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- Trade vs Investment: E1 visas are based on trade, E2 visas are based on investment in an active business, and EB-5 visas are based on investment in a new commercial enterprise that creates jobs.
- Business Activity: E1 visa holders may only work in the activity for which they were approved when the visa was granted. E2 visa holders are restricted to working in the business they've invested in. EB-5 visa holders are not restricted in their employment.
- Permanent Residency: E1 and E2 visas do not directly lead to permanent residency, while the EB-5 visa can.
- Investment Amount: The E1 visa does not require a specific investment amount, while the E2 visa requires a "substantial" investment. The EB-5 visa requires a significant investment of either $1.8 million or $900,000 in a TEA.
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The E1 visa is based on trade, E2 is based on investment in an active business, and EB-5 is based on investment in a new commercial enterprise that creates jobs. E1 and E2 visas do not directly lead to permanent residency, while the EB-5 visa can.
No, an investment in a U.S. business is not required for the E1 Visa. This visa is based on trade.
A "substantial" investment refers to a significant amount of capital that is invested in a bona fide enterprise in the U.S. The amount varies depending on the type of business, but it should be sufficient to ensure the investor's financial commitment to the successful operation of the enterprise.
The investment for an E2 Visa must be in an active business as opposed to passive investment such as stocks or real estate.
A Targeted Employment Area (TEA) is either a rural area or an area experiencing high unemployment. If the investment is made in a TEA, the minimum investment for an EB-5 visa is reduced to $900,000.
In-Depth Investor Visa Guides
EB-5 and E-2 deep dives: investment thresholds, TEAs, regional centers, source of funds, treaty country lists.
EB-5 Minimum Investment 2026
$800K (TEA) vs $1.05M, job creation, source of funds.
Read guide →TEA Targeted Employment Area Explained
Rural vs high-unemployment TEA, set-asides, $800K threshold.
Read guide →EB-5 Regional Centers 2026
How to evaluate, RIA changes, integrity measures, exemplar approval.
Read guide →EB-5 Source of Funds Documentation
Lawful source, path of funds, country-specific remittance rules.
Read guide →E-2 vs EB-5 Decision Guide
Treaty visa vs immigrant petition: which is right?
Read guide →E-2 Treaty Trader Country List
Complete 80-country list, CBI pathway for non-treaty nationals.
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I am incredibly grateful to attorneys Diane and Donald and paralegal Diana for their support in preparing my N-400 application and interview. Even though I am in Washington and they are based in Florida, they guided me seamlessly through the entire process. While they couldn't be with me at the interview, they made sure I was well-prepared, giving me the confidence I needed to go in on my own. Thanks to their help, I was ready, approved, and officially became a U.S. citizen last week! A special shout-out to paralegal Diana, who was incredibly responsive, diligent, detail-oriented, and supportive throughout the entire process. She always made sure my questions were answered and kept everything on track, which I truly appreciated!
Good morning, on December 4th our family had our final court hearing. Thank God we received a positive outcome. I am very grateful to Claxton Law Group PLLC for all their support from day one. When we needed help, they were always there for us, supporting us and answering our questions. We had the privilege of meeting attorney Diane, a very kind person. Thank you to Lea and Carlos for all their hard work every day. We will continue with you until the very end, God willing. Blessings!