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E-2 visa approval rate in 2026: around 90%, with the latest U.S. State Department data, issuances by fiscal year, top countries, and the main reasons cases get denied.

E-2 visa processing time in 2026: consular timelines (2 weeks to 4 months), change of status, premium processing (15 business days), and how to speed up your case.

E-2 visa cost in 2026: how much you need to invest, government fees (the $315 visa fee), attorney fees, a sample total budget, and renewal costs.

E-2 visa requirements explained for 2026: treaty country eligibility, the substantial investment rule, source of funds, marginality, ownership, and how to qualify.