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The E-2 visa is a powerful tool for investors who want to live and work in the U.S. through their business. But what many applicants fail to consider is that the E-2 is not a permanent visa. It doesn’t lead directly to a green card, and renewals aren’t automatic.
So what’s your plan after the initial approval? Whether your goal is to renew your E-2, transition to an EB-5, or switch to an L-1A or EB-2/NIW, how you structure your business from the start can set the tone for everything that follows.
E-2 Is the Starting Point, Not the Final Goal
Some E-2 visa holders stay in the U.S. for years through renewals. Others aim to adjust their status down the line. Regardless of your path, immigration is never static. Your business must continue to meet requirements, sometimes stricter ones than when you first applied.
This is why our immigration business plans are never written with just the first approval in mind. We build them to support a strategy.
It Starts With the Immigration Attorney’s Strategy
We work closely with immigration attorneys, who determine the best legal path based on the client’s background, objectives, and long-term immigration goals. Whether the plan is to secure a multi-year E-2 and later move to a green card option or simply ensure future renewals go smoothly, the attorney defines the direction.
Once the legal strategy is in place, it’s our job to build a business plan that supports it.
How We Tailor Business Plans for Long-Term Success
Every business has a different vision. Some clients want to grow and sell, others want to expand across states, and some aim to transition their visa category entirely. Our job is to structure the business plan to reflect those goals in a credible and realistic way. That includes:
Realistic staffing models that support renewals and future visa categories
Credible long-term financials that show potential for growth and reinvestment
Defined expansion strategies that align with options like the L-1 or EB-5
Consistent narratives that can hold up under future scrutiny by USCIS or consular officers
Plans That Evolve With You
Immigration officers may review your business years after your initial approval. If the numbers don’t make sense, if your staffing fell short, or if your business model wasn’t built to grow, you may hit roadblocks during renewal or when applying for a different visa.
Our plans are designed with these future milestones in mind. We understand what officers look for not only at the beginning but also during site visits, RFEs, and future filings.
Why Business Expertise Matters
We’re more than writers. With decades of experience in entrepreneurship, business consulting, and immigration support, we understand how real businesses operate and how they’re evaluated by immigration authorities. That’s what allows us to create business plans that are credible from a financial, operational, and legal standpoint.
Our role is to bridge the attorney’s legal vision with a business model that makes sense and tells the right story, one that holds up not only today but years from now.
Think Beyond the First Approval
If you’re applying for an E-2 visa, think past the first approval. Think about what happens next, and what you’ll need to show when it’s time to renew or move forward. We work alongside immigration attorneys to craft business plans that are built with the long view in mind.
Whether your end goal is staying long-term, transitioning to a green card, or scaling your business in the U.S., it all starts with a strategy and a solid, credible business plan to back it up.
Contact us today to get started
The information provided in this blog is intended solely for informational purposes. While we strive to offer accurate and up-to-date content, it should not be considered legal advice. Immigration laws and regulations are subject to change, and individual circumstances can vary widely. For personalized guidance and legal advice regarding your specific immigration situation, we strongly recommend consulting with a qualified immigration attorney who can provide you with tailored assistance and ensure compliance with current laws and regulations.
Visa Business Plans is led by Marco Scanu, a certified coach from the University of Miami with a globally-based practice coaching Fortune 1000 company executives, entrepreneurs, as well as professionals in four different continents. Mr. Scanu advises clients on turnaround strategies and crisis management.
Mr. Scanu received a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration (Cum Laude) from the University of Florida and an MBA in Management from Bocconi University in Milan, Italy. Mr. Scanu was also a Visiting Scholar at Michigan State University under the prestigious H. Humphrey Fellowship (Fulbright program) with a focus on Entrepreneurship, Venture Capital, and high-growth enterprises.
At present, Mr. Scanu is the managing partner and CEO at Visa Business Plans, a Miami-based boutique consulting firm providing attorneys and investors with business planning services in the areas of U.S. and Canadian immigration, SBA loans, and others.
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