E-2 Visa from Canada in 2026: The Complete Guide for Canadian Investors
The E-2 visa from Canada is one of the cleanest cross-border investor pathways available to a Canadian entrepreneur in 2026 — and one of the most under-utilized. Canada is an E-2 treaty country with zero reciprocity fees, up to 5-year visa validity, and direct consular processing in Toronto, Calgary, Vancouver, Montreal, and Ottawa. A Canadian […]
E-2 Visa to Green Card: 4 Proven Pathways in 2026
The E-2 visa to green card transition is one of the most misunderstood corners of U.S. immigration. The E-2 is a non-immigrant visa with no direct path to permanent residency — but that doesn’t mean E-2 holders are stuck renewing forever. In 2026, four legal pathways let treaty investors transition from E-2 to a U.S. […]
How Much Does an E-2 Visa Cost in 2026? Complete Fee Breakdown
The E-2 visa cost in 2026 has two distinct components that most applicants confuse: the process cost (government fees, attorney fees, business plan) and the investment cost (the substantial capital you put into your U.S. business). The process cost typically runs $6,000 to $15,000 per applicant, while the investment cost runs $80,000 to $400,000+ depending […]
Can a Canadian Get an E-2 Visa? 2026 Guide for Investors
Yes. Canadian citizens can get an E-2 visa because Canada has the required treaty relationship with the United States, and it remains one of the most common and successful routes for Canadian entrepreneurs entering the U.S. market. For qualified applicants, approval rates for Canadians have consistently exceeded 90% since fiscal year 2021, and all Canadian […]
EB-5 Immigration Attorney: Choose Your Best Fit
If you’re considering EB-5 now, you are not entering the same program investors discussed a few years ago. The rules, filing posture, and risk profile changed after the 2022 reforms. For Canadian investors and business owners, the process can get more complex because immigration strategy, source-of-funds evidence, and cross-border structuring intersect. At Mayo Law, we […]
E-2 visa vs EB-5 visa which is better: 2026 Insight
A Canadian founder reaches the same moment. The U.S. customer pipeline is real, the New York or Florida expansion plan is ready, and the immigration question becomes the gating issue. At Mayo Law, this question drives the conversation. Do you need a fast operating visa so you can get into the U.S. and run the […]