One advantage of the E-2 visa is that it does not require a job offer from a U.S. employer. This makes the E-2 visa attractive for Canadians who are interested in starting their own business in the United States. Another advantage of the E-2 visa is that it allows Canadians to live and work anywhere in the United States. This flexibility can be attractive for Canadians who want to experience different parts of the country.

The E-2 visa allows Canadians to bring their families to the United States. Another benefit of the E-2 visa is that it does not have a quota, which means that there are no limits on the number of visas that can be issued. Payment of the visa reciprocity fee is required for all those who wish to obtain an E-2 visa, this includes the applicant and any derivative family members. The fee must be paid in full on the day of the interview and failure to do so will result in automatic rejection of the application. As of now, the United States has not changed the reciprocity fee for Canadian applicants and it remains at $40 USD per person.