What Visa Officers Look for in Your E-2 Business Plan

When submitting an E-2 visa application, your business plan is not just a formality—it’s the cornerstone of your case. Visa officers meticulously scrutinize every detail to ensure the plan aligns with visa requirements and demonstrates the viability of your business. Here’s what they focus on most:

1. Operational Viability

Does the business plan make sense operationally? Officers expect a comprehensive and logical description of your operations, covering every aspect from A to Z. A strong business plan answers questions rather than raising them, leaving no gaps for doubt.

2. Feasibility of Financial Projections

How were the financial projections calculated? Officers examine whether the growth outlined in your business plan is achievable and supported by realistic data. Overly optimistic numbers without a solid basis can raise red flags.

3. Job Creation

Does the business plan demonstrate job creation beyond the visa beneficiary and their family? Adjudication officers look for evidence that your business will contribute to the U.S. economy by creating new opportunities for U.S. workers.

4. Investment Commitment

Is the investment marginal or substantial? Officers want to see that the funds are fully committed to the business and not sitting idle in a bank account. Demonstrating your financial commitment is crucial to proving the seriousness of your endeavor.

5. Consistency Between Narrative and Financials

Does the narrative align with the financial projections? A business plan where the story and numbers don’t match is a red flag. Your financials should directly support the narrative, painting a cohesive picture of your business’s operations and potential.

Why Your Business Plan Must Be Up to the Challenge

With the return of President-elect Trump, heightened scrutiny is expected for E-2 visa applications. Officers will dig even deeper into business plans to ensure compliance with stricter standards.

Our business plans are designed to meet and exceed these expectations. We follow a proprietary 77-point quality assurance process built on 15 years of experience monitoring how the government grants and denies visas. Every plan is held to stringent controls to give your application the best chance of success.

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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