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Take a Langley City small business owner ready to open a U.S. location. The written business plan is the backbone of an E-2 case, so it needs to answer specific questions about staffing, capital and growth, not just describe the concept in general terms.
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E-2 sits alongside TN, L-1A, L-1B, EB-5 and Gold Card as one of six pathways we track. A retail or service business owner usually starts with E-2, though comparing it briefly to TN for the owner's own role or EB-5 for a larger plan is worth doing.
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Build a plan that answers the right questions
Treat the plan as the core evidence in your case.
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THINK SMALL.
A workable E-2 business plan connects the dots between the money invested, the jobs created and the owner's own role. Reviewers look for internal consistency across these pieces, not just optimism about the idea.
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Draft a business plan with real numbers
Include startup costs, projected revenue, staffing plans and a realistic timeline, since a vague plan is one of the most common weaknesses in treaty investor cases.
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Match the investment to the business type
Compare your planned capital against what a similar business typically costs to establish, since the investment needs to be substantial relative to the total enterprise cost.
03
Document the source of funds
Assemble bank statements, loan agreements or sale records that trace the invested capital back to a lawful source.
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Define your own role in the business
Describe your title, responsibilities and time commitment, since E-2 also requires that you will be developing and directing the enterprise, not simply funding it.
A LITTLE CLARITY GOES A LONG WAY.YOUR FUTURE.
YOUR FUTURE.
NOW BOARDING.
If your business plan is still a work in progress, use the journey tool or book a free initial consultation and bring what you have; an early review can point out gaps before they become a filing problem.
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Planning from Langley City? Start with a free initial consultation remotely and bring your draft business plan to the conversation. We are not a law firm and collaborate with licensed U.S. attorneys where needed.
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A FEW THINGS UP.
What makes a business plan strong enough for E-2?
State Department guidance looks for a plan showing the enterprise is more than marginal, meaning it should have the present or future capacity to generate more than a minimal living and, ideally, employ others. Specific, realistic projections matter more than general optimism.
Do I need to hire employees right away?
Not necessarily on day one, but the business generally needs to show it will create jobs or otherwise contribute meaningfully to the economy within a reasonable time. A staffing timeline as part of the business plan helps address this.
Can I hold E-2 status while also considering permanent residence later?
E-2 is a nonimmigrant category, and applicants are generally expected to intend to depart when their status ends, though many E-2 holders later pursue separate immigrant options such as EB-5 if their business grows. These are treated as distinct legal questions and should be reviewed separately with qualified counsel.
What if my planned investment is much smaller than a typical E-2 case?
There is no fixed statutory minimum, but a very small investment can raise marginality concerns. Discuss the specific business type and typical costs for it with a reviewer before assuming a given amount will or will not be enough.
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