[Bashmaistora]

I have some questions regarding the E-2 Visa.

An early stage startup could run extremely lean in the early days so how do you estimate a substantial investment amount?

What are some common pitfalls in the application process?

[proberts]

There's no legal minimum but most Consulates want to see at least $50-75k invested (but the more, the better). And investment here - this is the main pitfall for startups/small companies applying for E-2s - means actually spending the money in the U.S., not simply depositing money into the U.S. company's bank account.