Talos Automation secures E-2 visa status to expand U.S. operations and attract top UK talent

As part of STR Group, an international STEM-specialist recruitment organisation, Talos Automation is proud to announce we have officially obtained E-2 visa status from the United States government. This milestone marks a significant step in our strategic international expansion, allowing Talos to strengthen its U.S. operations while offering enhanced mobility and opportunities to UK-based professionals.

The E-2 visa is a non-immigrant visa available to nationals of treaty countries, such as the U.K., who invest a substantial amount in a U.S. business. Talos’ investment in its American entity qualifies the company to sponsor UK talent under this scheme, providing a streamlined route for experienced professionals to work and live in the United States.

Qualified UK professionals can now work in the U.S. through Talos, typically in 2-year increments, using renewable visas with a duration of up to 5 years. Plus, spouses of E-2 visa holders can also work in the U.S., and their children can attend school.

This opens up further opportunities for Talos’ top talent within areas such as:

• Automation & Controls
• PLC Programming
• Robotics
• Mechanical Design
• Electrical Design
• Project Management

This places Talos among a limited number of recruitment organisations holding E-2 status, offering clients and candidates a unique value proposition. With this approval, STR is poised to accelerate its global growth trajectory, while enabling its top-tier UK talent to make a meaningful impact in the United States.