E-2 Treaty Investor Visa Attorney in San Antonio, Texas

E-2 Requirements and How We Prove Them

The E-2 has no fixed dollar minimum, which is a blessing and a trap. It means a modest business can qualify, but it also means every element must be documented carefully, because officers exercise real judgment.

A Treaty Country National

You must be a citizen of a country that has the right treaty with the United States, and Mexico qualifies. The business must also be at least fifty percent owned by nationals of the same treaty country. We confirm nationality and ownership at the outset.

A Substantial, At-Risk Investment

The investment must be substantial in relation to the cost of the business, committed, and genuinely at risk. Money sitting in a bank account is not enough. We document the funds going into leases, equipment, inventory, and operations, and we trace where the money came from.

A Real Operating Enterprise

The business must be a real, active company that produces goods or services, not a passive investment or an idle shell. It should also be more than marginal, meaning it has the present or future capacity to generate more than just a living for you. A credible business plan carries a lot of weight here.

Develop and Direct

You must be coming to develop and direct the business, usually shown through majority ownership or a controlling managerial role. Key employees with specialized skills can sometimes qualify for their own E-2 status under the same company.

The Investors We Represent

Our E-2 clients are entrepreneurs putting real money and effort into U.S. businesses, from restaurants and franchises to technology and import ventures. Many are moving their families to Texas and want the visa handled in a way that supports the business plan rather than complicating it. We help investors organize their enterprise and their records so the application tells a coherent story, and we stay available as the business grows and the visa comes up for renewal. For families building a life here, we keep the guidance clear in English and Spanish at every step.

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What to Expect

The E-2 Process and What to Expect

Most E-2 cases for Mexican nationals run through the U.S. consulate rather than USCIS. We assemble the application, the business plan, the financial and source-of-funds evidence, and the ownership documents into a single persuasive package, then prepare you for the consular interview.

The E-2 is a nonimmigrant visa, so you show intent to depart when your status ends, but it can be renewed again and again for as long as the business continues to qualify, which is why many families build long-term lives on it. Approval periods and validity vary by nationality and consulate. In our experience, the strongest E-2 cases are the ones where the money trail and the business plan tell one clear, consistent story.

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Attorney Alfredo Lozano is Board-Certified in Immigration and Nationality Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, and since founding the firm in 2006 he has brought a Marine Corps veteran's discipline, more than 20 years of immigration experience, and a fully bilingual team to every case the firm handles.

Our approach combines personalized counsel with the documentation rigor these cases demand, so your petition is prepared correctly the first time. Board Certification means the state has independently verified his experience, tested his knowledge, and confirmed his standing among peers, which is the kind of assurance that matters when your family's future is on the line.

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Our Team

Our team includes experienced attorneys, legal professionals, and client-care specialists who share a common commitment: making the immigration process as clear and manageable as possible for every family we serve.

Alfredo Lozano

Managing Attorney

Board-Certified in Immigration and Nationality Law and a Marine Corps veteran who leads every case strategy.

Linda Hamilton

Attorney

Guides families and employers through petitions, waivers, and interviews with steady, detailed advocacy.

Minerva Gonzalez

Legal Assistant

Prepares documentation and keeps every case organized, accurate, and moving forward.

Mayra Juarez

Legal Administrator

Coordinates case management and client communication across our three Texas offices.

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E-2 Investor Help in San Antonio, Eagle Pass, and San Angelo

San Antonio and the border region draw entrepreneurs from across Mexico, and we built our business practice to serve them, in English and Spanish. We help investors buy or launch companies, structure ownership correctly, and prepare consular filings that hold up to scrutiny. If your goal is eventually a green card, we will map how the E-2 fits a longer plan. Every case begins with a free consultation.

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Tell us about your family's situation and our bilingual team will reach out to schedule your free case evaluation.

E-2 Treaty Investor Visa FAQs

Lozano Law Firm focuses exclusively on the practice areas listed above. We do not handle asylum or criminal immigration cases. When clients come to us with needs outside our scope, we refer them to trusted colleagues who specialize in those areas. Our referral network includes attorneys who handle asylum claims and criminal immigration consequences, so every person who contacts us receives direction toward the right help.

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