3: 'Caroline' and the $40k E-2 visa

Published: June 3, 2014, 1:24 p.m.

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http://USImmigrationPodcast.com/3

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In this episode we talk to \\u201cCaroline\\u201d about her bootstrapped E-2, Immigration Attorney selection and the importance of a business plan.

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On this episode we have \\u201cCaroline\\u201d as she discusses:

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  • How a $40k start up investment was approved for an E-2 visa
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  • How she selected her immigration attorney (out of 6)
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  • Immigration concerns: Complexity & Scary
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  • The importance of immigration representation that \\u201cbelieves in you and your story\\u201d\\n
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    • Her Business plan development
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    • Outsourced to a firm that didn\\u2019t engage with her on the specifics of her business
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    • She then recreated the written elements of the plan to align with her story and \\u201cvision\\u201d
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    • Engaged \\xa0Foreign Investor Resource Group to recast the financial projections
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    • She then understood and supported her business plan during her immigration interview
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I usually asks our guests to offer our audience a discount on their product or services. \\xa0Since \\u201cCaroline\\u201d wishes to remain anonymous and we did touch on business plans for E-2 visas, I want to link to Foreign Investor Resource Group\\u2018s free resources.

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A full sample business plan written for immigration visas

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http://www.ForeignIRG.com/Sample

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E-2 visa petition business plan cover letter with checklist

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http://www.ForeignIRG.com/e2checklist

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