Can Russian citizens get an E-2 visa?

No. Russia has no qualifying treaty of commerce and navigation with the United States, so Russian nationals cannot use the E-2 category, no matter how strong the business is. The most common alternatives are the EB-5 immigrant investor program, the L-1 intracompany transfer for owners of a qualifying foreign company, or lawfully acquiring citizenship of a treaty country before applying. Each path has its own cost and timeline and should be assessed on your specific facts.

Can Ukrainian citizens use the E-2 visa?

Yes. Ukraine is an E-2 treaty country. A Ukrainian national who makes a substantial, at-risk investment in a real, operating U.S. enterprise that they develop and direct may qualify for E-2 treaty investor status. The visa is renewable, often for as long as the business continues to meet the requirements, though it remains nonimmigrant status rather than a green card.

How much must I invest for EB-5 in 2026?

The minimum is 800,000 dollars if you invest in a Targeted Employment Area (a rural area or one of high unemployment) or 1,050,000 dollars elsewhere. The capital must be lawfully sourced and fully traceable, placed at risk, and tied to creating or preserving at least 10 full-time U.S. jobs. Regional center projects can count indirect jobs toward that requirement.

Is there a minimum E-2 investment amount?

There is no fixed dollar figure for the E-2. The investment must be substantial relative to the total cost of the business and sufficient to make the enterprise operational. A capital-light service business in Aventura can qualify with a proportionately smaller investment than a restaurant or manufacturing venture. What matters is that the funds are committed, at risk, and enough to get the business running.

Do you charge for the first meeting?

Yes. We offer a paid strategy session — 200 dollars for about 20 minutes — credited toward your retainer if you engage the firm. It is led by an attorney and gives you a candid read on whether E-2 or EB-5 fits your nationality, capital, and goals, rather than a generic overview. To schedule, call (305) 315-3425 or email fitenkolaw@gmail.com.

Do you speak Russian and Ukrainian?

Yes. Our office serves the Sunny Isles Beach and Aventura investor community in English and Russian, so source-of-funds documentation, corporate records, and strategy can be discussed in your own language. This matters in investor cases, where translation accuracy and document consistency directly affect outcomes. Call (305) 315-3425 or email fitenkolaw@gmail.com to get started.

The 2026 E-2 and EB-5 Investor Visa Guide for Sunny Isles & Aventura

E-2 vs EB-5 for Sunny Isles & Aventura investors: eligibility, $800K TEA rules, source of funds. Book a paid strategy session: (305) 315-3425.

Fitenko Law PLLC, 600 Three Islands Blvd, Hallandale Beach, FL 33009. Phone: (305) 315-3425. Email: fitenkolaw@gmail.com