Updated guidance for international entrepreneurs and investors seeking to obtain the U.S. E-2 Treaty
Washington DC, United States, November 13, 2025 -- For Immediate Release
Date: November 13, 2025
Global Immigration Partners Clarifies E-2 Visa Investment Requirements and Expands Guidance for International Entrepreneurs
Washington DC / London – Global Immigration Partners (“Global Immigration Partners”), a leading U.S. immigration law firm, today issued updated guidance for international entrepreneurs and investors seeking to obtain the U.S. E-2 Treaty Investor Visa. The firm emphasizes key insights regarding the investment requirement and highlights its expanded support for global clients establishing or acquiring U.S. businesses.
Key Insight: The E-2 Visa Has No Fixed Minimum Investment
While prospective applicants often ask, “What is the minimum required investment for the E-2 visa?”, U.S. immigration regulations set no official minimum dollar amount. Instead, the investment must meet established legal standards:
- The investment must be substantial relative to the total cost of establishing or purchasing the business.
- Funds must be at risk, meaning the investor’s capital is subject to partial or total loss.
- The investment must be committed and active, not passive or speculative.
- The business must be more than marginal, demonstrating present or future capacity to generate income beyond the investor’s own livelihood and typically supporting U.S. job creation.
In practice, many successful E-2 applications involve investments around $100,000 or more, though the appropriate amount varies widely depending on the business model, industry, and operational needs.
At a glance
- Company
- Global Immigration Partners
- Location
- Washington DC, United States
Key figures
- Investment amount cited in many successful E-2 applications
- around $100,000 or more
People
- Alexander Jovyco-managing Partner
Products and programs
What This Means for Investors
“As an experienced immigration law firm, we advise clients to focus on the business’s viability rather than a specific investment number,” said Alexander Jovy, co-managing Partner at Global Immigration Partners. “We assess the cost structure, operational plan, and job-creation strategy to determine what level of investment is appropriate for an approvable E-2 case.”
Comprehensive E-2 Visa Services
Global Immigration Partners provides end-to-end support including:
- Business model assessment and investment strategy development;
- Guidance on structuring or acquiring a U.S. business entity;
- Drafting compliant business plans and financial projections;
- Documenting lawful source of funds and investment evidence;
- Full preparation and filing of the E-2 visa petition;
- Specialized support for clients in the UK, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and other treaty-eligible countries.
About Global Immigration Partners
Global Immigration Partners is a premier U.S. business immigration law firm offering strategic counsel to entrepreneurs, executives, investors, and families. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., with offices in London, Rome and globally, the firm delivers tailored immigration solutions backed by deep legal expertise and global client service. Learn more at globalimmigration.com.
Contact
Global Immigration Partners
US Office: 1717 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Suite 1025, Washington DC 20006
UK Office: 1 Mayfair Place, W1J 8AJ, London
Italy Office: Piazza di San Silvestro 8, 00187 Rome
Phone: +1 267-507-6078 (US) | +44 20 3769 9624 (UK)
Email: [email protected]
About the company: https://globalimmigration.com/
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In brief
Global Immigration Partners has issued updated guidance for entrepreneurs and investors pursuing the U.S. E-2 Treaty Investor Visa. The firm says there is no fixed minimum investment under U.S. immigration regulations; instead, an investment must be substantial relative to the business’s cost, committed and at risk, and tied to an active, non-marginal enterprise. The company notes that many successful applications involve investments around $100,000 or more, while the appropriate amount depends on the business and its operating needs. Global Immigration Partners says its expanded services include assessing business models, advising on business structures and investment strategies, preparing business plans and petitions, and documenting funds. Co-managing Partner Alexander Jovy said the firm evaluates viability, costs, operations and job-creation plans when advising clients.
Key takeaways
- The firm says E-2 visa rules do not establish an official minimum investment amount.
- Investments must meet legal standards concerning scale, risk, commitment and business activity.
- Many successful cases involve around $100,000 or more, according to the firm.
- The company offers support with business planning, investment evidence and E-2 petition filing.
