United States · Immigration54
E-2 Treaty Investor → Separate Immigrant Category
E-2 lets treaty-country nationals run a U.S. business, but it has no built-in Green Card route. Permanent residence requires a completely separate category — often EB-5, EB-1C, or a family petition.
Currently available · Editorial record dated 10/20/2026 · Not lawyer review or an eligibility decision. Check current official instructions.
Who this is for
E-2 investors exploring whether their business or family situation can support a separate Green Card case.
Common problems
No direct bridge
Years of successful E-2 business ownership do not themselves create any Green Card eligibility.