The E2 Investor Visa allows an individual to enter and work inside of the United States based on an investment he or she will be controlling, while inside the United States. This visa must be renewed every other year, but there is no limit to how many times one can renew. Investment must be "substantial." An investor must "contribute" to the US economy. (Setting up a small shop alone is not enough.) Investor visas are available only to "treaty nations".
E2 Investor Visa Minimum Investment Amount The dollar amount of cash investment normally should exceed $200,000, depending on the type of business. This is an approximated amount and applicants must be aware that some consulates can require as much as $500,000 and more. The dollar amount should only be money spent on the business. Any expenses not directly spent on the actual business itself will not count toward the required amount.
