Everything you need for your E-2 visa application.
$499 lifetime alternative to $8K–15K lawyer packages. Spouse work authorization is automatic on arrival. Start free with a 3-minute eligibility check.
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Highlights
Spouse can work, day 1
E-2S admission code (Jan 30 2022): automatic work authorization, no separate EAD application.
$499 lifetime, vs $8K–15K
Industry average: $1,950 business plan + $5K–10K lawyer fees + $2,805 premium processing.
Source-of-funds checklist included
Most-cited pain point: 100+ page documentation burden. Wizard generates a complete documentation index per applicant.
Restaurants to tech consulting
Approved E-2 investments span service, retail, food, technology, and consulting. The wizard branches to each sector's documentation.
Not sure how a planned amount compares in a given industry? Try the free investment benchmark
E-2 preparation is expensive, document-heavy, and slow.
- Attorneys cost $5K–15K
- Immigration attorney fees for a full E-2 package range from $5,000 to $15,000, before even filing.
- 80+ documents required
- Personal records, financials, business formation, lease, source of funds: translated, notarized, and organized to USCIS standards.
- 30–50 page business plan
- USCIS expects a formal plan with 5-year projections, market analysis, and a clear job-creation narrative.
Your spouse can work, day one.
Since January 30, 2022, E-2 spouses are admitted under the E-2S classification with automatic work authorization. The single most-celebrated quality-of-life win in E-2 applicant communities.
Automatic work authorization
Spouses of E-2 principals receive the E-2S admission code on Form I-94. Employment is authorized incident to status: no separate Form I-765 filing required.
No EAD application required
Pre-2022 process required filing Form I-765 and waiting months for an EAD card. Since January 30 2022, the E-2S code on the I-94 itself serves as work authorization.
Dual-career household
Spouses can begin employment from day one of arrival in the United States. Household income planning does not depend on EAD processing timelines.
A family-decision criterion
Applicants commonly cite spouse work authorization as a deciding factor when comparing the E-2 against other nonimmigrant categories.
Reference: USCIS Policy Manual Vol. 2 Part E (E-2 Nonimmigrant Investors); INA 101(a)(15)(E); USCIS / CBP Form I-94 admission code update effective January 30, 2022.
Three tools, one self-serve workflow.
Built specifically for E-2 applicants. No bloat, no generic immigration content. Every feature maps to a USCIS evidentiary requirement.
Eligibility Wizard
Answer 12 questions in 3 minutes. Get an AI-scored eligibility report with strengths, risks, and next steps tailored to your profile.
Start nowBusiness Plan Generator
USCIS-formatted 30–50 page business plan with 5-year P&L, headcount projections, and sector-specific templates (senior care, car wash, restaurant).
Get notifiedDocument Vault
Categorized document uploads tailored to your profile, with a DS-160 pre-interview checklist and a source-of-funds timeline builder.
Get notifiedThe file you hand your attorney.
Your Starter package generates a USCIS-formatted business plan: 5-year financial projections, capital allocation, and a job-creation model. Here is a sample of what comes out.
From application idea to filed petition.
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Free eligibility check
12 questions in 3 minutes. Get an instant AI-scored PDF report tailored to your profile.
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Purchase Starter ($499)
One-time payment. Unlock the full business plan generator and document vault.
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Prepare your package
Build your USCIS-formatted business plan, organize 80+ documents, generate the source-of-funds narrative.
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File with your attorney
Hand the prepared package to your attorney for review and filing. Save weeks of attorney drafting time.
Start with the free tools
Use them before you spend anything. All three feed directly into your application prep.
Application file tracker
A 25-item checklist for your E-2 application package, grouped to match how consular posts ask for files (Istanbul, Lisbon, Madrid, Mexico City). Check items off, add notes, and your progress is saved to a free account.
Track your fileInvestment benchmark
See how a planned amount compares with typical E-2 investment ranges in your industry.
Try the benchmarkDocument checklist
The universal 7-block E-2 document checklist, plus verified formatting rules for Istanbul, Lisbon, and Madrid.
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For self-serve E-2 applicants.
- Business plan generator (30–50 pages, USCIS format)
- 5-year P&L + headcount projections
- Source-of-funds timeline + narrative
- Document vault + DS-160 pre-interview checklist
- Investment path analyzer (franchise, acquisition, or startup)
- Visa interview prep + 221(g) explainer
- Green-card pathway overview (EB-2 NIW, EB-1C, EB-5)
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