We match you with a franchise from our vetted portfolio, then run your entire E-2 visa process for you. From choosing the right business to your visa stamp, one team handles every step. More than 1,200 entrepreneurs from over 80 countries have already made the move with us.
Franchising is one of the most proven, lowest risk ways to own a business in the U.S. The numbers show why it is the smartest vehicle for your E-2 visa.
Source: International Franchise Association, 2026 Franchising Economic Outlook
Most entrepreneurs who attempt the E-2 visa without guidance lose months guessing at eligibility and paperwork, with no guarantee the consulate will say yes.
Investment level, job creation and the franchisor’s record with foreign investors all shape your case. Choose the wrong brand and your visa is weak before you even apply.
Your investment must be substantial, at risk and large enough to support a real business. A thin source of funds file or a weak plan is the fastest path to a denial.
Franchisors, attorneys, accountants and bankers each own a slice. Without one team running franchise choice, business setup and the visa petition together, things fall through the cracks.
We match you with a vetted, E-2 ready franchise, then run your entire visa process. One team of franchise analysts, independent attorneys and client managers handles every step, so you never have to.
E-2 Approved Brands™ are franchises that have cleared our due diligence against the exact criteria the State Department uses for the E-2 visa. Fewer than 2% of the brands we screen make the cut. Here are three from the portfolio.
Recurring revenue, low fixed costs and strong franchisor support. Established franchisee ownership, active prior E-2 investors and prior Visa Franchise clients.
Approved E-2 visas. Running U.S. franchises. Real families who made it happen with the Franchise Visa Program™.
You do not have to be the project manager of your own case. Our team coordinates the entire journey: legal, business and beyond.
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Answer a few quick questions and we will tell you if you are eligible, which vetted franchises fit your profile and budget, and what the next step looks like.
No legal jargon. No fine print.
A franchise gives you a proven system, established financials and a clear job creation structure, exactly what consular officers look for in an E-2 case. It lowers the risk on both the business and the visa. We match you with franchises already vetted against E-2 criteria, so you start on solid ground.
Every brand we recommend clears a structured due diligence review covering immigration fit, investment threshold, job creation, buildout complexity and the franchisor's track record with foreign investors. Fewer than 2% of the franchises we screen pass. The seal reflects our vetting, not a guarantee of visa approval, which is always decided by the U.S. government.
Most E-2 qualifying franchises in our portfolio range from $80,000 to $200,000 in total project cost. The investment must be substantial, at risk and large enough to support a real business. We help you match your budget to the right brand and structure the investment correctly.
The E-2 visa is available to nationals of countries that hold a treaty of commerce with the United States. Over 80 countries qualify, including Portugal, Spain, Colombia, Mexico, the UK, Canada and most of Europe. Our eligibility checker confirms your country in seconds.
Yes. Your spouse and unmarried children under 21 can come with you on E-2 dependent visas. Your spouse can work for any U.S. employer, automatically authorized through their E-2 status, with no separate work permit required. Your children can enroll in U.S. schools. The E-2 is one of the most family friendly visa paths available.
The E-2 visa is usually granted for 2 to 5 years depending on your nationality, and it can be renewed indefinitely as long as your business stays active and viable. There is no limit on renewals, which makes it a long term residency solution for serious entrepreneurs.