E2 Visa at a Glance:
- Type of route: Investment‐based temporary residence.
- Minimum investment: Typically around US $100 000, though specific amounts can be lower or higher.
- Treaty‑country passport required: Yes – you must hold citizenship from a country with an E‑2 treaty (e.g. Turkey, many European countries, Canada, etc.).
- Job offer required: No.
- Business restrictions: None – you may start or buy any lawful business; no requirement to hire staff beyond the owner.
- Processing time: Very fast, often 2–4 months.
- Family accompaniment: Yes – spouses receive full work authorisation and children (under 21) can study.
- Renewable: Yes – can be renewed indefinitely so long as the business remains active.
Who Is This Route For?
Quick entry:
Ideal if you need rapid relocation; the process often completes within 2–4 months .
Moderate investment:
Suitable if you can invest from around US $100 000 depending on the business, while maintaining control.
Your business:
Treaty‑country passport: Required; examples include Turkey, European countries, Canada and Australia.
If you’re unsure, we offer a free assessment.
Benefits of this Pathway:
Key Requirements:
- Passport from a treaty country: Only nationals of treaty countries are eligible (a full list is HERE).
- Buy or start a real business: You must control and actively operate the enterprise.
- Real investment: Funds remain at your disposal and must be committed to the business; generally around US $100 000 but can be less or more.
- Comprehensive business plan: A professional business plan and financial strategy are required.
- Adaptable investment amount: The actual investment can vary; some businesses require less than US $100 000.
- Legal requirements: You must meet all visa application rules and provide supporting evidence.
How We Help in this Path
We will support you every step of the way throughout this journey:
We begin by reviewing your citizenship, professional background, business goals, financial capacity, and whether you can apply through a U.S. treaty country.
We assess whether buying an existing business, launching a new venture, or entering an active business partnership is the most suitable option for your profile.
We design and document your investment amount, fund flow, role in the business, growth plan, hiring strategy, and revenue model.
We prepare the financial documents, business records, business plan, and supporting evidence, while coordinating the legal, embassy, visa, and interview stages with our partner attorneys.
After approval, we assist with launching operations, executing the business plan, growing the company and navigating the next stages.
Alternative Paths
If you don’t meet this path criteria, our team can explore other routes such as Talent programmes, Investment options or Business pathways.
Why Eagler Group ?
Specialised View of U.S. Business Pathways
We don’t treat the E‑2 visa as just a legal case. We analyse your citizenship, investment capital, business model and goals for entering the U.S. market from both a business and immigration perspective to design a bespoke strategy
Coordination with accredited lawyers
Your legal and immigration steps are handled in partnership with accredited attorneys and specialists in U.S. business visas
Comprehensive support
We focus on clients’ needs abroad, offering practical solutions to all relocating challenges.
FAQs
Can I apply for an E‑2 visa without holding a Turkish, European or Canadian passport?
No. You must have citizenship from one of the treaty countries. In some cases, we can explore alternative visa routes
Does this visa lead directly to a U.S. Green Card?
Not directly. The E‑2 visa itself doesn’t grant permanent residency, but you may be able to use it as a stepping stone toward a Green Card through other immigration pathways
What is the minimum investment requirement?
There is no fixed legal minimum. The amount depends on the type of business. Successful cases have been approved with investments below $100 000, but we generally recommend budgeting between $100 000 and $150 000
Is the investment paid to an individual or organisation?
Sometimes, if carefully designed; the company and role must be genuine and meet Skilled Worker requirements.
Does Eagler Group handle everything?
We design the route, prepare the business, coordinate the process, craft business plans and manage communication. Legal and immigration steps are performed with our licensed partners.
Where does the process start?
With an initial evaluation of your personal conditions, finances, work history and business goals to determine a viable path.
Ready to Find Out if This Pathway is Right for You?
Share your details with our team and we’ll review your profile, goals, and eligibility to see whether this route is a realistic option for you.