E-2 — an investment program for starting or purchasing a business in the United States.
A non-immigrant visa for citizens of treaty countries with an E-2 agreement: allows you to establish/purchase and actively manage a business in the United States, reside and work while the business is operating.
Advantages of E-2:
Quick start: no PERM, no Visa Bulletin; decision usually made through the consulate.
Unlimited renewals: status can be renewed as long as the business is real and “not marginal.”
Family: spouse can work in the United States, children under 21 can study.
Team: key employees from the same treaty country can be brought in.
It will take about 20 minutes