The E-2 Visa, also known as Investor Visa, allows foreign entrepreneurs and investors to start, acquire or continue a business or franchise in the United States. The E-2 visa is available to citizens of countries that have a treaty of commerce with the United States.

The investor can buy an existing business, create a new one, or acquire a franchise. This Visa may be granted to the Investor, a manager or an essential employee of the venture.

This Visa grants the spouse of the applicant a work permit, during the validity of the Visa.