Success Story: E-2 Visa Approved for Dutch Jukebox Entrepreneur in Just 5 Weeks

From the Netherlands to the United States: Building a Jukebox Business

Our client, a Dutch national and entrepreneur, came to Blue Lake Law with plans to expand their business venture into the United States.

The client had established a business focused on jukeboxes and wanted to pursue opportunities in the U.S. market. To make this possible, they needed an immigration solution that would allow them to enter the United States and actively develop and direct their business.

After reviewing their circumstances and business plans, our team determined that the E-2 Treaty Investor visa was the appropriate immigration pathway to pursue.

What Is an E-2 Treaty Investor Visa?

The E-2 Treaty Investor visa allows nationals of certain treaty countries to enter and remain in the United States when they invest a substantial amount of capital in a qualifying U.S. enterprise.

The Netherlands is an E-2 treaty country, meaning eligible Dutch nationals may apply for E-2 classification when they satisfy the applicable requirements.

For entrepreneurs, the E-2 can provide an opportunity to live in the United States while developing and directing their investment and business.

However, a successful E-2 application requires much more than simply demonstrating that an investment has been made. The application must clearly establish the nature of the investment, the business operations, the source and path of the funds, and the applicant’s role in developing and directing the enterprise.

Preparing the E-2 Application

Because our client’s goal was to establish and grow a jukebox business in the United States, it was important to present the business model and investment clearly and comprehensively.

Our team worked closely with the client to prepare the E-2 application and supporting documentation, focusing on:

• The structure and operations of the jukebox business
• The client’s investment in the U.S. enterprise
• The source and path of the investment funds
• The business’s financial and operational plans
• The client’s experience and qualifications as an entrepreneur
• The client’s role in developing and directing the business
• Supporting evidence demonstrating that the enterprise met the requirements for E-2 classification

We carefully organized the application to present a clear picture of the client’s investment, business plans, and intended role in the U.S. company.

The Result: E-2 Visa Approved in Just 5 Weeks

The result was a successful E-2 visa approval in just 5 weeks.

For our Dutch client, the approval meant they could move forward with their plans to bring their jukebox business to the United States and begin developing their U.S. venture.

What began as a plan to expand a unique business concept into the American market became a successful immigration case in just five weeks.

Helping Dutch Entrepreneurs Turn U.S. Business Plans Into Reality

Every E-2 case is different. The strength of an application depends on the individual investor, the nature of the business, the investment, and how the case is documented and presented.

At Blue Lake Law, we work with international entrepreneurs to develop and present strong E-2 applications tailored to their individual circumstances and business goals.

In this case, our careful preparation of the client’s E-2 application helped result in an approval in just 5 weeks, allowing our Dutch client to take the next step toward building their jukebox business in the United States.

Planning to Invest in a U.S. Business?

If you are a Dutch national looking to start, purchase, or expand a business in the United States, an E-2 Treaty Investor visa may provide a pathway for you to live in the U.S. while developing and directing your investment.

Contact Blue Lake Law today to schedule a consultation and find out whether the E-2 visa could be the right option for your U.S. business plans.