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What Type of Business is Eligible for an E-2 Visa?

By October 7, 2015May 7th, 2021E-2 Visa, Immigration, Investor Visas

An E-2 Visa is a great visa option for a foreign national that wants to start or buy a business in the United States. Depending on the type of business, the visa may only require a small investment amount and the business does not have to hire employees right away. The full set of E-2 visa requirements are described here. One question that often comes up with E-2 visas is: “What Type of Business is Eligible for an E-2 Visa?” The short answer is; any legitimate and lawful business where the intent is to ultimately hire U.S. workers may qualify for an E-2 Investor Visa.

To illustrate this, we have summarized a list of business types we have successfully obtained E-2 visas for or consulted on. Please note that past results do not predict future outcome. The investment amount for these businesses ranged from $45,000 to $400,000 but generally we have seen investment amounts of around $150,000. The actual required investment amount depends on the facts and circumstances and you can read more about how large your investment amount has to be for an E-2 visa by clicking here.

E-2 Businesses that Scott Legal, P.C. has Worked With

  • Auto Repair Shop
  • Acoustic Booth Sales
  • Bar
  • Bike Share and Use Program
  • Book Illustrator
  • Cabinet Making and Distribution Business
  • Catering Company
  • Cleaning Company
  • Clothing Distributor
  • Clothing Manufacturer
  • Coffee Shop/Book Store
  • Computer/Technology Advisory Services
  • Computer Application Design
  • Consulting Company
  • Convenience Store
  • Events planning and Coordination
  • Exhibit Coordinator
  • Fashion Design Company
  • Film Maker
  • Fitness Center
  • Food Delivery Service
  • Food Distribution Sales
  • Franchise OwnersGas Station
  • Graphic Designer
  • Home Renovations
  • Import/Export Business
  • Internet Marketing Company
  • Internet Start Up
  • Law Firm
  • Legal Referral Business
  • Management Consulting Company
  • Medical Addiction Treatment Center
  • Oil Refinement Company
  • Pilot School
  • Plumbing
  • Real Estate Investment (Over 50 Properties Purchased)
  • Restaurant
  • Retail Shop
  • Sporting Soccer League
  • Technology Mobil App Start up for Leisure App
  • Technology Mobile App Start up for Sporting App
  • Trucking Company
  • Wedding Photographer
  • Welding
  • Wellness Retreat
  • Wine Distributor

All of these business ideas (and many others) are all acceptable types of businesses for an E-2 visa. Contact us to talk about your business idea and we would be happy to help you with your E-2 visa needs.


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14 Comments

  • Kleber says:

    Hello, an E-Commerce is valid to apply for an E-2 visa?
    Does 100k need to be fully used in opening / buying the business or can it be used as a cash flow?

    • IanScott says:

      Thank you for contacting us. We appreciate your business and look forward to helping you. Please find attached a link that you can use to set up a 30 minute ($150) or 1 hour ($250) consultation. The system allows you to select a lawyer and a day and time that is convenient to you. If you end up hiring the firm and your bill is greater than $2,500, we will apply this consultation fee to your final bill. Please reach out if you have any questions.

      https://ScheduleScottLegalConsultation.as.me/

      Kind regards,

  • sait says:

    idea of ​​how to get a pcs trucks for a shipping company? how much money does this minimum require? US employment edeceğim.b drive early in the job I’m doing the turkey. I am a Turkish citizen.

  • a_dev says:

    Hello,
    I’m from Ir-an, and I’m thinking to start an LLC in US(any state, thinking NY, OR, WA or DW,…).
    I am thinking to start a very small software company(as founder, chairman, and CEO).
    I think I would make around $100k for first year.
    As things goes well, I would be able to hire people locally to work with me too.

    My questions.
    Am I allowed to start a solo-member LLC? or it must be multi-member? so what about the shares?
    I’m not really investing for the LLC I’m trying to start, instead I only need to start it(assume using a registered agent) which would cost me around $500 overall, but the services would outcome good(assume $50k-$100k)
    Any help and advice is appreciated

  • Hameed says:

    I am from Pakistan. I have B1/B2 visa.I want to change it to E2.
    what is your charges for legal services, please that other than $250. I am interested to know that complete legal charges for E2 visa process.

    • IanScott says:

      Hello and thank you very much for contacting us. We know that the decision to start a business in the U.S. is one that brings many questions to the forefront and we are here to help. This firm was founded on an E-2 visa so we understand much of what you are concerned with. Our goal is to assist you so that you can realize the dream of growing a business in the U.S.. I have attached a link to our E-2 visa brochure below that describes our services and fees and you can see from the brochure that we can also help you with your business plan and your business entity set-up.

      E-2 Visa Brochure

      https://legalservicesincorporated.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/E-2BrochureScottLegal2015.pdf

      We would like the opportunity to help you and welcome the chance to set up a one hour consultation with one of our lawyers who regularly processes E-2 visas. This lawyer will be able to answer all of your questions and can give you valuable information so that you can make informed decisions. Our consultations can be arranged based on your convenience and can be done over the telephone, via Skype, or in person.

      Our consultation fee of $250 will be refunded to you if you end up hiring us and I have attached the link to set up a consultation below.

      https://secure.lawpay.com/pages/scottlegalservices/operating

      We hope you decide to give us the opportunity to assist you and please let us know if you would like to set up a consultation.

      Kind regards,

  • mehran says:

    HI
    My name is Mehran . I am from Iran . I am 45 years old . I like to immigrate to U.S .A
    I have master degree of project management . I have B.S degree in industrial engineering . I have worked 22 years at project management , feasibility study and business plan and ….. .I I work in a great company in Iran as a manager . . Please guide me how I can do for E2 category (or ….. ) please guide me . how can I use from your service .
    Thanks
    MEHRAN

    • IanScott says:

      Hello and thank you very much for contacting us. We know that the decision to start a business in the U.S. is one that brings many questions to the forefront and we are here to help. This firm was founded on an E-2 visa so we understand much of what you are concerned with. Our goal is to assist you so that you can realize the dream of growing a business in the U.S.. I have attached our E-2 visa brochure here that describes our services and fees. We can help you with the E-2 visa, your business plan and your business entity set-up.

      We would like the opportunity to help you and welcome the chance to set up a one hour consultation with one of our lawyers who regularly processes E-2 visas. This lawyer will be able to answer all of your questions and can give you valuable information so that you can make informed decisions. Our consultations can be arranged based on your convenience and can be done over the telephone, via Skype, or in person.

      Our consultation fee of $250 will be refunded to you if you end up hiring us and I have attached the link to set up a consultation below.

      https://secure.lawpay.com/pages/scottlegalservices/operating

      We hope you decide to give us the opportunity to assist you and please let us know if you would like to set up a consultation.

      Kind regards,

  • imran othi says:

    i from Pakistan i have b1 b2 visa of USA ,i have visited many times i want change status of visa in E2.please you guide me .i have one friend he heaved sahfa lecanice of new york .if i buy food push carts in new york and i give the job of friend its possible of get E2 visa . thanks

    • IanScott says:

      Thank you very much for contacting us. We know that the decision to start a business in the U.S. is one that brings many questions to the forefront and we are here to help. This firm was founded on an E-2 visa so we understand much of what you are concerned with. Our goal is to assist you so that you can realize the dream of growing a business in the U.S..

      We would like the opportunity to help you and welcome the chance to set up a one hour consultation with one of our lawyers who regularly processes E-2 visas. This lawyer will be able to answer all of your questions and can give you valuable information so that you can make informed decisions. Our consultations can be arranged based on your convenience and can be done over the telephone, via Skype, or in person.

      Our consultation fee of $250 will be refunded to you if you end up hiring us and we would be happy to send you a link so that we can set up an appointment.

      We hope you decide to give us the opportunity to assist you and please let us know if you would like to set up a consultation.

      Kind regards,

  • Amal saleh says:

    I am planning to start a business in USA to obtain the E2 visa… And I am really confused what is the best way , do I have to buy a stablished business or I can establish my own business , I need you opinion please

    • IanScott says:

      We would be happy to help you with an E-2 visa and can guide you through the process. I recommend setting up a one hour consultation.

      Please find attached our credit card link to make your $250 consultation payment for a one hour consultation. If you end up hiring the firm and your bill is greater than $2,500, we will apply this consultation fee to your final bill. Once we receive the payment, we can schedule and confirm your appointment. Please reach out if you have any questions.

      https://secure.lawpay.com/pages/scottlegalservices/operating

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