I believe that the E2 visas require you to demonstrate "non-immigrant intent" (or however they phrase it). They want you to show that you plan to leave the US e

I believe that the E2 visas require you to demonstrate "non-immigrant intent" (or however they phrase it). They want you to show that you plan to leave the US eventually, and any time spent in the US can't be used towards applying for citizenship, etc. Confusingly, http://www.peerallylaw.com/en/content/view/517 http://www.peerallylaw.com/en/content/view/517 says that some government departments allow dual intent on the E2... In summary: maintaining correct visa status in the US can be hard.