The individual or the firm has the nationality of the treaty country (at least half of the company must be owned by nationals of the treaty country).

There must be substantial trade (more than 50 percent) between the U.S. and country of nationality. Trade includes the exchange, purchase or sale of goods or services or the transfer of technology.

The individual is either the principal trader, who is coming to the US o engage in substantial trade or an executive, manager, employee with special skill essential to the company.

Who Qualifies for an E-2 Treaty?

A person may be issued an E-2 Treaty investor visa if:

The individual or the firm has the nationality of the treaty country (at least half of the company must be owned by nationals of the treaty country).

The individual of the company has made or is in the process of making a substantial investment (generally in excess of $100,000.00 at risk) in a business in the United States.

The individual is either the principal investor, who will direct and develop the enterprise or an executive manager or employee with special skills essential to the company.