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Consider an entrepreneur based in Tsawwassen First Nation planning a new venture, perhaps tied to logistics, retail or another local opportunity, who could pursue either a smaller E-2 investment or a larger EB-5 case depending on how the plan develops. Sorting out the realistic scale of the venture is the first practical step.
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E-2 and EB-5 are two of the six pathways tracked here, alongside TN, L-1A and L-1B, and the Gold Card program. For a new venture at an early planning stage, the scale of available capital and job creation potential usually points toward one path more clearly than the other.
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Define the real scope of the business
Get honest numbers down before choosing a category.
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E-2 suits a business the owner will personally develop and direct with a substantial, if not huge, investment. EB-5 suits a larger capital commitment tied to a fixed job-creation requirement. Matching the venture's real scale to the right category avoids over- or under-building the case.
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Define the venture's realistic scale
Write down the capital actually available, the type of business planned, and a rough job-creation estimate, since these numbers point toward which category fits.
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Compare the venture against E-2 expectations
Assess whether the investment is substantial relative to the type of business and whether the owner will personally develop and direct daily operations.
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Compare the venture against EB-5 expectations
Check the available capital against the current EB-5 investment thresholds and assess whether the venture can realistically create at least 10 full-time qualifying jobs.
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Choose a path and build the supporting documentation
Once a category is chosen based on realistic numbers, begin assembling the specific financial and business documentation that category requires.
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If the scale of your venture is still taking shape, use the journey tool or book a free initial consultation and bring your current business concept and available capital range.
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Why Canadian permanent residence does not establish TN eligibility
Read the guide MULTI-PARTY PLANNINGCoordinating a work visa plan across several decision-makers remotely
Read the guide L1 QUALIFYING RELATIONSHIPCoordinating an L1 qualifying-relationship review across several decision-makers
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Planning from Tsawwassen First Nation? A free initial consultation is available remotely, which works well at an early planning stage before major commitments are made. We are not a law firm and collaborate with licensed U.S. attorneys where needed.
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How do I know if my venture fits E-2 or EB-5?
The key differences are scale and structure: E-2 has no fixed minimum investment but requires it to be substantial for the type of business and requires the investor to personally develop and direct the enterprise, while EB-5 requires a fixed investment amount, currently $1,050,000 standard or $800,000 in a targeted employment area, and a requirement to create at least 10 full-time qualifying jobs.
Can a business start under E-2 and grow into an EB-5 case later?
There is no automatic conversion between the two, but a founder who starts with an E-2 investment can later file a separate EB-5 petition if the business grows enough to meet the current investment and job-creation thresholds, subject to a full review on its own terms.
Does EB-5 require investing through a regional center?
No, investors can choose either a designated regional center, which can count indirect job creation toward the requirement, or a direct investment in a new commercial enterprise, which generally must show direct job creation.
What if the venture is too small for either program right now?
That is useful information at an early stage. It may mean building the business further before pursuing either category, or reconsidering the investment amount and structure to better match one of the two programs' requirements.
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