to apply for an E2 Visa?

• The government filing fees are $320.00

• The legal fees are $3,500.00

• It takes a $500 retainer payment to start work on your E2 case. Payment options are available.

• These prices may change depending on factors such as the number of immediate relatives who will join the E2 holder in the USA