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The United States remains one of the most sought-after destinations for investors seeking long-term residency and economic opportunities. Through its E2 Franchise Visa, foreign investors can secure U.S. residency by making a financial commitment to a qualifying business.

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Key Benefits
Flexible residency requirements with the freedom to travel
The right to live, work, and study in any of the 50 states
Access to top-tier schools, universities, and Ivy League institutions
A direct pathway to permanent residency through investment
The ability to include spouses and dependent children under 21 years old in the application
No prior business experience or language proficiency required
Eligibility to apply for U.S. citizenship after five years of continuous residence
Requirements
  1. The investor must be a citizen of a country that has a valid E2 treaty agreement with the United States.
  2. There is no fixed minimum investment amount, but the investment must be large enough to successfully establish and operate the franchise. Typically, investments range from 100,000 USD to 300,000 USD, depending on the franchise.
  3. The investor must have at least 50% ownership of the business and actively participate in its operations.
  4. The franchise must be a legitimate, active, and operational business capable of generating enough revenue to sustain itself and provide for the investor’s living expenses.
  5. The business must create jobs for U.S. workers or generate substantial economic activity beyond just supporting the investor and their family.
  6. The investment funds must be committed and subject to loss if the business fails. The investor must show proof that the funds have been spent on business setup, operations, or expansion.
  7. The investor must provide documentation proving that the investment funds were obtained legally.

Procedure
  1. The investor must be a citizen of a country that has a valid E2 treaty agreement with the United States.
  2. There is no fixed minimum investment amount, but the investment must be large enough to successfully establish and operate the franchise. Typically, investments range from 100,000 USD to 300,000 USD, depending on the franchise.
  3. The investor must have at least 50% ownership of the business and actively participate in its operations.
  4. The franchise must be a legitimate, active, and operational business capable of generating enough revenue to sustain itself and provide for the investor’s living expenses.
  5. The business must create jobs for U.S. workers or generate substantial economic activity beyond just supporting the investor and their family.
  6. The investment funds must be committed and subject to loss if the business fails. The investor must show proof that the funds have been spent on business setup, operations, or expansion.
  7. The investor must provide documentation proving that the investment funds were obtained legally.
Invest in your Future

The E2 Visa programs offer strategic immigration by investment solutions for investors seeking residency and business opportunities in the U.S.The E2 Visa offers a renewable option for entrepreneurs looking to own and operate a successful business.

For investors seeking financial growth, long-term residency, and business expansion, the United States provides two clear immigration by investment options. Harper Greene offers expert guidance to help investors navigate the process and secure their future in the U.S.

Why Us?

Harper Greene is a premier investment migration advisory firm with offices in Canada, United States, Europe and Asia. With over 25 years of collective experience, our team of seasoned immigration experts consist of lawyers, consultants and skilled economists who have been leaders not only in processing immigration applications, but also in shaping immigration policy as well as developing and servicing migration programs and products. In short, we understand investment migration, front to back, inside out. Collectively, our team has serviced more than 5,000 clients around the world. Our unparalleled insights and experiences enable us to provide bespoke investment solutions and deliver world-class advisory service tailored to you and your family’s unique needs.

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