Business Plans for Visa Applications
A clear, credible business plan can be key evidence in investor and new-office visa cases.
Your plan should tell the same story as your petition.
Why the business plan matters
In investor and new-office cases, immigration officers look closely at whether the business is real, viable and able to meet the requirements of the visa category. A business plan is often where that is shown.
We help you obtain a business plan that supports your application and review how it fits the rest of your evidence, so your plan and your petition tell the same story.
Plans for these visa cases
Business plans are commonly used in:
E-2 treaty investor visas
Showing that the investment is substantial and that the business is expected to be more than marginal — able to do more than support the investor and family.
L-1 new office petitions
Showing how a new U.S. office will grow to support a managerial or executive position, generally within its first year.
EB-5 immigrant investors
A detailed plan showing how the investment is expected to create the required full-time jobs for U.S. workers.
Other business-based cases
Plans can also support other petitions where the business’s structure, finances or growth are part of the evidence.
Starting or investing in a U.S. business?
Call us or send a request. We will explain what your visa category requires and how your business plan fits in.
What a strong plan covers
The business and its market
What the company does, its location, customers, competitors and marketing strategy.
Operations and staffing
Ownership, organizational chart, hiring timeline and job descriptions that match the visa requirements.
Financial projections
Start-up costs, the source and use of invested funds, and realistic revenue and expense projections.
A business plan is supporting evidence; it does not guarantee approval. Every case depends on its facts and the rules in effect.
Get Help With Your Business Plan
Tell us about your business and the visa you are considering, and our team will contact you. Please keep financial statements and account numbers for a direct conversation with our team.
Business plan questions
- It is not always strictly required, but a detailed plan is commonly submitted because it helps show the business is real, operating or about to operate, and expected to be more than marginal.
- It must be credible and specific: realistic numbers, a hiring plan with positions and timelines, and details that match the rest of your petition and the requirements of your visa category.
- Yes. We can review an existing plan alongside your immigration evidence and explain where it may need more support.
- Yes. Your initial consultation is free. If you decide to hire us, representation is a paid service and payment plans are available.
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