# E-2 Investor Visa

## How to apply for your E-2 investor visa with Subhan Law

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**What Subhan Law Does For You**

We advise E-2 clients on company formation, immigration, and tax. Whether you are seeking to start your own company, or purchase an exisiting company or franchise, we're here to help you every step of the way. [<mark style="color:purple;">Contact us to learn more.</mark>](https://subhanlaw.com/book-call-page)

**E-2 Investor Visa**

Foreign nationals from 80 countries that have a treaty with the US are eligible. Requires a substantial invesment and 5 year business plan. You can invest in starting a new company, a franchise, or purchase an existing business. E-2s are granted up to 5 years and can be extended indefinitely.

<table><thead><tr><th width="219">E-2 Visa Requirements</th><th>Description of Requirements</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Treaty Country</td><td>Must be a national from a treaty country.</td></tr><tr><td>Substantial Investment </td><td>Depends on type of business, location, market, and other factors.</td></tr><tr><td>Source of Funds</td><td>Evidence of lawful source of funds used to make the investment.</td></tr><tr><td>Real &#x26; Operating</td><td>You must invest in a real and operating enterprise.</td></tr><tr><td>50% Ownership</td><td>You must have at least 50% ownership in the business.</td></tr><tr><td>Pass Marginality Test</td><td>Show income to support your family &#x26; contribute to US economy.</td></tr><tr><td>At-risk Investment</td><td>You control the funds and the investment is subject to loss.</td></tr><tr><td>Develop &#x26; Direct</td><td>You must be coming to the U.S. to develop and direct the enterprise.</td></tr></tbody></table>

\*An E-2 escrow agreement can be used to purchase a franchise or an existing business, which  can mitigate some commercial risk. This solution is not available when starting a new business.&#x20;