E-2 LAWYERS IN
BIRMINGHAM
Compare 6 verified E-2 immigration attorneys in Birmingham, Alabama. Find the right lawyer for your E-2 Treaty Investor Visa case with transparent reviews and success rates.
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Why Hire a E-2 Lawyer in Birmingham?
Birmingham is home to 6 verified E-2 immigration attorneys with an average of 21 years of experience and a 93% average success rate. These attorneys collectively serve clients in 5 languages including English, Portuguese, Tagalog, Mandarin and more.
The E-2 Treaty Investor visa allows citizens of countries that maintain a treaty of commerce and navigation with the United States to enter and work in the US based on a substantial investment in a US business. There is no fixed minimum investment amount, but amounts typically range from $100,000 to $200,000 or more depending on the business type. The investment must be substantial relative to the total cost of the business, must be at risk, and the business must be more than marginal (capable of generating more than enough income to support the investor and family). E-2 visas are renewable indefinitely, but do not directly lead to a green card. Notable exclusions include citizens of India and China, whose countries do not have E-2 treaties. An attorney can help structure the investment and business plan to meet USCIS requirements.
E-2 Process Overview
Treaty Country Verification
1 weekConfirm the investor is a citizen of a country that has an E-2 treaty with the United States.
Investment & Business Setup
1-3 monthsMake a substantial investment in a real, operating US business. The investment must be at risk and irrevocable.
Application Preparation
2-4 weeksPrepare DS-160 and supporting documents including business plan, investment evidence, and source of funds.
Consular Interview
2-8 weeks for schedulingAttend a visa interview at a US embassy or consulate in your home country or country of residence.
Visa Issuance & Renewals
1-2 weeks after approvalE-2 visas are typically granted for 2-5 years and can be renewed indefinitely as long as the business operates.
Common Challenges
- •Proving the investment is "substantial" relative to the business cost
- •Demonstrating the business is not "marginal" (generating sufficient income)
- •No direct path to permanent residency from E-2 status
- •Citizens of non-treaty countries (India, China) are ineligible
- •Maintaining valid status while the business grows
Required Documents
- •DS-160 Nonimmigrant Visa Application
- •Proof of treaty country citizenship
- •Evidence of substantial investment (wire transfers, receipts)
- •Comprehensive business plan with financial projections
- •Business formation documents (articles, licenses)
- •Source of investment funds documentation