E-2 Case Study: Approval for Italian Investor Through U.S. Consulate in Rome

E-2 visa approval through consular processing requires demonstrating that the investment is substantial, at risk, and directed toward an active U.S. enterprise. In this case, our client, an Italian national, invested approximately $80,000 to acquire an existing U.S. retail store and received approval immediately following her interview at the U.S. Consulate in Rome, securing a five-year E-2 visa.

Prospective applicants processing through Rome should account for consular interview wait times, which have consistently run among the longest for E-2 cases, typically around three months from filing to approval.