Short answer: US E-1/E-2-style visas require treaty nationality and substantial trade or investment. They are nonimmigrant, renewable, but not green cards by themselves.
Treaty Investor/Trader Visa Concepts
Written by Global Immigrate consultants · Reviewed by Oscar Yip, Founder & Managing Director
Summary
Treaty-based temporary investment or trade status — not a green card.
FAQ
PRC nationals for E-2?
Mainland China is not an E-2 treaty state; some qualify via a second nationality.
How much investment?
No fixed statutory minimum — must be “substantial”.
Switch to EB-5?
Separate filing — not automatic.