Publication date: 20.11.2025
US-based attorney specializing in immigration, corporate and contract law. Services include L1A, E2, O1 visa support, business formation, legal contracts, and corporate compliance. Legal assistance for investors, entrepreneurs, and immigrants.
Legal Case: Securing an E-2 Investor Visa for a Client from Ecuador
Case Overview
Attorney Nataliya Artemieva successfully assisted a client from Ecuador in obtaining an E-2 investor visa in the United States. The client invested funds into purchasing and developing a gas station, but to qualify for an E-2 investor visa, it was necessary to legally prove the business’s viability, the legitimacy of the investment, and compliance with U.S. immigration requirements. Thanks to a comprehensive strategy — including a full legal audit of the transaction, preparation of the business plan, and documentation confirming economic benefit and job creation — the client’s E-2 visa application was successfully approved.
Key legal aspects of the case included:
Preparing documentation for the E-2 investor visa.
Verifying the lawful source of investment funds.
Conducting a legal audit of the business purchase agreement and supporting documents.
Developing a USCIS-compliant business plan.
Demonstrating job creation and economic benefit in the United States.
Full legal representation throughout the entire E-2 application process.
Key Legal Aspects
Obtaining an E-2 Investor Visa in the USA
- Goal: Ensure successful approval of the client’s E-2 investor visa in the USA based on the acquisition and development of a real U.S. business.
- The client invested a substantial amount into the gas station purchase — a business that meets the criteria for an E-2 visa investment.
- Nataliya Artemieva conducted a legal audit of the transaction, reviewing seller documents, financial risks, and immigration compliance.
- A detailed business plan was prepared, including market analysis, development strategy, projected financial performance, and a job creation plan.
- Legal significance: A transparent, well-structured document package convinced USCIS of the business’s legitimacy and compliance with all E-2 visa requirements.
- Documentation Required for the E-2 Investor Visa
- Goal: Prove that the client’s business meets the mandatory E-2 criteria.
- Evidence of the lawful source of investment funds was collected and verified.
- Documentation demonstrating job creation and the economic benefits of the business was prepared.
- The business plan included financial statements, projections, profit analysis, and growth strategies.
- Legal value: High-quality, comprehensive documentation significantly increased the likelihood of E-2 visa approval.
- Strategic Approach to Securing an E-2 Visa
- Goal: Develop an immigration strategy that meets U.S. business-immigration requirements.
- A transparent, realistic, well-structured business plan was created — the key document for any E-2 application.
- The attorney provided full legal proof of the client’s active managerial involvement in the business.
- Legal insight: The strategy was built to demonstrate the economic value of the business to the U.S. economy — a fundamental requirement for E-2 approval.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Question
Who is eligible for an E-2 investor visa?
Answer
The E-2 visa is available to nationals of treaty-partner countries who invest in a real U.S. business and participate in its active management.
Question
Is there a minimum investment amount required for the E-2 visa?
Answer
There is no fixed minimum, but the investment must be “substantial” — sufficient to ensure the successful operation and development of the business.
Question
Can I obtain an E-2 visa by purchasing an existing business?
Answer
Yes. As demonstrated in this case, purchasing a gas station served as the basis for a successful E-2 approval.
Attorney Nataliya Artemieva provided full legal support that enabled her client from Ecuador to obtain an E-2 investor visa in the USA. This case shows that a well-structured strategy, transparent investment documentation, and professional legal guidance are key to successful business immigration to the United States.
This case demonstrates that:
— the E-2 investor visa is a real pathway to the United States through entrepreneurship and investment;
— skilled legal representation significantly increases the chances of approval;
— a strong business plan and properly documented investment are essential for a successful application.
