Can I extend my E2 visa?

Visa Extension: If you do not want to leave the US, then you have the option to file an application to Extend your status with USCIS and you can be granted an additional two years in E-2 status. All E-2 visa extension application with USCIS requires that you file: Form I-129 – petition for nonimmigrant worker.

How long can I stay out of the U.S. with an E2 visa?

two years
The application for E1 or E2 visa at a U.S. Consulate is often recommended over the change of status since a USCIS approval of change of status to E is only granted for a period of two years and is not valid for travel outside of the United States.

What happens if your E2 visa expires?

An E-2 treaty investor who has stayed past expiration is required to file his/her visa application at the consulate of the citizen’s country.

How many E-2 visas are issued each year?

In the EB-5 visa’s shadow, the E-2 treaty investor visa has rapidly grown to over 43,000 approved on an annual basis. This represents over four times the number of EB-5 visas issued in 2017!

How many times can an E2 visa be renewed?

E2 visas are valid for a period of five years and can be renewed with two-year extensions as long as you maintain the necessary qualifications. As it stands, there are no limits on the number of extensions you can take.

Is E2 visa multiple entry?

The number of entries is one issue concerning E2 visas. An entry refers to the number of times that a person on a particular visa can leave and re-enter the country. For E2 visas, there are two options: single or multiple.

How long is the E2 visa valid for?

How Long is the E2 Visa Valid? The initial period of time that the E2 visa is given for is 2 years. During those two years, the visa holder can continue developing the company in which they have invested. When that period of validity is close to expiring, the E2 visa holders can extend it.

How much money do you need to get an E2 visa?

There is no set minimum investment amount to qualify for an E2 visa. Investments as low as $50,000 or even lower have qualified for E2. There is no limit to the number of times you can extend your E2 visa. Some E2 visa holders stay in the United States for 15 years or longer.

What’s the best way to renew an E2 visa?

The first path is to a new visa admitted (one year periods) each time you (treaty alien) reenter the U.S. Depending on your travel schedule, this may not be convenient or manageable. The second way is to file for an extension of stay if you do not plan on traveling out of the U.S. before the expiration of your visa.

What does the E-2 Treaty visa mean?

The E-2 is a nonimmigrant visa that allows investors from treaty countries to work in the United States through their investment in a U.S. enterprise.

How long does it take to get an E2 visa?

The processing time for an E2 visa varies by Consulate anywhere from about two weeks to four months. After an initial review is completed, the Consulate will set up an interview with the applicant. If the E2 visa is approved, it may take up to a week for the visa itself to be issued.

What is the processing time for E-2 visas?

If your application is time sensitive, premium processing will expedite your E-2 visa processing time as applications with this option are the first to be addressed. The USCIS guarantees an E-2 visa processing time of 15 calendar days to those applicants who choose to use this service to shorten the process. E-2 Visa Status Check

When does my E2 visa expire?

What documents are needed to renew the E2 visa?

Form DS-160 barcode confirmation pages for you (the principal applicant) and each member of your family
Receipt showing payment of the non-refundable application fees
Investor Application.