Apply for an E-2 Visa With Expert Legal Guidance
Apply for an E-2 Visa With
Expert Legal Guidance
Build your life in the U.S. through your own business.
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Learn More About the E-2 visa
Learn More About the E-2 visa
Learn More About the E-2 visa
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E-2 Approvals for Canadian and UK Investors
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E-2 Approvals for Canadian and UK Investors
About e-2
About e-2
About e-2
What is the E-2 Visa?
The E-2 visa is a non-immigrant investor visa. It lets citizens of treaty countries – including Canada and UK - live in the U.S. based on an investment in a real, operating business.
You can start a new company, buy a franchise, or purchase an existing business and actively manage it. In return, you and your family receive the right to live in the U.S. as long as the business stays active and meets the requirements.
E-2 Visa Requirements
Treaty-country citizenship
Treaty-country citizenship
Treaty-country citizenship
Active U.S. business
Active U.S. business
Active U.S. business
Substantial at-risk investment
Substantial at-risk investment
Substantial at-risk investment
Legal source of funds
Legal source of funds
Legal source of funds
Clear business plan & projections
Clear business plan & projections
Clear business plan & projections
Active management role
Active management role
Active management role
Why the e-2 visa?
Build and Run Your Own U.S. Business
Allows active ownership of a real U.S. business — startup, franchise, or acquisition — without relying on employer sponsorship or job-specific restrictions.
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Build and Run Your Own U.S. Business
Allows active ownership of a real U.S. business — startup, franchise, or acquisition — without relying on employer sponsorship or job-specific restrictions.
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Build and Run Your Own U.S. Business
Allows active ownership of a real U.S. business — startup, franchise, or acquisition — without relying on employer sponsorship or job-specific restrictions.
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Flexible Investment + Fast Processing
No fixed minimum investment; the amount adjusts to your business model. Premium processing allows a final decision can be issued within 15 days after the application is submitted
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Flexible Investment + Fast Processing
No fixed minimum investment; the amount adjusts to your business model. Premium processing allows a final decision can be issued within 15 days after the application is submitted
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Flexible Investment + Fast Processing
No fixed minimum investment; the amount adjusts to your business model. Premium processing allows a final decision can be issued within 15 days after the application is submitted
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Long-Term Stability for You and Your Family
The visa can be renewed indefinitely as long as the business stays active. A spouse may apply for work authorization, and children can study in the U.S.
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Long-Term Stability for You and Your Family
The visa can be renewed indefinitely as long as the business stays active. A spouse may apply for work authorization, and children can study in the U.S.
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Long-Term Stability for You and Your Family
The visa can be renewed indefinitely as long as the business stays active. A spouse may apply for work authorization, and children can study in the U.S.
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Ready to schedule a free consultation?
Book a free consultation to review your plans, check E-2 eligibility, and map out a realistic path forward in clear, simple terms.
Ready to schedule a free consultation?
Book a free consultation to review your plans, check E-2 eligibility, and map out a realistic path forward in clear, simple terms.
Ready to schedule a free consultation?
Book a free consultation to review your plans, check E-2 eligibility, and map out a realistic path forward in clear, simple terms.
process
process
process
E-2 Visa Application Process & Timelines
Process begins
Process begins
Initial Strategy Call & Eligibility Review
We gather background, goals, budget, and discuss E-2 vs EB-5, L-1, or other options. This week defines your business direction and investment model.
Initial Strategy Call & Eligibility Review
We gather background, goals, budget, and discuss E-2 vs EB-5, L-1, or other options. This week defines your business direction and investment model.
Initial Strategy Call & Eligibility Review
We gather background, goals, budget, and discuss E-2 vs EB-5, L-1, or other options. This week defines your business direction and investment model.
Business Selection & Initial Creation
Business selection and business setup start immediately after the strategy call. This includes choosing between buying a business, franchise, or starting a new company.
Business Selection & Initial Creation
Business selection and business setup start immediately after the strategy call. This includes choosing between buying a business, franchise, or starting a new company.
Business Selection & Initial Creation
Business selection and business setup start immediately after the strategy call. This includes choosing between buying a business, franchise, or starting a new company.
week 2
week 2
week 3
week 3
Company Formation & Document Preparation
Business setup (entity formation, EIN, contracts, franchise or purchase agreements, bank account setup) and E-2 document preparation (source-of-funds evidence, business-plan inputs, operational structure, job-creation outline) run in parallel, allowing the case to move forward efficiently.
Company Formation & Document Preparation
Business setup (entity formation, EIN, contracts, franchise or purchase agreements, bank account setup) and E-2 document preparation (source-of-funds evidence, business-plan inputs, operational structure, job-creation outline) run in parallel, allowing the case to move forward efficiently.
Company Formation & Document Preparation
Business setup (entity formation, EIN, contracts, franchise or purchase agreements, bank account setup) and E-2 document preparation (source-of-funds evidence, business-plan inputs, operational structure, job-creation outline) run in parallel, allowing the case to move forward efficiently.
Transferring & Documenting Funds
You transfer funds into the business and start committing them (lease, equipment, payroll, services), while the legal source and path of funds are fully documented.
Transferring & Documenting Funds
You transfer funds into the business and start committing them (lease, equipment, payroll, services), while the legal source and path of funds are fully documented.
Transferring & Documenting Funds
You transfer funds into the business and start committing them (lease, equipment, payroll, services), while the legal source and path of funds are fully documented.
week 5
week 5
week 6
week 6
Completing the E-2 Package
At FixFlow, we prioritize your satisfaction from the moment you contact us. Our team is dedicated to understanding your needs and providing the best possible service.
Completing the E-2 Package
At FixFlow, we prioritize your satisfaction from the moment you contact us. Our team is dedicated to understanding your needs and providing the best possible service.
Completing the E-2 Package
At FixFlow, we prioritize your satisfaction from the moment you contact us. Our team is dedicated to understanding your needs and providing the best possible service.
Consulate Submission
You transfer funds into the business and start committing them (lease, equipment, payroll, services), while the legal source and path of funds are fully documented.
Consulate Submission
You transfer funds into the business and start committing them (lease, equipment, payroll, services), while the legal source and path of funds are fully documented.
Consulate Submission
You transfer funds into the business and start committing them (lease, equipment, payroll, services), while the legal source and path of funds are fully documented.
week 7
week 7
week 8
week 8
Consulate Review, Interview & Decision
Review typically takes 2–3 weeks depending on embassy. We prepare you for interview, discuss renewals strategy, and next steps (including green-card options).
Consulate Review, Interview & Decision
Review typically takes 2–3 weeks depending on embassy. We prepare you for interview, discuss renewals strategy, and next steps (including green-card options).
Consulate Review, Interview & Decision
Review typically takes 2–3 weeks depending on embassy. We prepare you for interview, discuss renewals strategy, and next steps (including green-card options).
Final Approval
Final Approval
E-2 vs. Other Visas
How the E-2 investor visa compares to other common options for entrepreneurs and professionals.
Others
Often tied to a single employer and job title
May involve lotteries, annual caps, or long backlogs
Higher investment thresholds or strict corporate structure requirements
Less control over business direction and strategy
Status can depend heavily on decisions made by your employer.
Often tied to a single employer and job title
May involve lotteries, annual caps, or long backlogs
Higher investment thresholds or strict corporate structure requirements
Less control over business direction and strategy
Status can depend heavily on decisions made by your employer.
E-2 Visa
You own and actively run your own U.S. business
Fast processing available — approval can be completed in as fast as 15 business days
Investment tailored to your business model — no fixed minimum
Unlimited renewals as long as the business stays active.
Bring your family — spouse gets work authorization; children can attend school.
You own and actively run your own U.S. business
Fast processing available — approval can be completed in as fast as 15 business days
Investment tailored to your business model — no fixed minimum
Unlimited renewals as long as the business stays active.
Bring your family — spouse gets work authorization; children can attend school.
E-2 vs. Other Visas
How the E-2 investor visa compares to other common options for Canadian entrepreneurs and professionals.
Other visas
Often tied to a single employer and job title
May involve lotteries, annual caps, or long backlogs
Higher investment thresholds or strict corporate structure requirements
Less control over business direction and strategy
Status can depend heavily on decisions made by your employer.
Often tied to a single employer and job title
May involve lotteries, annual caps, or long backlogs
Higher investment thresholds or strict corporate structure requirements
Less control over business direction and strategy
Status can depend heavily on decisions made by your employer.
E-2 Visa
You own and actively run your own U.S. business
No lottery or annual quota for Canadian citizens
Investment sized to your specific business model, usually lower than EB-5
Can be renewed as long as the business stays active and viable
Spouse can apply for work authorization; children can study in the U.S.
You own and actively run your own U.S. business
No lottery or annual quota for Canadian citizens
Investment sized to your specific business model, usually lower than EB-5
Can be renewed as long as the business stays active and viable
Spouse can apply for work authorization; children can study in the U.S.
Team
Team
Team
Meet the Experts Behind Your E-2 Success
Charles Raether
Founder & Managing Partner
Charles Raether
Founder & Managing Partner
Charles Raether
Founder & Managing Partner
Yulia Novik
Senior Associate Attorney
Yulia Novik
Senior Associate Attorney
Yulia Novik
Senior Associate Attorney
Asmina Simonyan
Senior Paralegal
Asmina Simonyan
Senior Paralegal
Asmina Simonyan
Senior Paralegal
Why Choose Us for Your E-2 Visa
Why Choose Us for Your E-2 Visa
Testimonials
Testimonials
Testimonials
What Our Clients Say About Working With Us
I am incredibly grateful to Charles and entire legal team of AMLAW GROUP for their outstanding work on my E2.
Mikhail Gussev
Charles and his team were key in securing our E2 visa. They understand every step and accurately assessed our case to maximize our chances.
Teodora Dobre
AmLaw Group has made the whole process very easy and smooth for us. Charles and Asmina were extremely professional throughout, always available to answer all our questions. We highly recommend AmLaw Group as 5 star professional service
Thanks to Amlaw group for their professional services. There clarity of the process and the documentation needed lead to a successful case.
Joseph Feo
I had pleasure of working with Asmina and Charles . They made the whole process of receiving E-2. Visa so simple . Thank you for the excellent service and great result
Vasyl Gosh
I have being a client of AmLaw group for several years and had several successful non-immigrant and immigrant petitions filed by AmLaw group on my behalf. I highly recommend this immigration law office because they are very trustworthy and reliable.
Alex Carter
Marketing Director, NexGen Solutions
I’m really grateful for their dedication and would definitely recommend AmLaw Group to anyone planning to apply for an NIW!
Oleg Zege
Honestly, one of the best experiences I’ve had with a lawyer. Clear communication, real attention to detail, and genuine kindness. Thank you for making a difficult process feel simple. Thank you so much Charles!
I highly recommend AmLaw Group to anyone considering immigration to the U.S., Their team was reliable, trustworthy, and extremely effective in handling our petition of E2. AmLaw was consistently responsive to our calls and inquiries, making the entire process smooth and stress-free.
Dipak Gautam
We are extremely happy with the service and professionalism of Charles and Asmina! They were always available and ready to help! We are very grateful for their service and support! We highly recommend this company!
Maria De
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How much do I need to invest for an E-2?
There is no fixed minimum in the law. In practice, most strong E-2 cases we see from Canadians involve total investments starting from about $100,000 and higher, depending on the business model.
Can I buy a franchise or an existing business?
Can my spouse work in the U.S.?
How long is the E-2 visa valid for?
Is the E-2 a direct path to a green card?
Can I apply if I’m already in the U.S. on a visitor visa?
Can my E-2 visa be renewed?
How much do I need to invest for an E-2?
How fast can I get the E-2 visa?
How much do I need to invest for an E-2?
There is no fixed minimum in the law. In practice, most strong E-2 cases we see from Canadians involve total investments starting from about $100,000 and higher, depending on the business model.
Can I buy a franchise or an existing business?
Can my spouse work in the U.S.?
How long is the E-2 visa valid for?
Is the E-2 a direct path to a green card?
Can I apply if I’m already in the U.S. on a visitor visa?
Can my E-2 visa be renewed?
How much do I need to invest for an E-2?
How fast can I get the E-2 visa?
How much do I need to invest for an E-2?
There is no fixed minimum in the law. In practice, most strong E-2 cases we see from Canadians involve total investments starting from about $100,000 and higher, depending on the business model.
Can I buy a franchise or an existing business?
Can my spouse work in the U.S.?
How long is the E-2 visa valid for?
Is the E-2 a direct path to a green card?
Can I apply if I’m already in the U.S. on a visitor visa?
Can my E-2 visa be renewed?
How much do I need to invest for an E-2?
How fast can I get the E-2 visa?