Are you an entrepreneur seeking residency in the U.S.A., an investor with an interest in entering new markets, or a sponsor ready to hire local or immigrant workers? Consider the E2 investor visa as a means to obtain permanent residency in the United States.

What is the E2 visa?

An E2 treaty investor visa is a pathway for those seeking to start a life in America. It is a travel permit for entrepreneurs, investors, and sponsors seeking to conduct business and add to the economic output of the United States. With over 180 visas available to immigrants and non-immigrants, the E2 is an attractive opportunity for those with an entrepreneurial or investing proclivity. While entrepreneurs and sponsors must have an operational plan, investors have access to an abundance of companies in San Diego, Washington DC, Miami, Las Vegas, Houston, or other markets requiring capital.

What are the E2 visa business plan requirements?

Since 2006, the E2 visa requirements include a comprehensive immigration business plan. For this reason, entrepreneurs, investors, and sponsors need to include a well-written and presented E2 visa business plan along with the other E2 visa requirements, such as their minimum investment funds. 

The plan will include several elements necessary to complete sufficiently, including an:

• Executive Summary
• Market Analysis
• Personnel Plan (with job descriptions and salaries)
• 5-year Financial Projections (including profit and loss, balance sheet, and cash flow statements)

Your adjudicator will view these documents and your business closely. They will look at whether your business is viable, and if the amount invested is enough runway to continue operations. Additionally, your plan should be built for the long-term when it comes time for visa renewal. The visa provides a two-year maximum stay with extensions of up to two years. The number of extensions is unlimited, but E2 non-immigrants must have a plan to leave America when their expiration is due. 

What is the minimum investment for a Visa E2?

There is no minimum investment amount specified for a visa E2, however BSBCON recommends $100,000 to $150,000 USD. While there can be investments less than this amount, the absolute minimum in our experience is $50,000. As the Foreign Affairs Manual states, “No set dollar figural constitutes a minimum amount of investment to be considered ‘substantial’ for E-2 visa purposes.” [9 FAM 402.9-6(D)]

Your E-2 Visa expert team

With ample experience, our team of business plan consultants is the top choice for E2 visa lawyers across the U.S.A. We provide the highest quality service for entrepreneurs seeking to invest in new ventures within the United States. Our approach is to work collaboratively with you and your E2 visa lawyer to outline your goals, thus crafting a business plan which positions your E2 Visa application for success.  Call or contact us today to put your application into motion.