On Monday, June 11, 2012, U.S. President Barack Obama signed legislation that authorizes Israeli nationals to apply for E-2 (Treaty Investor) non-immigrant visa status, allowing them to live and work in the United States so long as the investment contributes to the U.S. economy. Israel now joins 79 other countries eligible for E-2 visa status. … Read more →

The U.S. Senate unanimously approved a bill that would add Israel to the list of countries whose nationals are eligible to apply for E-2 (Treaty Investor) visa status. The bill unanimously passed the U.S. House of Representatives on March 19 and now heads to U.S. President Barack Obama for his signature. Once signed into law … Read more →

On March 19, 2012, the U.S. House of Representatives, by a unanimous vote of 371-0, passed H.R. 3992, a bill that would add Israel to the list of countries whose nationals are eligible to apply for E-2 (Treaty Investor) visa status. Rep. Howard Berman (D–Calif.) originally introduced the bill on February 9, 2012, and it … Read more →