The U.S. is one of the largest consumer markets in the world and as a Canadian citizen, you have a direct, legal pathway to own and operate a business there. It’s called the E-2 Investor Visa, and Faragalla Law helps Canadians get it done right.
The U.S. is one of the largest consumer markets in the world and as a Canadian citizen, you have a direct, legal pathway to own and operate a business there. It’s called the E-2 Investor Visa, and Faragalla Law helps Canadians get it done right.
We work with entrepreneurs, business owners, and investors from Toronto, Brampton, Mississauga, Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Surrey, and Montreal who want to start, buy, or expand a business in the United States and need experienced legal guidance to make it happen.
Every client’s situation is different. We assess your goals, your background, and your investment to recommend the visa pathway that gives you the strongest case.
The E-2 treaty investor visa allows Canadian citizens to enter and operate a U.S. business in which they have made a substantial investment. It can be renewed indefinitely as long as your business remains active and continues to meet the requirements. It is one of the fastest and most practical pathways for Canadian entrepreneurs to begin operating legally in the United States.
There is no fixed minimum investment set by law. USCIS requires that your investment be substantial relative to the total cost of the business, lawfully sourced, and genuinely at risk in a real, active enterprise. We help you structure and document your investment to meet consular scrutiny from day one.
Your business must be more than a vehicle for self-employment. It must have the capacity to generate enough income to support you and contribute to the U.S. economy. We advise on entity selection, operating plans, and staffing projections to ensure your business plan satisfies the non-marginal standard required for E-2 approval.
The E-2 application requires a comprehensive package including investment documentation, a business plan, financial projections, and source-of-funds evidence. Our attorneys prepare every element of your file to withstand consular review and minimize the risk of delays or requests for additional evidence.
Canadian E-2 holders receive a 5-year multiple-entry visa under the reciprocity agreement, with unlimited renewals available as long as your business remains operational. We help you plan renewals in advance, maintain proper business records, and keep your E-2 status secure as your business grows.
The E-2 investor visa has become one of the most practical and accessible routes for Canadian entrepreneurs looking to establish a presence in the United States. It’s not based on a lottery, a labor market test, or a waiting list. It’s based on your investment and your business.
Here’s what makes it particularly attractive for Canadians:
The process requires careful preparation a credible business plan, documented source of funds, proper legal entity structure, and a well-organized application package. That’s exactly what Faragalla Law builds for every Canadian E-2 client.
Faragalla Law is a boutique U.S. immigration law firm with offices in Florida and New York. We have been admitted to the New York Bar since 1998, and our team of 10 legal professionals brings over two decades of hands-on experience in U.S. business immigration law.
For Canadian clients specifically, we understand the cross-border dynamics from the U.S. Consulate in Toronto and its documentation expectations, to the practical challenges of managing a Canadian business while building a U.S. one. We’ve guided more than 1,000 clients through U.S. immigration, earning a 5.0 Google rating built on real results.
What makes us different from large generalist firms is our approach: we treat every case as a strategy project. Before we prepare a single document, we evaluate your eligibility, identify potential issues, and map out the strongest path forward.
Our clients come to us with high stakes an investment to protect, a business to build, a family to relocate. What they consistently tell us afterward is that the process felt organized, that their questions were answered clearly, and that they felt genuinely supported throughout.
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Faragalla Law, We Know E-2 Investor Visas.
If you’re a Canadian entrepreneur seriously considering a U.S. business investment, the next step is a conversation with our team. We’ll tell you honestly whether you qualify, what your application will need, and what the strongest path forward looks like for your specific situation.
No pressure. No guesswork. Just clear answers from a legal team that has done this more than 1,000 times.
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