<html> <head> <title>E-2 Applications, US E-2, US Immigration Visa Servises, Employment Visas - VisaNow.Com Visa Directory E-2</title> <meta name="description" content="VisaNow.com offers US immigration visa servises including E-2 applications."> <meta name="keywords" content="E-2, E2, GREEN CARDS, US GREEN CARD, GREENCARD, EMPLOYMENT VISA, IMMIGRATION, UNITED STATES IMMIGRATION VISA, US IMMIGRATION VISA, H-1B VISA, H1B VISA, UNITED STATES GREENCARD, EMIGRATION, IMMIGRATION ATTORNEY, IMMIGRATION, LAWYER, IMMIGRATION SERVICES, IMMIGRANT, US CITIZENSHIP, USCIS, US Citizenship and Immigration Services, WORK PERMITS, ETA 750 A, ETA 750 B, I-130, I-485, I-765, B-1, B-2, EMPLOYER ASSISTANCE, IMMIGRATION FORMS AND APPLICATIONS, USCIS FORMS, VISA PROCESSING SERVICE, HUMAN RESOURCE, TOURIST VISA, STUDENT VISA, PERMANENT RESIDENCE, TEMPORARY RESIDENCE, VISA INFORMATION, VISANOW.COM, VISANOW, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, IL"> <link href="/styles.css" rel="stylesheet" type="text/css"> <script language="JavaScript" src="/IFrame.js"></script> <script language="JavaScript"> <!-- VerifyIFrameParent('/visadirectory/visas/e2.asp'); //--> </script> </head> <body bgcolor="#FFFFFF" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" topmargin="0" leftmargin="0"> <table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tr align="left" valign="top"> <td width="100%"><img src="/images/spacer.gif" width="1" height="8"><br> <span class="text"><a href="javascript:history.back(1)" id="anchors" target="_top">Back</a><img src="/images/spacer.gif" width="1" height="8"><br> <br></span> <span class="subhead">E-2<br> </span> <span class="text">Granted for applicants who want to enter the United States solely to develop and direct the operation of an enterprise in which they have invested a substantial amount of capital. An E-2 is also valid for their employees and members of their immediate family.<br> <br> This visa category is currently eligible for expedited processing by the USCIS for an addtional fee of $1,000 (U.S.). If you would like to take advantage of this program, please <a href="javascript: launchVisa('E-2+Premium')">click here</a> to begin your "E-2 Premium Processing" application. <br><br> <a href="javascript: launchVisa('E-2')"><img src="/images/b-start-your-app-or.gif" width="163" height="19" vspace="10" border=0></a><br> <br></span> <span class="text"> <a href="javascript: ScrollFormTo('requirements')" target="_self">What Are The Requirements For An E-2 Visa?</a><br> <a href="javascript: ScrollFormTo('valid')" target="_self">How Long Is The E-2 Visa Valid?</a><br> What Is The Application Fee: <a HREF="#" onclick="launchFullService('E-2'); return false;">Full Service</a><img src="/images/g-divider.gif" width="15" height="10"><a HREF="#" onclick="launchFastForms('True','E-2'); return false;">Fast Forms</a><br> <br> <br></span> <a name="requirements" id="requirements"></a> <span class="subhead">What Are The Requirements For An E-2 Visa?<br></span> <span class="text"> <ul> <li>If the applicant is presently in the United States, in status, VisaNow.com<font size=2><sup>®</sup></font> can submit the application here in the U.S.</li> <li>If the applicant is residing outside of the United States, the applicant submits Form DS-156 to the U.S. Consular office where he/she resides.</li> </ul> The consular officer may require additional documents to verify the purpose for obtaining the visa. The visa may be issued on the same day that the application is made and is in the form of a stamp in the applicant's passport. <BR><BR> To be eligible, the applicant, or business entity, which is making the application on behalf of an applicant, must: <ol> <li>Be a national of a country that has a treaty with the United States; and </li> <li>The applicant plans to enter the United States solely to develop and direct the operation of an enterprise in which the applicant or non-U.S. employer has invested a substantial amount of capital. </li> </ol> <p>If the applicant is an employee, he must have the same nationality as the company. </p> <p>This visa is granted to the spouse and minor children of the applicant regardless of nationality. </p> <p>The countries that maintain treaty status with the United States are: <ul> <li>Argentina</li> <li>Australia</li> <li>Austria</li> <li>Bangladesh</li> <li>Belgium</li> <li>Bulgaria</li> <li>Cameroon</li> <li>Canada</li> <li>China (Taiwan)</li> <li>Colombia</li> <li>The Congo</li> <li>Costa Rica</li> <li>Czech Republic</li> <li>Egypt</li> <li>Ethiopia</li> <li>Finland</li> <li>France</li> <li>Germany</li> <li>Grenada</li> <li>Honduras</li> <li>Iran </li> <li>Ireland</li> <li>Italy</li> <li>Japan</li> <li>Kazakhstan</li> <li>Korea</li> <li>Kyrgyzstan</li> <li>Latvia</li> <li>Liberia</li> <li>Luxembourg </li> <li>Mexico</li> <li>Moldova</li> <li>Morocco</li> <li>Netherlands</li> <li>Norway</li> <li>Oman</li> <li>Pakistan</li> <li>Panama</li> <li>Paraguay</li> <li>Philippines</li> <li>Poland</li> <li>Romania</li> <li>Senegal</li> <li>Slovak Republic</li> <li>Spain</li> <li>Sri Lanka</li> <li>Sweden</li> <li>Switzerland</li> <li>Suriname</li> <li>Thailand</li> <li>Togo</li> <li>Tunisia</li> <li>Turkey</li> <li>United Kingdom</li> <li>Yugoslavia</li> <li>Zaire</li> </ul> <br><br></span> <a name="valid" id="valid"></a> <span class="subhead">How Long Is The E-2 Visa Valid?<br></span> <span class="text">An applicant for an E-2 visa may be admitted for an initial period of one year and may be granted extensions of stay in increments of up to two years. 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