Innovator Founder Visa vs E-2 Treaty Investor

If you're choosing between these two, the question usually comes down to where you want to build your business and how quickly you need permanent residency. The E-2 is faster and cheaper for US-bound entrepreneurs, while the Innovator Founder offers a direct path to UK residency if you're willing to meet stricter eligibility requirements upfront.

1. 01

   Budget and cost

   Pick Innovator Founder

   Innovator Founder if you can afford the higher fee and want permanent residency access.

   Pick E-2

   E-2 is significantly cheaper at $460 vs $1,580 for the Innovator Founder visa.

2. 02

   Work experience required

   Pick Innovator Founder

   Innovator Founder if you have 2+ years of work experience and an established business track record.

   Pick E-2

   E-2 if you're early-stage with no prior entrepreneurial experience needed.

3. 03

   Education requirements

   Pick Innovator Founder

   Innovator Founder requires a bachelor's degree for eligibility.

   Pick E-2

   E-2 requires only high school education or equivalent.

4. 04

   Path to permanent residency

   Pick Innovator Founder

   Innovator Founder offers a clear path to UK permanent residency in roughly 3 years.

   Pick E-2

   E-2 does not lead to permanent residency or citizenship.

5. 05

   Language requirements

   Pick Innovator Founder

   Innovator Founder requires passing a language test as part of the application.

   Pick E-2

   E-2 has no language test requirement.