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Canada has a long-standing E-2 treaty relationship with the United States. If you're a Canadian citizen exploring U.S. franchise ownership through the E-2 Treaty Investor program, here's what to know before you start.
Canada has maintained treaty investor status with the United States for decades, allowing qualifying Canadian nationals to pursue E-2 Treaty Investor classification.
Canadian citizens may have different E-2 processing options depending on their circumstances. Confirm the appropriate procedure with a licensed U.S. immigration attorney and the relevant U.S. government agency.
Many franchise opportunities fall within this range. The E-2 visa has no fixed minimum; the investment must be substantial relative to the business cost.
Canadian citizens may qualify for E-2 Treaty Investor classification when they meet the applicable investment, ownership, and business requirements.
Franchise Coach helps you evaluate franchise opportunities based on your available capital, ownership goals, operating preferences, and timeline. A licensed U.S. immigration attorney should evaluate your immigration eligibility, filing strategy, and appropriate processing path.
A general starting checklist. Your immigration attorney will confirm exactly what your case requires. Not sure which franchise fits first? Try the free franchise match quiz .
Documentation used to establish nationality for E-2 treaty eligibility.
Records showing where your investment capital came from and how the funds were obtained. Your immigration attorney should advise which documentation is appropriate for your circumstances.
Review the franchise's required investment, fees, obligations, and business model before making a commitment.
Developed around business factors commonly evaluated in an E-2 case, including substantial investment and non-marginality, in coordination with your immigration attorney.
Your immigration attorney can advise what evidence is appropriate to demonstrate that investment capital has been committed to the enterprise.
Work with a licensed U.S. immigration attorney to evaluate eligibility and handle the immigration filing and legal strategy.
Franchise Coach is a private franchise consulting service and is not affiliated with USCIS, the U.S. Department of State, or any U.S. government agency. Franchise Coach is not a law firm and does not provide immigration legal advice. Immigration eligibility, filing strategy, documentation requirements, and processing procedures should be reviewed with a licensed U.S. immigration attorney and confirmed through official U.S. government sources, including the U.S. Department of State .
Explore opportunities based on investment level, ownership model, operating requirements, and factors commonly relevant to E-2 investors.
Evaluate the franchise disclosure, required investment, fees, and financial commitments with your professional advisors.
Develop a business plan addressing relevant E-2 business factors, including the investment and non-marginality requirements, in coordination with your immigration attorney.
Your licensed U.S. immigration attorney will advise on the appropriate filing or processing strategy for your individual circumstances.
Franchise Coach remains available to support the franchise ownership process as you prepare for launch.
Canadian citizens may have different E-2 processing options depending on their circumstances. The appropriate procedure should be confirmed with a licensed U.S. immigration attorney and the relevant U.S. government agency.
Prior U.S. franchise experience is not necessarily required. Franchise selection should consider your budget, skills, ownership goals, and business factors relevant to an E-2 application. Your immigration attorney should determine how these factors apply to your individual case.
The E-2 is a nonimmigrant visa classification and does not, by itself, provide permanent residency or U.S. citizenship. Canadian applicants should discuss their individual immigration circumstances with a licensed U.S. immigration attorney.
See treaty status, process notes, and FAQ for United Kingdom applicants.
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