The United States encourages immigrant investors and entrepreneurs to contribute to its economy through business investment and job creation. This blog post introduces two powerful immigration pathways—the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program and the E-2 Treaty Investor Visa—that allow you to build wealth and secure lawful permanent residence or long-term presence in the U.S. 

“Your investment. Your future. Our expertise.” 

The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program 

The EB-5 visa is a direct pathway to a Green Card for qualifying investors. 

Key Requirements: 

• Investment Amount: $1,050,000 (or $800,000 in targeted employment areas) 
• Job Creation: Must create or preserve at least 10 full-time jobs for U.S. workers 
• Investment Vehicle: Can invest directly in your own business or through a USCIS-approved Regional Center 

Benefits: 

• Direct path to lawful permanent residence (Green Card) 
• Green Cards available for spouse and unmarried children under 21
• No sponsor or employer required 

The E-2 Treaty Investor Visa 

The E-2 visa allows citizens of certain treaty countries to live and work in the U.S. based on a substantial investment in a U.S. business. 

Key Requirements: 

• Nationality: Must be a citizen of a qualifying treaty country 
• Investment: Substantial investment in a real operating enterprise 
• Business Control: Must direct and develop the enterprise

Benefits: 

• Fast processing times
• Renewable indefinitely as long as the business remains viable
• Dependents (spouse and children) can join you; spouse can work

Important: E-2 is a non-immigrant visa and does not automatically lead to a Green Card. 

Key Differences Between EB-5 and E-2 

• Type: EB-5 – Immigrant Visa (Green Card) | E-2 – Non-Immigrant Visa
• Investment Amount: EB-5 – $800,000+ | E-2 – Substantial (often $100,000+)
• Job Creation: EB-5 – Required (10 U.S. jobs) | E-2 – Business must not be marginal 
• Nationality Requirement: EB-5 – None | E-2 – Must be from treaty country
• Path to Green Card: EB-5 – Direct | E-2 – Indirect or separate process

Your Next Steps 

• Evaluate Your Investment Readiness: How much are you ready to invest?
• Consult with an Attorney: Investment immigration requires careful planning.
• Prepare a Strong Petition: Gather business plans, investment documents, proof of job creation plans.
• File the Appropriate Petition: EB-5 (Form I-526E) or E-2 Visa Application.

Tip: Strategic early planning leads to better outcomes and faster approvals. 

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At the Law Offices of Fogam and Associates, LLC, we guide investors, entrepreneurs, and visionary immigrants through every stage of the EB-5 and E-2 visa process with personalized, strategic advice.

Your investment. Your future. Our expertise.

About Law Offices of Fogam and Associates, LLC

Founded by Edwin Fogam, an immigrant attorney with over 28 years of experience, the Law Offices of Fogam and Associates, LLC is committed to helping immigrants and investors build secure futures through business, investment, and family-based immigration solutions.