U.S. Work Visa

E-1/E-2 Visa

How We Help

Expand your business in the U.S., we prepare strong E-1/E-2 petitions for treaty traders and investors, allowing you to live, work, and scale your company in the U.S. with confidence.

E1-E2 Visa Background

The E-1 and E-2 are work visas that allow treaty country nationals to run or invest in U.S. businesses.

We help by streamlining the application process and reducing friction for international entrepreneurs and investors.

VISA DURATION
2-Year Renewable Terms
An initial 2-year term with unlimited 2-year renewals. No maximum stay.
FAMILY VISAS
E-1/E-2 Dependent Visa
Spouses and children may obtain E-1/E-2 dependent visas, with spouses eligible to work in the U.S.
PORTABILITY
Transfer Limited
E-1/E-2 status is tied to the treaty trader or investor's enterprise. A material change in ownership or business may require refiling or re-approval.
INTENT
Non-Immigrant Intent
E-1/E-2 holders must demonstrate intent to depart once status ends.

E-1/E-2 Eligibility

Treaty country nationality, substantial trade (E-1) or investment (E-2), U.S. business ownership or qualifying sponsorship, and supervisory/executive or essential skills role.

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Treaty Country Nationality
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Trade or Investment-Based
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U.S. Business Ownership or Sponsorship

E-1/E-2 Pricing

Trusted by

As seen in: AdaptiveSecurity, Wordware, Micro1, Trustwell

Ellis Processing

3 Weeks

Ellis Fee

$4,000

Fees Include

Overnight shipping (petition and notice), consulate interview practice with former consulate officer, RFE response (if necessary)

e1-e2 Timeline

Assessment

6 days

Document Collection

7 days

Petition Prep

5 days

Final Review

2 days

Analyze investment amount, nature of trade and company ownership/operational structure.

6 days

Why choose Ellis?

Approach

Investor and trade visas demand careful planning and presentation. Ellis offers straightforward guidance, transparent costs, and a dashboard for you to track progress, replacing the guesswork and hidden fees often associated with legacy firms.

  • Dedicated Attorney
  • AI-driven accuracy
  • Live Dashboard
  • Empathetic Comms
Legacy Firms
  • High Paralegal Ratios
  • Manual Tracking
  • Opaque Pricing
  • Slow Replies

E-1/E-2 Visa FAQ

The E visa categories are treaty-based, nonimmigrant visas that promote international trade and investment. The E-1 visa is for treaty traders who conduct substantial trade between the U.S. and their treaty country. The E-2 visa is for treaty investors who make a significant investment in a U.S. business. Both categories require that the applicant's country of nationality has a qualifying treaty with the United States.

Testimonials

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TESTIMONIAL
SEAN MCDERMOTT
Ellis is an exceptional immigration partner, delivering fast and knowledgeable service. Their platform makes the process easier than anything I've experienced in over a decade and a half of hiring international candidates to tech companies.
SEAN MCDERMOTT
Chief People Officer, Adaptive Security
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TESTIMONIAL
DAVID GULLEY
From start to finish, Ellis kept us informed and confident, tailoring their approach to our company's specific needs with remarkable attention to detail and results. Their unwavering commitment to client success truly sets them apart in an industry too often marred by complexity.
DAVID GULLEY
HEAD OF GLOBAL HUMAN RESOURCES, TRUSTWELL
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TESTIMONIAL
Filip Kozera
Ellis turned immigration into a competitive advantage for us. Being able to say "we've got your visa covered" helped us close top candidates we otherwise might have lost.
Filip Kozera
FOUNDER & CEO, WORDWARE

U.S. Immigration Solved

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