E-2 Treaty Investor Visa Lawyer in Chicago

The E-2 Treaty Investor Visa enables nationals of qualifying treaty countries to live and work in the United States by investing a substantial amount of capital in a U.S. business. At Liberum Law, our E-2 visa attorneys in Chicago help entrepreneurs and investors navigate the application process, prepare compelling documentation, and maximize their chances of approval.

E-2 visa requirements include being a national of a country with a qualifying investment treaty with the U.S., investing a substantial amount of capital that is at risk in a genuine commercial enterprise, the investment must be enough to ensure the successful operation of the business, the investor must be coming to the U.S. to develop and direct the enterprise, and the business must not be marginal — it must generate significantly more income than needed to support the investor and family.

While there is no minimum investment amount specified by law, the investment must be substantial relative to the total cost of purchasing or establishing the business. For lower-cost businesses, a higher percentage of the total cost must be invested. Our attorneys help clients determine appropriate investment levels and structure transactions to meet USCIS requirements.

Our E-2 visa practice includes investment structuring and eligibility assessment, comprehensive business plan development demonstrating commercial viability, source of funds documentation, application preparation with detailed evidence packages, interview preparation at U.S. consulates, E-2 visa renewals and change of status applications, and E-2 to green card transition planning.

The E-2 visa offers significant advantages including no annual cap on the number of visas issued, renewable indefinitely in two-year increments, spouse eligibility for employment authorization, and the ability to bring essential employees on E-2 dependent visas. However, the E-2 is a nonimmigrant visa and does not directly lead to a green card.

Contact our E-2 visa lawyers at Liberum Law for a free consultation to discuss your investment plans and immigration strategy.