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Verified 2026-10-12 against official sources (22 CFR 22.1; USCIS G-1055 edition 10/07/26). Most E-2 investors apply at a CONSULATE (DS-160 route): there the government cost is the MRV fee plus any nationality-specific reciprocity fee. 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