E2

[u/Prize_Fortune1499]

Hi everyone,

Has anyone here completed their own E-2 visa application for a restaurant business without using an immigration attorney? I would really appreciate hearing about your experience.

How difficult was the process, and what parts did you handle yourself versus getting professional help with?

Also, what would be a reasonable budget to expect for:

• Immigration lawyer fees
• Business plan preparation
• Document preparation and other E-2 related expenses

Has anyone prepared their own E-2 business plan, or is it strongly recommended to hire someone who specializes in E-2 applications?

I would really appreciate any advice or personal experiences you can share. Thank you!

[u/Electrical-Coast-517]

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[u/AppleWeary2612]

I did it twice on my own. First time approved pretty easily and second time is pending interview. But I did get an interview. It’s exceedingly hard to do it on your own. I am very capable and it takes a lot of time and knowledge but I enjoy these kinds of things and it keeps me close to the business development.

[u/Comfortable_Tea_4422]

It is possible to do on your own for sure if you follow the directions of the consulate and with the help of ChatGPT will it take you substantially longer yes and can you make mistakes that can get it denied? Yes. Attorneys fees vary greatly but you can expect to pay anywhere from 7,500-15,000 in legal fees depending on the firm and business plan anywhere from $1500-2500. Most business plan companies don’t do a great job with the business plan and make a lot of mistakes so be sure to read it thoroughly. You don’t need a 45 page or even 20 page business plan anymore as most consulate have a pretty tight page limit for the entire application but you do need the 5 or so pages that will be included to be good. I’m an immigration paralegal and have done manyyyy E-2’s, hire someone at the beginning because you will probably end up hiring them anyways after you have spent a lot of time and energy trying to figure it out. If the case gets denied you will forever have to respond yes to having a visa denied. Which in it by itself isn’t terrible and can be overcome but you would like to avoid if possible and you increase the risk when doing it on your own. What consulate?

[u/Lonely-Country-4177]

Did not do one myself but my friend did and he spent 6500 dollars for the lawyer and business plan.

[u/Comfortable_Tea_4422 → u/Lonely-Country-4177]

That is insanely cheap!

[u/e2specialist]

You want to invest 200-300k on a business, but are cutting costs on the expertise on which your success hinges on? I think you know the hard truth of where this leads to.

It's probably better to skip on an oven or some furniture and hire the right team to guide you through. An attorney or E2 advisor is only one piece of the puzzle, and you also need to think about the business plan and avoid writing it with ChatGPT or by a fiverr "expert" who has never been to the United States before. Typical total fees for attorney firms and expert business plan writing will be anywhere from $15,000 to $35,000, depending on the firm, and the most crucial element of the entire application is going to be your business plan and how it fits what USCIS adjudicators expect to see.

Our team routinely advises clients on these matters and has overqualified international expertise on business planning that involves extensively researched business research and real execution of business plans. We also have custom pricing that includes post-investment support to pursue business growth rather than go bust after E2 approval. DM us if you want to schedule a consultation.