TealBridge picks the business, launches it, documents the investment and writes the consulate-ready plan. Partner immigration attorneys file the case. You arrive to a company that is already operating.
30-minute call. We tell you honestly whether an E-2 case is realistic for your budget and background, and what it would cost. Reply within one business day.
The visa is judged on the whole picture: your nationality, your money and the business itself. We take cases where all three can be made to work, and we say so early when they cannot.
Most refusals are business problems, not paperwork problems. The choice below decides how strong your case is before anyone files anything.
Revenue, staff and tax returns exist on day one, which answers the consulate's hardest questions. We search, value and structure deals from $500K to $10M, with escrow that releases on visa approval.
Best for budgets above $300K How acquisitions workA proven model with a documented investment table and a hiring plan the franchisor already publishes. Home services, senior care, education and food concepts fit the visa best.
Typically $100K to $350K all in Franchises that fit the E-2Maximum control and the lowest entry cost, but the plan has to prove growth and hiring. We set up the entity, banking, location, first hires and first sales before the interview.
From $100K for service businesses What a startup case needsYou always know what happens next, who is doing it, and how long it takes.
Citizenship, budget, source of funds and your readiness to run a business. If the E-2 does not fit, we say so on this call.
Three or four real options with numbers: acquisition targets, franchise concepts or a startup model matched to your budget, state and skills.
Entity, bank account, investment transfer, licenses, lease, first hires and first sales. The business plan is written from these real numbers at the same time.
Corporate documents, a clean source-of-funds trail, the investment schedule reconciled to bank statements, and proof the business operates.
Partner immigration attorneys file at the consulate or with USCIS. We rehearse your interview until you can explain every number in your own plan.
The visa is granted and the business is running. We stay in touch on growth and metrics and prepare renewal documents ahead of time.
Granite Master countertop manufacturing, Superb Maids cleaning franchise, CamelUs online store: three businesses Mira launched and ran in the U.S. before founding TealBridge.
Mira Sariyeva arrived in the United States in 2013, earned an MBA at Hult International Business School in San Francisco, and spent 15 years in banking and consulting before building her own companies in Chicago, New York and Dallas. Since founding TealBridge she has helped clients launch more than 150 businesses across 20 states.
"I don't explain how to start a business in America. I show you, because I did it myself."
Quotes are from clients whose E-2 status or visa was approved, shown with the business they built.
"We truly feel lucky that on our difficult journey we met you. You supported us and never let us give up. And thanks to you and your team - we made it!"
"Yesterday we received the original approval notices for the change of status to E‑2 for our whole family. Huge gratitude to you and your team for your professionalism!"
"I literally cried from happiness. Thank you for your help and support throughout the entire process. You played a huge role in our journey - from recommending lawyers to always being on our side."
"Approved! Thank you so much for your help and preparation!"
"Every question asked by the consular officer was something we had already discussed and practiced! Working with you felt calm and confident - we truly felt our case was in reliable hands."
of the E-2 cases we have prepared were approved. The reason is selection as much as preparation: we only take cases where the business and the funds can meet the standard.
Five-year plan in the U.S. Embassy N and ROI format, built from your real vendor quotes, hiring plan and source-of-funds narrative. $2,500 to $8,000 depending on complexity, first draft in 2 to 3 weeks.
Search, due diligence, valuation and deal structuring for acquisitions between $500K and $10M, built so the deal works as a business and as the foundation of an investor visa. We do not represent sellers and earn no brokerage commission.
Consulting fees are separate from your investment and from attorney fees. Every engagement is quoted individually after the assessment call, so you know the scope before you commit.
Government fees ($315 per visa applicant at a consulate) and partner attorney fees are billed separately. Bundled plan pricing is lower than the plan-only rate.
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Read articleGeneral information, not legal advice. Your attorney confirms how the rules apply to your case.
The E‑2 visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows citizens of treaty countries to live and work in the United States by investing a substantial amount of capital in a U.S. business.
There is no fixed minimum, but typical investments range from $100K to $500K+. The investment must be substantial relative to the total cost of the business.
No. You can buy an existing business, purchase a franchise, or start a new company. We help you evaluate all options based on your budget, skills, and goals.
Yes. E‑2 dependent spouses receive automatic work authorization and can work for any employer in any field without a separate work permit.
The entire process from first consultation to visa approval typically takes 4-8 months, depending on the type of business and your readiness.
The investment must be irrevocably committed to the business and subject to potential loss. Funds held in escrow or bank accounts don't qualify.
A marginal business is one that doesn't generate enough income to support the investor and their family. The E‑2 visa requires your business to be more than marginal.
We work with a vetted network of immigration attorneys who handle all legal aspects. We manage the business side - they handle the legal filings.
After you send the form, a TealBridge consultant replies within one business day to schedule a 30-minute call. On the call you get an honest read on eligibility, two or three business directions that fit your budget, and a cost estimate. No obligation.