E2 Visa Lawyer Toronto & New York

U.S Immigration and Mobility

E2 Treaty Investor Visa

Mayo Law helps treaty country nationals, entrepreneurs, business owners, and essential employees secure E2 visas to invest in and operate U.S. businesses. From the initial investment structure and business plan through to the consular interview, renewal, and dependent visas for your spouse and children — we handle the legal side of your E2 application end to end, out of our Toronto and New York offices, across Canada, and globally.

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Credentials and experience

How we can help

E2 visa representation — from initial filing through renewals and beyond.

E2 visas come down to detail. U.S. consular officers and USCIS adjudicators scrutinize the source of funds, the substantiality of the investment, the operational readiness of the business, and the applicant's role as the investor or essential employee. A weak business plan, an unexplained wire transfer, or a marginal enterprise finding can sink an otherwise strong case. We build E2 petitions to withstand that scrutiny.

Mayo Law represents E2 treaty investor visa applicants from across the treaty country list — including the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, Israel, Mexico, Argentina, Japan, South Korea, Australia, Turkey, Pakistan, Egypt, and others — as well as Canadian residents holding second citizenship in a treaty country. We file with U.S. consulates abroad and process E2 change-of-status petitions with USCIS for applicants already in the United States.

E2 visa applications and consular processing:
new E2 petitions, DS-160 and DS-156E preparation, business plan drafting, source of funds documentation, and consular interview prep.
E2 change of status and extensions: I-129 filings for applicants already in the U.S., E2 visa renewals, and extension of stay petitions for principal investors and dependents.
E2 essential employee visas: petitions for executives, supervisors, and specialized skill employees of E2 treaty enterprises.

E2 visa denials, RFEs, and refusals:
221(g) administrative processing, responses to Requests for Evidence, refiling after denial, and appeals strategy.
E2 dependents and spouse work authorization: E2 derivative visas for spouses and unmarried children under 21, and E2S spousal work authorization filings.
E2 to green card pathways: EB-5 transitions, EB-1C multinational manager petitions, EB-2 NIW evaluations, and long-term immigration planning for E2 investors building permanent ties in the U.S.

Who we work with

Different E2 paths for different investors — across treaty countries and industries.

Entrepreneurs and founders

First-time E2 investors launching new U.S. businesses, founders relocating an existing operation across the border, and franchise buyers acquiring established U.S. units. Business plan, investment structure, entity formation, and consular filing handled together.

Established business owners and investors

Treaty country nationals acquiring U.S. companies, expanding portfolios across multiple E2 enterprises, or restructuring ownership for E2 qualification. Source of funds work, due diligence support, and substantiality analysis built around the actual deal.

Essential employees and families

Executives, managers, and specialized employees of E2 treaty enterprises relocating to the U.S., plus E2 dependent visas and E2S spousal work authorization for families joining the principal investor.

Why choose us?

An E2 visa practice built around real businesses and real investors.

01 One firm, both sides of the border

We run an E2 practice out of Toronto and New York — same firm, same standards, no handoff to a U.S. "partner firm" you've never met. Clients across Canada, the GTA, and treaty countries worldwide work directly with our team from intake through consular interview.

02 Business plan and legal in one place

A defensible E2 needs a business plan that ties to the investment, the source of funds, the staffing trajectory, and the substantiality test. We work with your accountant and business plan writer — or build the package in-house — so the legal story and the business story line up.

03 Beyond the E2 stamp

E2 visas rarely sit on their own. Investors come tied to U.S. business incorporation, real estate purchases, tax planning, employment matters for new U.S. staff, and eventual green card strategy. We handle the connected work without sending you to three other firms.

About us

A trusted Toronto and New York law firm representing E2 treaty investors entering the U.S.

Client success

“Joseph explained every step of the legal process in a clear and straightforward manner. I always felt informed and at ease. His professionalism and dedication gave me confidence that my case was in the right hands. I highly recommend his services to anyone seeking legal assistance.”

“Working with Joseph Mayo was a fantastic experience. He is incredibly knowledgeable and efficient, helping me with important files that needed quick submission. His expertise and dedication were evident, and he guided me through the process in record time. I’m grateful for his prompt and thorough assistance. Highly recommended for anyone needing legal expertise!”

“Joseph’s the kind of lawyer who actually listens. I never felt like just a file on his desk—he really took the time to understand me and what I was going through. It made the whole experience a lot less stressful. I’m honestly so glad I found him.”

Get in touch

Whether you're filing your first E2, renewing an existing visa, responding to a denial, or planning your move to a green card — let's talk through where you are.