E-2, L-1, and EB-5 visas for entrepreneurs and executives. We build the business first and file against what actually exists, because a consular officer reads your structure, your investment, and your petition as one picture.
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E-2 program statistics. Source: U.S. Department of State, 2024
Most investors pursuing the E-2 discover midway through that their immigration attorney does not handle business law. They are referred elsewhere for entity formation. Another firm for the purchase agreement. A third party for the escrow structure. The result is a fragmented application at exactly the moment coherence matters most.
Most denials come down to the same issues. Here is what we scrutinize before we file anything.
Funds sitting in a bank account do not qualify. The investment must be irrevocably committed to the enterprise through a purchase agreement, escrow, or documented expenditures. We structure this correctly from day one.
The enterprise must have genuine economic capacity beyond supporting the investor. We assess this honestly before advising you to proceed, and we will tell you if a business does not meet the bar.
Investors most commonly use home equity, business proceeds, or retirement drawdown. Each requires specific documentation. The Toronto consulate enforces a strict 50 page application limit, so preparation discipline matters.
A consular officer is asking one question: will this business actually work? We prepare plans with financial projections, market analysis, and operational specificity, not boilerplate.
These are real cases from entrepreneurs we have worked with. Each one reflects how we structure the business, the investment, and the funding before the visa application is ever filed.
In each case the business structure and transaction documentation were built before the visa application was filed. The visa was the final step, not the first. This is the sequence we follow in every engagement. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
The E-2 is a strong fit for some situations and not others. Here is what our engagements typically look like.
No. That is exactly the problem we solve. We handle the visa application, entity formation, business transaction, and all supporting documentation under one roof. This ensures your application tells a coherent story to the consular officer.
No. Many E-2 applicants maintain their operations abroad while establishing a U.S. enterprise. The key requirement is that you are directing and developing a real U.S. business, not just passively investing.
We stand behind every application we file. If your case is denied, we work with you to understand the reason and determine the best path forward, whether that is a refiling, restructuring, or a different approach entirely.
Yes. Home equity lines of credit are one of the most common funding sources for E-2 applicants. The key is proper documentation showing the source and trail of funds, which we prepare as part of your application package.
The Toronto consulate is the only U.S. consulate in Canada that processes E-2 visas. The consular officers there see a high volume of E-2 applications and apply consistent, well known standards. We prepare specifically for the Toronto consulate expectations and current processing patterns.
We will assess your case, map the legal steps, and tell you what a full engagement involves. If we are not the right fit, we will tell you that too.