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Filtered by capital, ownership model, and USCIS track record.
Typically 2–4 weeksFranchise Coach's International Investor Division guides foreign nationals from treaty countries through vetted, E-2-eligible U.S. franchises, from franchise selection to your business plan to relocation. Free to you, every step of the way.
Secure your E-2 status with a vetted franchise and a business plan built for what USCIS actually looks for, free to you, start to finish.
See how it works →Handle more E-2 clients by letting this division own the franchise and business-plan side of the case, so you can focus on the petition.
Partner with this division →Most foreign nationals exploring the E-2 route don't know where to start: which franchises are E-2-friendly, what "non-marginal" actually means, or how to structure an investment that satisfies USCIS.
I use the same due-diligence process I use as a franchise consultant to guide you from franchise selection through your business plan, filtered specifically for E-2 requirements and your treaty country.
My services are free to you. I'm compensated by the franchisor if you move forward with a franchise I introduce you to, so every shortlist is built around your goals and your visa case, not a referral fee.
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Over my 20-year career as a franchise consultant, entrepreneur, and Master Franchisor, I've founded companies on two continents and built a multi-million-dollar franchise territory from the ground up. That operator's-side experience is exactly what E-2 applicants need: a business plan that isn't just paperwork, but a company that can genuinely work. More on my background →
My International Investor Division applies the same due-diligence strategy I use with every client, filtered specifically for what U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services looks for in an E-2 petition: non-marginal income, active management, and real job creation.
I work alongside your immigration attorney, not instead of them; my role is the franchise and business-plan side of your case.
Author of The E-2 Franchise Visa, rated 4.9★ by readers. Featured on Extraordinary America, Culture Matters, Talking Expat Taxes & The Thriving Immigrant.
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The same franchise search and business plan look very different when someone who's placed 30+ franchisees is doing the filtering.
| Going It Alone | With This Division | |
|---|---|---|
| Franchise Selection | Researching thousands of FDDs solo, with no way to know which ones actually hold up for E-2 | ✓ A shortlist already filtered for E-2 track record, capital, and your interests |
| Business Plan | A generic template that may miss the non-marginality and job-creation tests entirely | ✓ Built specifically around what USCIS looks for in an E-2 petition |
| Franchisor Access | Cold outreach to franchise development teams, with no introduction | ✓ Warm introductions through 20+ years of franchisor relationships |
| Attorney Coordination | Managing the franchise search and the legal petition as two disconnected tracks | ✓ I work directly alongside your immigration attorney on the business side |
| Cost to You | Franchise fees either way, plus whatever a broker or consultant charges | ✓ $0. I'm compensated by the franchisor only if you move forward |
The same sequence every E-2 investor I work with moves through, start to finish.
Filtered by capital, ownership model, and USCIS track record.
Typically 2–4 weeksReview the disclosure document and place your capital at risk.
Typically 3–6 weeksBuilt to satisfy the non-marginality and job-creation tests.
Typically 4–8 weeks, often in parallelSubmitted with your immigration attorney at the consulate.
Timing varies by consulateI stay involved through your grand opening.
OngoingRanges are general and illustrative, not guarantees. Actual timelines vary by treaty country, consulate workload, and case complexity. Confirm your specific timeline with your immigration attorney.
E-2 documentation and consular process vary by treaty country. Start with the guide built for yours.
Canadian nationals are a common E-2 applicant pool, with a well-established process.
Canada guideA long-standing E-2 treaty relationship with consular processing through London.
UK guideAustralia holds E-2 treaty investor status, distinct from its separate E-3 visa category.
Australia guidePakistani nationals are E-2 eligible, with documentation built around source-of-funds.
Pakistan guideThere's no formal minimum investment set by law, but most successful E-2 franchise cases share these traits.
You're a citizen of an E-2 treaty country, including Canada, the UK, Australia, Pakistan, and 80+ others.
You have, or can credibly document access to, at least $100K in investable capital.
You're willing to relocate to the U.S. and actively direct the business day-to-day.
You'd rather buy into a proven brand than build a from-scratch startup.
Not sure about one of these? That's exactly what the free consultation is for, or take the free franchise match quiz first to see what fits.
From Franchise Coach's broader client base, the same due-diligence approach applied to every case, E-2 or otherwise. Read more client reviews →
"Connecting with Adam has been a life-changing experience for us and our family. Adam knew what made us tick and what sorts of franchise opportunities we would be passionate about."
"I had no idea there were 4,000 to 5,000 franchise concepts out there. Adam does a great job matching you with concepts aligned with your passion and interests."
"He's flexible, inspirational, motivating, always so incredibly positive and upbeat, and just a great person. I don't ever feel pressured. He wants my dreams to actually happen."
The E-2 is a nonimmigrant visa for nationals of countries that hold a qualifying treaty with the United States, allowing them to live in the U.S. while actively directing a business they've invested substantial capital in. Unlike some other investor visa categories, there's no fixed minimum investment set by law. What matters is that the investment is substantial relative to the type of business.
Franchises come with an established brand, a documented financial model, and built-in operating support, the kind of evidence that helps demonstrate a real, active, non-marginal business to a consular officer, rather than a speculative startup.
Yes. I'm compensated by the franchisor through standard industry referral arrangements, only if you move forward with a franchise I introduce you to. There's no upfront fee to work with me.
Generally, yes: spouses and unmarried children under 21 can typically apply for derivative E-2 status. Spouses are usually eligible to apply for work authorization once in the U.S. Confirm the specifics of your case with your immigration attorney.
No. I'm not a law firm, and I don't give legal advice. I handle franchise selection and the business side of your case, working alongside a licensed U.S. immigration attorney who handles the petition itself.
I work alongside immigration attorneys on the franchise and business-plan side of E-2 cases, vetted franchises, business plans built for the non-marginality test, and a single point of contact for your client's business side.
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You're already ahead of most applicants just by reading this far. The next step is a free, no-pressure call about what's realistic for your budget, timeline, and treaty country.
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