An E-2 visa business plan has one job: to show a consular officer or USCIS that your investment is real, substantial and at risk, and that your business will be more than a way to support your family. GERC writes E-2 visa business plans backed by real market research and defensible five-year projections, because economic analysis is what we do every day. We work alongside your immigration attorney.
What an E-2 visa business plan must show
- A real, operating enterprise: an active business that produces goods or services, not a passive investment
- A substantial investment at risk: funds committed to the business and subject to loss, with a clear use-of-funds breakdown
- A business that is not marginal: projections showing income beyond a minimal living for your family, or a meaningful economic contribution such as jobs for U.S. workers
- A credible hiring plan: the positions, timing and wages of the U.S. workers you plan to employ
- Your role: how you will develop and direct the business
What’s in our E-2 visa business plans
- Executive summary written for the adjudicating officer
- Company overview, ownership and the investor’s background
- Industry and local market analysis with cited data
- Competitor analysis and marketing strategy
- Operations plan and staffing plan with a five-year hiring schedule
- Five-year financial projections: profit and loss, cash flow and break-even
- Startup costs, investment amount and use of funds
- Risks and how you will manage them
How we work with your immigration attorney
We deliver on your attorney’s timeline and revise until your attorney is satisfied. Your attorney handles the petition and legal strategy. GERC does not give legal advice; we provide the economic and market analysis the plan needs.
Our E-2 business plan process
- Free consultation: your business, investment, deadline and attorney
- Questionnaire and documents from you
- Market research and financial modeling
- First draft to you and your attorney
- Revisions until your attorney approves
- Final plan in Word and PDF
E-2 visa business plan price
E-2 visa business plans start at $4,500. We quote a fixed price after a short call, based on the business type and the depth of research your case needs. See all of our business plan writing services.
E-2 visa business plan FAQ
Do I need a business plan for an E-2 visa?
Most E-2 applications include one. It is the main document that shows the officer your investment is at risk and your business is not marginal.
How long does an E-2 visa business plan take?
Most plans take one to three weeks after we receive your information. Rush timelines can often be arranged for filing deadlines.
Do you work with immigration attorneys?
Yes. Many of our E-2 plans come through attorneys, and we coordinate directly with them.
Can you write an E-2 plan for a business I am buying?
Yes. We can write plans for new businesses, purchases of existing businesses and franchises.
Do you write L-1 and EB-5 business plans too?
Yes. See our business plan writing services for L-1A new office and EB-5 plans.
For immigration attorneys
We welcome referrals from immigration attorneys. Send us your client’s deadline and we will confirm a fixed price and delivery date. Email info@gercconsulting.com or call (909) 454-7076.
This page is general information, not legal advice. E-2 eligibility depends on your nationality and circumstances; your immigration attorney will advise on your case.
Prefer to draft it yourself first? Our E-2 Visa Business Plan Template ($129) includes a five-year hiring plan, source-of-funds section and a financial projections workbook. We can then review it for you.