E-2 Visa Franchise Investing

 in the United States


We guide foreign franchise investors seeking E-2 Visas.


The U.S. immigration authorities favor the E-2 Visa for two reasons:


One - The systems and processes that franchisors offer to their international franchise investors have been thoroughly tested, leading to higher rates of success compared to unproven businesses models.


Two - A franchise system offers valuable assistance to foreign franchise investors compared to venturing alone in a new country. By joining forces with the franchisor, foreign franchise investors gain access to operational support systems, continuous training, and a supportive community of fellow franchisees, providing an additional support network right from the start.

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Franchises receive a greater number of E-2 Visa approvals

compared to conventional business models.

      Critical E-2 Visa Points:



  • The E-2 visa enables the investor to own and control the franchise business.



  • 82 Treaty countries qualify for the E-2 Visa. Those countries have a treaty of commerce and navigation or a bilateral investment treaty with the United States. They include Japan, Germany, the United Kingdom, South Korea, Mexico, Canada, France, Italy, Taiwan, and Australia.



  • The foreign investor's spouse and unmarried children under 21 can obtain dependent visas to accompany the investor to the United States.



  • The spouse is eligible for work authorization in the United States.



  • E-2 Visas can be renewed every two to five years indefinitely as long as the investor continues to meet the requirements of the visa.



  • While there is no minimum investment requirement for E-2 Visas, asset-based investments of $100k to $150k that generate jobs make a strong case for approval. In fact, job creation is significant to the approval process.



  • While the E-2 Visa is a non-immigrant visa, it may provide a potential path to permanent residency (green card) in the United States through other visa categories, such as the EB-5 program.



Discover Your Pathway to E-2 Visa Success Today!


We work closely with immigration attorneys specializing in E-2 Visas.


The first step is to verify that you meet eligibility requirements. 

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