International Entrepreneur Parole / E-2 Treaty Investor / EB-5 Immigrant Investor in United States

International Entrepreneur Parole / E-2 Treaty Investor / EB-5 Immigrant Investor · United States visa route

longTerm · last reviewed 2026-06 · all United States routes

A longer-stay route based on its specific eligibility requirements.

Route overview

Typical timeline / duration: Route-specific: parole, nonimmigrant visa, or immigrant green card pathway.

Important notes

USCIS lists options for alien entrepreneurs, including parole/nonimmigrant and immigrant pathways.
International Entrepreneur Rule can allow up to 3 entrepreneurs per startup to be eligible for parole.
EB-5 is an immigrant investor route.
E-2 depends on treaty nationality and substantial investment.
Route-specific and limited to qualifying enterprise/authorised employment.

Official source

Official source: United States official source

Also look at similar visas from these countries

Mexico Temporary Resident Visa for investors in Mexican companies / economic solvency Open this route → Malta Malta Startup Residence Programme; separate Malta Permanent Residence Programme (MPRP) if using residence-by-investment Open this route → Thailand SMART Visa: Investor, Executive, Startup Entrepreneur categories; other business/non-immigrant routes may also apply Open this route → United Arab Emirates Golden Visa for investors/entrepreneurs; Green residence for investors/partners establishing or participating in commercial activity Open this route →

Visa rules change frequently. This page is a research guide, not legal advice. Confirm current requirements with the official source before applying.