• E-2 Treaty Investor Visa Intake Questionnaire

    Complete this confidential, section-by-section questionnaire to help assess eligibility and map the right U.S. investment pathway.

  • Applicant Personal Information

  • Date of birth*
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    2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit year
  • Format: (000) 000-0000.

  • Nationality & Treaty Eligibility

  • The E-2 visa is available only to nationals of a country that maintains a qualifying treaty of commerce with the United States (e.g., Japan, South Korea, Philippines, U.K., Germany, Spain, Taiwan, and many others). Your nationality — not your country of residence — is what qualifies you.
  • Does the applicant or qualifying company hold nationality of a country with an E-2 treaty with the United States?*
  • Will the E-2 business be owned at least 50% by nationals of the same treaty country?*

  • Current Immigration & U.S. Travel Status

  • Are you currently in the United States?*
  • Have you ever been refused a U.S. visa or entry, or overstayed?*
  • Have you ever had any visa, immigration, or criminal issue in any country?*

  • Education & Professional Background

  • Investment Capacity & Source of Funds

  • The E-2 requires a substantial, at-risk, lawfully-sourced investment. There is no fixed legal minimum, but stronger cases typically invest USD 100,000 or more, depending on the business type.
  • How much are you prepared to invest in the U.S. business (USD)?*
  • Are the funds already available and liquid or readily accessible?*
  • Primary source(s) of the investment funds*

  • The U.S. Business

  • Which best describes your U.S. business plan?*
  • Have you prepared a business plan?*

  • Your Role & Job Creation

  • What ownership percentage will you hold in the U.S. business?*
  • Will you actively develop and direct the business with day-to-day control?*
  • How many U.S. employees do you expect to hire within 1–2 years?

  • Family / Dependents

  • Will any family members apply with you as E-2 dependents?*
  • Does your spouse intend to work in the U.S.?

  • Timeline & Goals

  • How soon are you hoping to relocate or obtain the visa?*

  • Which Cygnal Support Are You Interested In?

  • What level of support are you interested in?*
  • Would you like a free eligibility consultation?*

  • Consent & Acknowledgement

  • Acknowledgement
  • Date Signed*
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    2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit year
  • Should be Empty: