Question 1

Can Brazilians get an E-2 visa?

Accepted Answer

Brazil is NOT an E-2 treaty country. But Brazilians with second citizenship from a treaty country (Portugal, Italy, Spain, Germany, Grenada, among others) can qualify. The dual-citizenship strategy is common for Brazilians with European ancestry or Caribbean citizenship-by-investment.

Question 2

What is the minimum investment for the E-2?

Accepted Answer

There's no official minimum — USCIS uses the 'substantial investment' concept proportional to the business. In practice, investments below $100,000 are rarely approved. A healthy baseline is $150,000-$200,000 for service businesses, and more for franchises or inventory-heavy operations.

Question 3

Can the E-2 visa be renewed indefinitely?

Accepted Answer

Yes, E-2 is renewable in up to 5-year increments indefinitely — as long as the business remains active and job-generating. Some Pinho Law clients are on their 4th or 5th renewal. The key is keeping the business viable and documenting the operation.

Question 4

Does the E-2 visa lead to the green card?

Accepted Answer

Not directly — E-2 has no dual intent. But E-2 is an excellent platform to transition to EB-5 (if you've already invested $800K+), EB-1A (if you've developed an extraordinary-ability profile), or EB-2 NIW (if your business has national-interest impact). The E-2 → NIW path is common among entrepreneurs.

Item	USD
Ds 1 6 0	$185
Mrr Fee	$100
USCIS filing fees	$285
Attorney fees	$5,000 – $9,000
Certified translations	$600
Estimated TOTAL	$5,885 – $9,885

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