The E-2 visa is for investors from treaty countries, allowing them to enter the U.S. to develop or direct a business they have invested in or are actively investing in. To qualify, the applicant must meet several criteria, including the existence of a treaty between the U.S. and the applicant’s country, the nationality of the applicant, and the requirement that the investment be substantial and not marginal. The enterprise must be a real and operating commercial venture. Additionally, the applicant must be involved in developing and directing the business or, if an employee, must hold an executive or essential position. Nonprofit organizations do not qualify for E-2 status. The applicant must also intend to leave the U.S. at the end of their stay. This visa is typically used by those seeking to invest in or manage a business in the U.S. based on specific treaty agreements.