E-2 Investor Visa — Start or Buy a Business in the USA
Your American Business Dream Starts Here
Are you an entrepreneur exploring an E-2 visa for Canadians to start a business, purchase an existing company, or expand your operations into the United States?
The E-2 Treaty Investor Visa may allow you to live in the United States while developing and directing your own qualifying business.
At TN Visa Expert, powered by Sapochnick Law Firm, an experienced E-2 visa lawyer can guide you through the process, from evaluating your investment and business plan to preparing your application and getting ready for the visa interview.
One experienced legal team. One transparent flat fee. Personalized guidance from start to finish.
What’s Included in Our Full-Service E-2 Visa Package
We handle the legal preparation of your E-2 visa application so you can focus on building your business.
Comprehensive E-2 Eligibility Assessment
Your immigration attorney will assess your eligibility under the applicable E-2 visa requirements, including:
- Your citizenship and treaty-country eligibility
- Your proposed business and investment structure
- Your ownership and control of the U.S. enterprise
- Whether your investment may qualify as substantial
- Whether your business meets the active enterprise and non-marginality requirements
- Your intended E-2 application strategy
Investment and Business Documentation Review
We help you identify and organize the evidence necessary to demonstrate your investment and business activities.
This may include:
- Business formation and ownership documents
- Purchase agreements or franchise agreements
- Bank records and investment transactions
- Source and movement of investment funds
- Business leases, contracts, and operating expenses
- Business licenses and supporting commercial records
E-2 Business Plan Legal Drafting
A well-supported E-2 visa business plan can be an important component of your application.
Our team reviews and drafts your business plan from an immigration perspective, including its description of business operations, investment, financial projections, and anticipated hiring.
We identify areas that may require clarification or additional supporting evidence.
Complete E-2 Visa Application Preparation
Our experienced E-2 visa attorneys will prepare your legal application package, including:
- Required immigration application forms for the selected filing process
- Attorney cover letter and legal arguments
- Investment and ownership evidence organization
- Supporting exhibits and documentation
- Final legal review before submission
We prepare the application in accordance with the requirements of the applicable U.S. consulate or USCIS filing process.
Consular Interview Preparation
For applicants pursuing an E-2 visa through a U.S. consulate, we provide a personalized interview preparation session.
Your attorney will help you prepare for questions about:
- Your investment amount and source of funds
- Your business model and operating plans
- Your role in managing the company
- Your business’s anticipated growth and economic impact
- Your eligibility for E-2 classification
Application Submission Guidance and Case Support
Our team will guide you through the applicable submission procedures, provide appointment scheduling instructions where relevant, and respond to routine case-related questions throughout the agreed representation.
We will also help you understand the next steps after a decision is issued.
Who Should Consider Our E-2 Visa Service?
Our service is designed for entrepreneurs exploring an E-2 visa in Canada or other treaty-country investment opportunities, including:
Why Choose TN Visa Expert for Your E-2 Visa?
Working with an E-2 investor visa attorney involves more than completing immigration forms. Your application requires careful attention to business ownership, investment documentation, financial planning, and immigration eligibility.
At TN Visa Expert, our legal services are backed by Sapochnick Law Firm, a U.S. immigration law practice serving international professionals, entrepreneurs, investors, and companies.
We combine immigration legal guidance with an understanding of the practical challenges of establishing and operating a business in the United States.
Some applicants begin the E-2 process without fully understanding how their business structure, investment transactions, and supporting documents affect their eligibility.
Our E-2 immigration lawyers evaluate the legal requirements and work with you to prepare a cohesive application supported by the facts and evidence of your business.
We believe entrepreneurs should understand their E-2 visa attorney fees before starting the immigration process.
Our full-service E-2 investor visa application package is offered for $8,500 in attorney fees, subject to an initial eligibility and scope review.
You work with an immigration legal team that understands your business goals and helps you navigate the immigration process with clear instructions, organized documentation, and personalized preparation.
What Is the E-2 Investor Visa?
The E-2 investor visa is a U.S. nonimmigrant visa for qualifying nationals of treaty countries, including Canada, who want to invest in and actively operate a business in the United States.
With an E-2 visa, eligible investors may:
Unlike some other investment-based immigration programs, there is no fixed statutory E-2 visa minimum investment amount. Instead, the investment must be substantial relative to the business and sufficient to support its successful operation.
The E-2 visa is not itself a green card or a direct path to permanent residence.
How Our E-2 Visa Process Works
Frequently Asked Questions
Start Your U.S. Business Journey With Experienced Immigration Guidance
Your investment deserves a carefully prepared immigration application.
Whether you’re launching a startup, buying an established business, or opening a franchise, TN Visa Expert can help you navigate the legal requirements of the E-2 investor visa with guidance from an experienced immigration legal team.