Contact us if you need a referral to an E-2 immigration attorney. Taking action without proper attorney guidance may weaken your E-2 visa application.

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 well known franchise brands that are E-2 Visa friendly. E-2 Visa friendly franchise provide more support and timeline flexibility compared to other franchise brands that are inexperienced with E-2 Visa applicants.

Contact us to find out if you qualify for the E-2 visa

- Free E-2 Visa Guide for answers to top 10 questions

- Consultation to discuss your franchise opportunities

- Referral to experienced E-2 visa immigration attorney(s)

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.

Albania

Argentina

Armenia

Australia

Austria

Azerbaijan

Bahrain

Bangladesh

Belgium

Bolivia

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Brunei

Bulgaria

Cameroon

Canada

Chile

China (Taiwan)

Colombia

Congo

(Brazzaville)

Congo (Kinshasa)

Costa Rica

Croatia

Czech Republic

Denmark

Ecuador

Egypt

Estonia

Ethiopia

Finland

France

Georgia

Germany

Greece

Grenada

Honduras

Ireland

Israel

Italy

Jamaica

Japan

Jordan

Kazakhstan

Korea (South)

Kosovo

Kyrgyzstan

Latvia

Liberia

Lithuania

Luxembourg

Macedonia

Mexico

Moldova

Mongolia

Montenegro

Morocco

Netherlands

New Zealand

Norway

Oman

Pakistan

Panama

Paraguay

Philippines

Poland

Romania

Senegal

Serbia

Singapore

Slovak Republic

Slovenia

Spain

Sri Lanka

Suriname

Sweden

Switzerland

Thailand

Togo

Trinidad & Tobago

Tunisia

Turkey

Ukraine

United Kingdom

Yugoslavia

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.