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When building your E-2 visa case, every dollar invested in your U.S. business counts. Most investors focus on obvious expenses—equipment, inventory, rent—but many overlook a simple, strategic option: prepaying essential professional services.
Not only can this increase your qualifying investment total, but it also reflects the forward-thinking and commitment immigration officials expect from serious investors.
And here’s the best part—you’re going to need these services anyway.
Why Prepaying Makes Sense
If you plan to hire professionals to help manage and grow your business (which most investors do), prepaying for those services makes practical and financial sense.
Prepaid service agreements:
- Increase your investment total for visa purposes
- Demonstrate a serious, long-term commitment
- Secure professional support for your critical first year of operations
In many cases, U.S. immigration authorities recognize prepaid service contracts of up to 12 months as valid, credible investments.
Common Services E-2 Investors Can Prepay
Several types of services can be prepaid and are often essential for day-to-day operations:
- Bookkeeping: Reliable bookkeeping isn’t just a best practice—it’s essential for maintaining clean financial records and preparing for future visa renewals. Prepaying ensures continuity and consistency.
- Marketing Support: Web hosting, design, and social media management are vital for customer outreach and credibility. Committing to these services shows that your business is positioned for growth.
- Business Monitoring: Ongoing tracking of key performance metrics can help identify issues early, ensuring that the business stays aligned with the projections and staffing plans submitted with your visa application and ensuring your operation is in top shape at the time of renewal. No surprises here.
- Business Coaching: Expert guidance can help you avoid common pitfalls, streamline operations, and make better strategic decisions in the crucial early stages.
What to Consider When Prepaying
Prepayments should be structured thoughtfully:
- Services should be essential to your business’s success.
- Agreements should clearly define the scope, duration, and payment terms.
- You’ll need documentation to demonstrate the legitimacy of the expense and its relevance to your business plan.
Prepaying isn’t just about increasing your investment amount. It’s a proactive approach to setting your business up for success and minimizing risks that could jeopardize your visa status in the future.
A Thoughtful Approach to E-2 Success
Our firm has seen firsthand how strategic prepayment of professional services can make a difference in both the approval and the long-term success of E-2 businesses. Many of the investors we work with choose to prepay bookkeeping, marketing, coaching, and monitoring services not just for the visa benefit—but because they know these services will be necessary regardless.
Planning ahead is always a smart investment. Contact us today to get started.
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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