Ace Your DS-160: E-2 Visa Business Profile

Secure Your U.S. Business Visa

Welcome to Part 8 of the Law Offices of Chris M. Ingram’s DS-160 video series! We’re thrilled to guide E-2 visa applicants through the Business Profile section, ensuring your application showcases your investment for swift USCIS approval.

Let’s start with your business name—go ahead and enter the full name of your business entity. Then, choose the type of business enterprise you’ve incorporated.

Now, when it comes to the “corporate headquarters” question, don’t worry if you’re running a small business. Most small businesses don’t have a traditional headquarters—meaning a main office that oversees multiple locations. So, if your business operates from one place/locality, simply list that address as your headquarters.

As for the date of incorporation, that’s simply the date you officially registered your company in the U.S., whether you started it as a brand-new business to sponsor your visa, or formed it to purchase an existing business that will be the visa sponsor.

Input Your Business Details

Enter your business’s full legal name and select its enterprise type. For “corporate headquarters,” use your primary location—small businesses with one office qualify. Provide the U.S. incorporation date, whether for a new or purchased business sponsoring your visa. Select the “Nature of the Business” (e.g., General Trade, Retail Sales) and add a brief description, as shown in our guide.

Foreign Parent Business Information

Most E-2 businesses are owned by individuals, not foreign companies. Input your name as the foreign owner. In partnerships, use “Add Another” for co-investors. Select “Applicant” for Immigration Status. Your ownership must be at least 50% (or equal in partnerships, unless your spouse co-invests).

Succeed with Expert Guidance

Our team ensures your DS-160 meets USCIS standards. Stay tuned for Part 9. Contact us for a free consultation to perfect your E-2 visa application today!