Moving to the U.S. Through Franchising
Interested in moving to the United States?
Owning a franchise business could qualify you for the E-2 visa so that you can move to the U.S.
Why Franchise?
An established E-2 Visa Friendly Franchise provides the advantage of a proven business model, training & support, and clarity & budgeting.
Proven Business Model
U.S. Immigration officials favor businesses with proven business model and positive track record.
Training & Support
Franchises provide training, marketing material, and business plans to improve your E-2 visa success
Clarity & Budgeting
Franchises provide metrics on potential revenue, operating expenses, and hiring to help support your E-2 visa case.
Connect with E-2 Visa Friendly Franchise Brands
We match E-2 visa applicants with known franchise brands that are E-2 visa friendly. E-2 friendly franchises provide more support and timeline flexibility compared to other franchise brands that are inexperienced with E-2 visa applicants.
Find out if you qualify for the E-2 visa
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How can we help you?
**FREE SPECIAL REPORT**
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- How much do I need to invest?
- How long does the E-2 process take?
- What businesses qualify?
- Can I bring my family to the U.S.?
- What if I get denied?
- Do I need to hire employees?
- Do I need experience to qualify?
- Can I have a business partner?
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*Please confirm you are a citizen of a Treaty Country before contacting us about franchise opportunities for the E-2 visa.
**Use the list below for a list of Treaty Countries.
List of Treaty Countries
*The below list is not periodically updated.
For the an updated list of countries please visit the U.S. Department of State website here.
Argentina
Armenia
Australia
Austria
Azerbaijan
Bahrain
Bangladesh
Belgium
Bolivia
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Brunei
Bulgaria
Canada
Chile
China (Taiwan)
Colombia
Congo (Brazzaville)
Congo (Kinshasa)
Costa Rica
Croatia
Czech Republic
Denmark
Ecuador
Egypt
Estonia
Finland
France
Georgia
Germany
Greece
Grenada
Honduras
Ireland
Israel
Italy
Jamaica
Japan
Jordan
Korea (South)
Kosovo
Kyrgyzstan
Latvia
Liberia
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Macedonia
Mexico
Moldova
Mongolia
Montenegro
Morocco
New Zealand
Norway
Oman
Pakistan
Panama
Paraguay
Philippines
Poland
Romania
Senegal
Serbia
Singapore
Slovak Republic
Spain
Sri Lanka
Suriname
Sweden
Switzerland
Thailand
Togo
Trinidad & Tobago
Tunisia
Turkey
Ukraine
United Kingdom
Yugoslavia
Basic E-2 Visa Requirements
**Important: Please speak with an experienced E-2 visa immigration attorney before making your investment.**
Contact us using the form above if you need a referral to an E-2 immigration attorney. Taking action without proper attorney guidance may weaken your E-2 visa application.
Eligible Country
The applicant must be a citizen of a Treaty Country to apply for the E-2 visa. Use the list above for a list of eligible countries.
Investment Amount
The applicant should invest $100,000 or more a viable E-2 visa application.
Minimum Ownership
The applicant must own a minimum 50% in ownership of the business and have the highest managerial position.
Lawful Fund Source
The applicant must be able to prove where their investment comes from such as personal savings, investment earnings, inheritance, gifts, etc.
Commercial Enterprise
The applicant's U.S. business must be an active operating for-profit business.
Investor's Qualifications
The applicant must demonstrate their ability to own and operate a business. This can be shown through education, experience, training, etc.
*Franchise business can provide training to help strengthen qualifications.