Uncertainty of Impact of Brexit
The recent vote for the U.K. to leave the European Union, also known as the “Brexit” vote, has left many British citizens with many questions concerning their future. With increased uncertainty concerning their place in the European Union, as well as questions regarding whether they will be able to live and work feely within the E.U., many U.K. citizens have begun the process of examining their options to move abroad – particularly to the United States.
What is the E-2 Visa?
The E-2 visa is available to an individual who holds a citizenship from a country that the U.S. maintains a treaty of commerce and navigation. This includes almost every country in Western Europe with the exception of Portugal. The E-2 visa would be available when an individual is able to make a substantial investment in a new business or purchase an existing business as long at the investment level reaches a certain threshold. Years prior to the Brexit vote, nearly 3,000 U.K. citizens per year have been moving to the U.S. through an investment to obtain their E-2 visa. As cited by immigration attorneys, the Brexit vote has led to an increase in the number of U.K. citizens seeking to move to the U.S. through an investment in a business that qualifies as an E-2 visa business.
What Are Some E-2 Visa Business Investment Options?
A broad range of businesses are eligible for investments that would enable an individual to obtain an E-2 visa. This visa would allow them and their family to live and work in the U.S. The E-2 investment must be made in a substantial enterprise that will generate sufficient income to provide a minimal living for the investor and their family with an investment amount typically in the range of £113,000 ($150,000 USD) or more. A large number of individuals who decide to move to the U.S. through an eligible E-2 visa investment choose to invest in new franchise businesses. Franchise businesses come with many benefits, including: ongoing support from the franchisor, proven business concept, and readily available track record and disclosure of information as required by U.S. Federal Trade Commission. Our franchise consulting firm, Visa Franchise, works with many franchisors expanding their network of franchisees through E-2 visa holders from across the globe.
Who is Visa Franchise?
Visa Franchise guides investors in identifying and analyzing the best investment opportunities tailored to their specific objectives. The focus of the firm is on E-2 visa businesses as well as on EB-5 direct investments ($500,000+ investments that allow for a green card). Visa Franchise is the trusted advisor of clients from all over the world when it comes to helping them find the business opportunity that best meets their investment and immigration goals. Visa Franchise takes into consideration their capability, experience, and size of investment to ensure that they select the best possible option given their unique, individual situation. Visa Franchise is based in Miami, Florida with a second office in Orlando, Florida.
