E-2 Visa Approved Through a U.S. Holding Company With Multiple Ventures

G.E.B. GLOBAL is pleased to share the successful approval of an E-2 Treaty Investor Visa for an entrepreneur who structured their U.S. investment through a holding company encompassing multiple business ventures.

The investor, an experienced executive and attorney, obtained E-2 visa approval following a prior USCIS-approved Change of Status, with the case ultimately finalized through consular processing. The approval also extended to the investor’s immediate family members, allowing them to reside in the United States pursuant to E-2 dependent status.

Strategic E-2 Investment Using a U.S. Holding Company

In this case, the investor made a substantial, at-risk investment into a U.S. holding company, designed to operate and develop multiple lines of business under a unified ownership structure.

The holding company’s primary operating entity acquired a residential and light commercial concrete services franchise, providing driveways, patios, walkways, and decorative concrete solutions to homeowners and businesses in the United States. This operating business demonstrated active commercial operations, revenue generation, and job creation—key requirements for E-2 visa eligibility.

Importantly, the holding company structure also allowed the investor to incorporate additional complementary ventures as part of the overall E-2 enterprise.

Multiple Ventures Under One E-2 Holding Company

Beyond the concrete services franchise, the E-2 application documented the investor’s plans to develop additional business initiatives under the same holding company, including:

• A business and legal consulting venture supporting entrepreneurs and small companies operating in the United States

• A sports and talent management initiative focused on athlete development and related services

These ventures were presented as part of a cohesive, long-term business strategy, reinforcing the investor’s commitment to sustained economic activity, diversified revenue streams, and future job creation.

This case highlights an important point for prospective E-2 investors: a properly structured holding company may support more than one active business, provided the overall enterprise satisfies E-2 requirements.

Addressing Complex E-2 Visa Requirements

E-2 visa cases involving holding companies and multiple ventures require careful legal analysis and strategic presentation. The application addressed key E-2 criteria, including:

• A substantial and irrevocably committed investment

• A real and operating commercial enterprise

• The investor’s ownership and control over the holding company and its subsidiaries

• The capacity of the enterprise to generate more than marginal income

• Both direct and indirect job creation

The petition included detailed financial documentation and a comprehensive E-2 business plan outlining projected growth, expansion timelines, and the integration of multiple ventures within a single holding company framework.

A Flexible E-2 Strategy for Entrepreneurs

We were pleased to assist our client in connection with the successful approval of this E-2 visa application.

This case demonstrates that the E-2 Treaty Investor Visa can accommodate sophisticated entrepreneurial structures, including holding companies designed to operate more than one business in the United States.

Considering an E-2 Visa Through a Holding Company?

If you are exploring an E-2 Treaty Investor Visa and are interested in investing through a U.S. holding company with one or more business ventures, G.E.B. GLOBAL – A Business and Immigration Law Firm can help.

📩 Contact our office today to discuss how Attorney Gregory Boan can assist you in structuring an E-2 strategy aligned with your business goals and compliant with U.S. immigration law.

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