The E-2 Business Plan You’ll Need — Written to Convince, Not Just to Comply.

Get a professionally written, USCIS-ready E2 visa business plan that shows your investment is at risk, your hiring plan makes sense, clearly explains the nature of your business and why you are the right person to lead it.

Your U.S. Business Starts With a Solid E-2 Plan.

If you’re looking to start or buy a business in the U.S., the E-2 visa could be the right path for you. Whether you’re launching a logistics company, buying a franchise, or starting your own consulting firm, we’ll craft a realistic, data-driven E-2 business plan — grounded in financial and market analysis — to support your visa application.

What Is the E-2 Visa?

The E-2 visa is a nonimmigrant visa that allows citizens of treaty countries to live and work in the U.S. by investing in a business. It’s a popular choice for entrepreneurs and investors who want to start or expand a company in the United States.

Unlike other investor visas, the E-2 doesn’t require a set minimum investment amount. Instead, USCIS looks for an investment that is substantial, at risk, and committed to the success of your business.

But what does “substantial” really mean?

Even though there’s no fixed minimum, most successful E-2 applications involve a substantial investment — typically around $80,000–$100,000 — relative to the business you’re starting. Your investment must be sufficient for the type of business you’re opening: enough to make it operational and to demonstrate your financial commitment.

For example:

  • A freight transport company usually requires a significant investment — trucks, commercial licenses, insurance, fuel reserves. Trying to justify this with $50,000 likely won’t work.

  • In contrast, a consulting firm or service-based business with lower startup costs might credibly qualify with a $50,000–$60,000 investment — as long as the budget is realistic and your funds are already committed.

It’s not about hitting a specific number — it’s about showing that your investment is proportional, at risk, and enough to make the business real.

What Documents Do You Need to Apply?

To apply for an E-2 visa, you’ll need to submit a petition package proving your treaty nationality, business ownership, and that your investment is substantial, at risk, and committed. This typically includes your passport, company formation documents, financial records showing lawful source and use of funds, a professionally written business plan with projections and a hiring plan, your lease or purchase agreements, and application forms like the DS-160 and DS-156E. These documents together show that your business is real, viable, and you’re prepared to lead it.

What We Do. We Write Realistic E-2 Visa Business Plans that Follow Guidelines.

The E-2 investor visa requires more than an idea and a bank transfer.

USCIS and consular officers want to see a business that is operational, viable, and capable of generating jobs in the U.S. A well-prepared business plan helps demonstrate this — not by promising growth, but by explaining the business model, use of funds, hiring plans, and market logic in a clear, structured way. At Robinomics Consulting, we write E-2 visa business plans that are specific, grounded in financial and market data, and aligned with your immigration strategy. Everything is presented clearly, with immigration readers in mind. Where possible, we avoid technical or industry jargon unless it directly supports your plan.

How We Align the Business Plan to Support Your E-2 Visa Application

The business plan should not attempt to impress; it should explain.

While there is no official template issued by USCIS, adjudicators consistently look for several key elements:

  • A clear description of what the business does, what stage it is in, how it operates, and who leads it

  • Proof that the investment is committed and “at risk” (not just planned), where the funds came from, how much is already spent, and what’s left

  • A data-driven industry analysis and demographics of your customer base, insights on your competition weaknesses and how your company will outperform them

  • A timeline for when key business actions will happen — hiring, opening, growth

  • Realistic financial projections based on industry and location data

  • Evidence that the business is not marginal (it can support you and create jobs for U.S. workers)

  • A breakdown of staffing and job creation — roles, timing, salary

  • An explanation of your role in the business and how your background supports execution

It’s best to begin drafting the business plan once the investment is committed or committed-in-progress, and the basic structure of the business is known — such as location, services, and ownership.

Industries We’ve Written E-2 Plans For

We’ve crafted E-2 visa business plans for clients in a variety of industries, including:

  • Healthcare and wellness services

  • Logistics and freight

  • Education and tutoring

  • Retail (brick-and-mortar and e-commerce)

  • Digital marketing

  • Technology

  • Manufacturing

  • Restaurants and cafes

  • Franchises

  • ✺Draft Turnaround

    Our standard turnaround for an E2 visa business plan draft is 7-10 business days. Another two days will be needed for modifications and delivery of final draft.

    Expedited delivery is available in some cases leading to 5-7 days business plan delivery.

  • ✺ E-2 Business Plan Pricing

    Request your customized quote based on your specific E-2 visa project requirements.

    Two rounds of revisions will be included (at no extra cost) in your final offer.

What Makes Our Plans Different

We’ve seen many business plans used in E-2 visa applications to be either too vague, overly optimistic, or generic in language.

"The company plans to scale operations and hire staff within the next 12 months."

This says nothing meaningful to USCIS or a consular officer. They want to know who, when, how much, and why. A generic statement may make your plan seem unreal or copied.

To avoid this and make your business plan support your E2 visa application, we:

✔ Replace vague language (if existing) with step-by-step action plans and measurable goals

✔ Clearly explain your business model, products and services available and on the pipeline, pricing models and market penetration strategies

✔ Demonstrate how job hiring will happen, how will you train and pay the employees and what national benefit will occur as a result

✔ We show the investment has been committed and already in motion

✔ We align your hiring plan with revenue strategies and show the business can afford it

✔ We include realistic start-up costs backed by quotes from potential suppliers

Our Process.

What Happens After You Hire Us

  • We send you a short intake form to learn about your business, investment, and your background. We can work via email, Zoom, WhatsApp, or your platform of choice. Once we receive these details, we’ll create the right structure for your business plan and start developing it.

  • We develop your business plan section by section — including financials, hiring plan, and market research. We might follow-up if we need clarifications or extra documents such as your resume.

  • You receive a full business plan draft for review and feedback. Once you provide modifications we’ll get to work right away.

  • Final delivery of your USCIS-ready plan in PDF + an editable business plan in Word format. We also provide ongoing support in case your immigration attorney asks for adjustments.

Need help writing a business plan for an E2 visa application?

Our business plan experts use visa-specific frameworks and USCIS-compliant formatting to ensure your plan meets the strict standards required by U.S. immigration authorities. We specialize in business plan writing services that are detailed enough for government review.

Whether you're looking for business plan writers for hire, seeking guidance on how to make a business plan for USCIS process, or need business plan review services for an existing draft — we’re here to help. Tell us about your business idea and visa category, and we’ll provide a custom quote tailored to your needs.

✺ Frequently asked questions ✺

  • Yes. Many denials stem from business plans that are too general, fail to show the investment was at risk, or don’t support job creation claims.

  • Yes. We often coordinate with attorneys to make sure the business plan supports the overall petition and doesn’t introduce inconsistencies.

  • To get started on your E2 visa business plan, we’ll need your business idea details, your and any financial data you have. Don’t worry if you’re missing info — we help fill gaps.

  • Our standard turnaround is 7–10 business days.

  • Absolutely. Many applicants use the E-2 to launch a U.S. startup. We’ll help you write a strong business plan even if you haven’t opened your doors yet — as long as your investment is in motion and documented.