Property Management (Franchise) Business – Dealing with Incomplete Business Setup

Citizenship: Australia
Total Investment: $175,000 (approx.)
Total Working Capital: $2,000 (approx.)

Challenge:

Our client faced a particular situation when investing in the U.S. to obtain his E-2 visa. He couldn’t be physically present in the U.S. at the time of his investment, and his business was still in its early stages at the time of application submission. Key elements such as a lease agreement, employees, licenses, and DBA registration were incomplete, which we anticipated would raised two main concerns with the U.S. immigration authorities:

• Concern #1

The client’s genuine intention to fully complete the business setup and actively operate it upon receiving the E-2 visa.

• Concern #2

The business’s ability to generate revenue immediately after becoming operational.

Strategy:

Understanding these challenges, we preemptively provided our client with a list of strategies to compensate for any shortcomings in his E-2 application, which resulted in three tangible strengths in the client’s application:

1. Franchise Brand: The client selected a well-established franchise brand, adding credibility and reliability to the business model.

2. Guaranteed Contracts: To address concerns about revenue generation, the client negotiated a franchise agreement with guaranteed contracts. This means that from day one of business completion, our client had a steady stream of income lined up, which helped mitigate the uncertainty of the business’s early stage.

3. Substantial Investment: The client’s total investment exceeded $175,000, which is more than sufficient for a property management business. This strong investment amount added weight to the application and demonstrated a serious commitment to the business.

Results:

Our client’s E-2 visa was approved smoothly, with no complications. This success shows that, even when facing challenges, the extra time and effort can make all the difference.

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