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????Securing an E-2 Visa: A Success Story with a Condensed Business Plan

​​​​Securing an E-2 Visa: A Success Story with a Condensed Business Plan

At Visa Business Plans, we excel in helping our clients navigate the complexities of visa applications with strategic and meticulous planning. Recently, we assisted a client whose attorney required a condensed yet thorough business plan due to page size constraints imposed by a U.S. consulate in Europe. Despite the need for brevity, the business plan needed to be powerful and persuasive to secure an E-2 visa. Here’s how we crafted a compelling business plan that met these criteria and helped our client secure his visa.

The Challenge

Our client’s attorney reached out to us with a specific request: create a reduced business plan that adhered to the page limit set by a European consulate. The business plan needed to be concise yet comprehensive enough to convince U.S. authorities of the client’s business viability and potential economic impact. Our client’s business specializes in designing software applications to modernize legacy systems, improve user experiences, and resolve automation issues for medium and large businesses. Additionally, the client offers services to startups, helping them develop brand identities through:

  • Automation via UI/UX and visual app design

  • Code-ready prototypes

Crafting a Condensed Yet Thorough Business Plan

1. Understanding the Business Model

The first step was to gain an in-depth understanding of the client’s business model and unique value proposition. Our client focuses on revamping outdated software systems, providing modern, user-friendly solutions that enhance efficiency and user satisfaction. Their target market includes medium and large enterprises with legacy systems facing automation challenges, as well as startups needing help with brand development and UI/UX design.

2. Highlighting Key Business Components

Given the page constraints, we focused on the most critical elements of the business plan:

  • Executive Summary: A concise overview of the business, its mission, and its market potential.

  • Market Analysis: A focused analysis of the market demand for modernizing legacy systems and the specific needs of medium and large businesses. We also highlighted the increasing demand for automation and improved user interfaces.

  • Services Offered: Detailed descriptions of the client’s core services, including software modernization, automation solutions, UI/UX design, and code-ready prototypes.

  • Financial Projections: Simplified yet robust financial projections demonstrating the business’s potential for growth and profitability. We included clear, concise tables and graphs to present the data effectively.

  • Operational Plan: A brief yet comprehensive operational plan outlining the business’s day-to-day activities, staffing needs, and operational processes.

3. Showcasing Economic Impact

To meet the requirements of the E-2 visa application, it was essential to demonstrate the economic impact of the client’s business. We emphasized:

  • Job Creation: The potential for the business to create jobs within the U.S., contributing to local employment.

  • Economic Contribution: The financial benefits of modernizing legacy systems, leading to increased efficiency and productivity for client companies.

  • Innovation: The innovative approach of integrating modern software solutions and automation to stay competitive in the digital age.

4. Ensuring Clarity and Persuasiveness

Despite the reduced length, the business plan needed to be compelling and clear. We used straightforward language, avoided unnecessary jargon, and ensured that each section flowed logically into the next. This approach made the business plan not only easy to read but also persuasive.

The Outcome

Thanks to our meticulously crafted, condensed business plan and the strategic request of their immigration attorney, the client’s E-2 visa application was approved. The U.S. authorities were convinced by the clear presentation of the business’s viability, economic impact, and potential for growth. Our client is now successfully operating his software design business in the U.S., helping companies modernize their systems and improve their operational efficiency.

Planning for Your E-2 Visa Success

This success story highlights the importance of a well-crafted business plan, even when faced with constraints. At Visa Business Plans, we specialize in creating detailed and persuasive business plans tailored to meet specific visa requirements. If you need a business plan that effectively communicates your business's potential to immigration authorities, contact us today. With our expertise, we can help you articulate your business vision and achieve your immigration goals.


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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