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💼 The E-2 Investor Visa: The Entrepreneur’s Choice. The E-2 visa allows you to live and work in the U.S. by purchasing a majority stake in a "real and operating" business.
Key Requirements for Business Buyers:
You must be from a Treaty Country
Substantial Investment: The capital must be sufficient to ensure the business's success. For service businesses, this may be lower; for manufacturing, it is higher.
"At Risk" Capital: You must demonstrate that the funds are irrevocably committed to the purchase (often held in escrow pending visa approval).
Non-Marginality: The business must do more than just support you and your family—it must have the capacity to hire U.S. workers.
Active Management: You must be coming to "develop and direct" the enterprise. Passive investments (like real estate) do not qualify.
🏢 The L-1 Visa: Expanding Your Global Reach.
If you already own a successful business in your home country, the L-1 visa allows you to purchase a U.S. subsidiary and transfer yourself as a Manager or Executive.
Why Buy an Existing Business for L-1?
While many apply for L-1 visas by starting a "New Office," buying an established U.S. business can be more advantageous:
Immediate Infrastructure: You skip the "startup" phase and inherit an existing staff and facility.
Stronger Petition: An established company with a history of revenue and employees is often viewed more favorably by USCIS than a speculative startup.
Faster Green Card Path: For those on an L-1A, the transition to permanent residency is significantly more streamlined.
How Enterprise Brokers Helps You
We don't just send you listings; we curate opportunities that align with immigration standards.
Visa-Ready Listings: We filter businesses for profitability, employee count, and "clean" financials—the three pillars of a successful visa petition.
Due Diligence: Our team can assists in coordinating the due diligence process with your CPA. Your Immigration Attorney will make sure the transaction is structured for USCIS scrutiny.
Strategic Partnerships: We work alongside your immigration attorney to provide the necessary business valuations and purchase agreements required for your filing.
Important Note: Enterprise Brokers is a business brokerage firm, not a law firm or an Accounting. We strongly recommend all international buyers consult with a qualified U.S. Immigration Attorney and Licensed CPA before moving forward with any acquisition
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Enterprise Brokers is a business brokerage firm, not a law or an Accounting firm. We will never give you legal or accounting advice. We strongly recommend all international buyers consult with a qualified U.S. Immigration Attorney and Licensed CPA before moving forward with any Business acquisition.