The E-2 visa law firm.
We prepare E-2 treaty investor applications for Frankfurt, Vienna and Bern. Work directly with a German-English New York attorney who has been through the E-2 process himself.
Thomas Plan · Attorney at Law
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What is the E-2 Visa?
A US visa for citizens of treaty countries, including Germany, Austria and Switzerland, who invest in a US business and run it themselves. It can be renewed for as long as the business runs, and your spouse and unmarried children under 21 can come with you.
How can I get it?
Start or buy a genuine US business, put a substantial investment at risk, and show that you will develop and direct it. There is no fixed minimum; the amount is measured against what your business costs. Most applicants apply at the US consulate in their country of residence, and each consulate has its own procedures and document requirements.
Where to fileWhy do you only handle one visa?
The E-2 is where our two passions meet: business and advocacy. We love helping entrepreneurs build something of their own in the United States, and handling one visa only lets us do it thoroughly. I went through the procedure myself, so I know what it asks of you.
The firmThe process
Assessment
Take the eligibility quiz and make an inquiry. Find out if the E-2 visa is for you and strategize with us on how to proceed. Timeline: 1 hour.
Structure and documents
Entity, accounts, contracts, due diligence, business plan, letters, the source-of-funds chain, and cover letter. Timeline: 2 weeks to 3 months. Varies with each business.
Filing
Forms, and the evidentiary packet in the format your consulate demands (Frankfurt: 30 pages), submission. Timeline: Frankfurt, about 60 days. Vienna, 2–4 weeks. Bern, within 2 months.
The interview
Travel to Frankfurt, Vienna or Bern. We prepare you with two mock-interview sessions in advance. Timeline: Usually, 1-2 weeks after your application has been processed.
Consular Decision
You are informed of the result. You are approved or need to show more proof.
Inquiry by e-mail
Write to info@e2pathway.com — your matter in outline is enough; confidential details and documents only once an engagement exists. You will have a reply within one business day, in English or German, and it will tell you whether the E-2 is worth examining in your case and what we would need to see next.