E-2 Visa Eligibility Check
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Free eligibility check
Do you qualify for the E-2 visa?
Answer 5 quick questions. No account, no commitment, no legal knowledge required.
Step 1 of 5
What country are you a national of?
Your nationality — not your country of residence — determines E-2 treaty eligibility.
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Step 2 of 5
What type of US business investment are you considering?
Select the option that best describes your situation.
Start a new business
Build a US enterprise from scratch
Buy an existing business
Acquire an operating US business
Buy a US franchise
Invest in a franchise system
Expand my existing business
Open a US branch or subsidiary
Not sure yet
Still exploring my options
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How much are you prepared to invest in a US business?
There is no fixed legal minimum, but your investment must be "substantial" relative to the total business cost.
Under $50,000
$50,000 – $100,000
$100,000 – $250,000
$250,000 – $500,000
$500,000 – $1M
Over $1M
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What role will you play in the US business?
The E-2 visa requires you to direct and develop the enterprise — not make a passive investment.
Owner / CEO
100% or majority owner, active day-to-day
Executive manager
Senior leadership, supervisory role
Minority partner
Co-investor with partial ownership
Passive investor
No day-to-day management involvement
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Step 5 of 5
When are you hoping to move to the United States?
This helps us match you with an attorney suited to your timeline.
As soon as possible
Within 6 months
Within 1 year
Still exploring
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Email address — we'll send your results here
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