Excel in Your DS-160: E-2 Visa Personnel Details

Launch Your U.S. Business with Confidence

Welcome to Part 9 of the Law Offices of Chris M. Ingram’s DS-160 video series! You’ve conquered the toughest sections—now, let’s breeze through the E-2 Visa Personnel Information, showcasing your role as the key investor for a winning U.S. visa application.

E-2 Visa: Applicant’s Present Position

Select “Principal/Owner/Investor/Trader” from the dropdown. Detail your current role and duties in your home country. USCIS wants to see how your background aligns with your U.S. business. Switching fields (e.g., UK lawyer to beauty salon owner)? Your Business Plan must outline training and licensing for success.

E-2 Visa: Applicant’s U.S. Position

List your U.S. role as “Manager” and describe your executive duties, emphasizing your leadership in setting goals and driving success. Avoid appearing detached—show you’ll personally oversee the business, even with subordinate managers. Answer “No” to replacing a U.S. worker or continuing existing employment, as you’re starting or acquiring a new business.

With regards to the question as to whether this application is based on the continuance of existing employment, the answer should again be “No” since you will be leaving your home country to head up your new business.

Contact Information

Provide two contacts: yourself as the business owner and our law firm as your representative. We’ll ensure your details are accurate for USCIS submission.

E-2 Visa: Temporary Work Visa Information

Confirm your work location and provide your company’s Entity Number from the Articles of Incorporation/Organization. This number, found in your formation documents, validates your business. Congratulations—you’ve completed the E-2 visa section!

Secure Your Visa with Expert Support

Congratulations! You’ve completed the E2 visa portion of this form. Stay tuned for Part 10 on uploading your passport photo. Contact us for a free consultation to perfect your DS-160 and launch your U.S. business today!

Chris M. Ingram, a U.S. Immigration Attorney, is originally from Northampton, England. He earned his BA (Hons) in Law from De Montfort University, Leicester, UK, in 1994. In 1996, he completed his Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice (PGDLP) at De Montfort School of Law, followed by a Master of Laws (LL.M.) from Huddersfield University, UK, in 1998. After relocating to the United States, Chris was admitted to the New York State Bar in 2003 and has been a proud member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) since 2004.

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