Transferring your E-2 Visa to another Company: Process, Requirements, and Tips

An E2 Treaty Visa is a nonimmigrant visa that allows nationals from E2 treaty countries to operate or work for a business within the United States.

An E-2 treaty country is defined as a country that has a signed treaty with the United States. A list of E-2 treaty countries is available here. To qualify for the E2 visa an investor needs to make a substantial investment in a U.S. enterprise or business.

Our London E-2 visa lawyers emphasize that to qualify for an E-2 Treaty Investor Visa, applicants must meetTo qualify for an E-2 Treaty Investor Visa, applicants must meet all the regulatory and evidentiary requirements set out in 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(e) and the U.S. Department of State’s 9 FAM 402.9. These standards define the essential eligibility criteria for investors from treaty countries such as the United Kingdom, focusing on the nature of the investment, ownership structure, and the operational integrity of the enterprise.

The U.S. Consulate General in Belfast does not process E-2 Treaty Investor Visa applications. Applicants residing in Northern Ireland must also apply through the U.S. Embassy in London, regardless of their regional location or nationality.