Treaty nationality
Confirm that the principal applicant and the U.S. enterprise ownership structure can meet the treaty-nationality requirements.
Service 01 · E-2 business services
01Pre-investment planning
E-2 Eligibility &
Investment Assessment
A focused review of the applicant, proposed business, capital, source of funds, ownership, operations, growth plan, family and timing—before major commitments are made.
Before you invest
Investment comes after strategy—not before it.
An E-2 case is not evaluated by investment amount alone. The complete record must connect treaty nationality, committed capital, a real operating enterprise, ownership or control, lawful funds, and the investor’s ability to develop and direct the business.
A transaction can look commercially attractive and still create immigration problems. The strongest time to identify those problems is before signing an unconditional agreement, transferring funds, finalizing ownership, or relying on optimistic projections.
Assessment standard: We evaluate planning readiness based on the facts provided and current public guidance. This service is informational and does not constitute a legal opinion or government determination.
Eight-part review
What the assessment examines
Every factor must fit the same business and investment story. A strong answer in one area does not cure a serious weakness in another.
Investment proportionality
Compare the committed capital with the realistic purchase or start-up cost of the proposed business; there is no universal minimum dollar amount.
Funds at risk
Review whether the capital is irrevocably committed and exposed to commercial loss rather than remaining uncommitted in a personal account.
Source and path of funds
Map how the money was lawfully obtained, transferred, exchanged, deposited, and spent on the U.S. enterprise.
Real operating business
Assess whether the enterprise is or will soon be an active commercial operation rather than a passive investment.
Ownership and control
Review whether the applicant will develop and direct the enterprise through qualifying ownership or operational control.
Marginality and growth
Examine current or projected revenue, employment, operating capacity, and the business’s ability to create more than a living for the investor’s family.
Applicant and family plan
Identify timing, consular or status considerations, management experience, dependents, and practical issues requiring professional review.
Scope of service
Clear deliverables.
Clear limitations.
Professional credibility depends on explaining both what the assessment provides and what requires a licensed attorney, accountant, broker, valuation professional, or transaction adviser.
Included
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Preliminary E-2 factor-by-factor readiness review
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Business-route comparison: start-up, acquisition, franchise, or expansion
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Investment proportionality and commitment discussion
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Source-and-path-of-funds document planning
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Ownership, control, operations, employment, and growth review
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Identification of material gaps, inconsistencies, and sequencing risks
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Prioritized evidence checklist based on the information provided
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Written or consultation-based next-step roadmap, depending on the selected engagement
Not included
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A guarantee of visa eligibility, approval, admission, or business success
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Legal representation or an attorney-client relationship
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Preparation or filing of government forms unless separately agreed through qualified counsel
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Business valuation, financial audit, tax advice, securities advice, or accounting certification
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Commercial due diligence on a seller, franchise, lease, escrow, or investment opportunity
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A substitute for advice from a licensed immigration attorney, CPA, broker, or transaction professional
Assessment process
From uncertainty to an organized starting point
The process is deliberately completed before full case preparation so that the business, transaction, documentation and professional roles can be sequenced correctly.
Complete the intake
Describe the proposed business, investment range, funds, ownership, management background, family, and intended timeline.
Readiness review
We organize the facts against the major E-2 requirements and identify information that remains missing or unclear.
Assessment discussion
We explain the strongest factors, key concerns, evidence priorities, and the sequence that should be addressed before major commitments.
Next-step roadmap
You receive a practical direction for business selection, transaction planning, document development, or attorney coordination.
Preliminary intake
Start your E-2 readiness review.
Complete the short intake. Do not submit bank-account numbers, passport numbers, Social Security numbers, tax identification numbers, or confidential transaction documents through this form.
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Step 1 of 2 · Investment readiness
Tell us where your E-2 planning stands.
This preliminary form identifies the issues that should be reviewed before you sign, purchase, franchise, or transfer funds.
Frequently asked questions
E-2 assessment FAQs
These answers provide general planning information. The correct legal and transaction advice depends on the complete facts.
Does this assessment guarantee that I qualify for an E-2 visa?+
No. It is a preliminary planning service based on the information and documents provided. Only the appropriate U.S. government authority can decide an application or petition, and no result is guaranteed.
Is there a fixed minimum investment for E-2 eligibility?+
No set dollar figure constitutes a universal minimum. The investment must be substantial in a proportional sense, sufficient to demonstrate commitment, and appropriate for the cost and nature of the enterprise.
Should I complete the assessment before buying a business?+
Whenever possible, yes. Early review can identify issues involving the purchase structure, escrow, ownership, funding, operating requirements, marginality, and evidence before funds become difficult to restructure.
Can I use this service if I have not chosen a business?+
Yes. The assessment can compare a new business, existing-business acquisition, franchise, or overseas-company expansion and identify what information is still needed before selecting a route.
Will you review my source of funds?+
The service can identify the source-and-path-of-funds documentation likely to require attention. It does not replace legal, tax, accounting, banking, or forensic advice.
Can my spouse and children be considered in the assessment?+
Yes. The planning review can include a spouse and unmarried children under 21, while noting that individual immigration history and current rules must be reviewed separately.
Is this service only for applicants applying from outside the United States?+
No. It can be used as an initial planning review for consular processing or for people exploring a possible change of status, but route-specific legal and travel consequences require individualized review.
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