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Frequently Asked Questions about Franchising, E-2 Visa and EB-5 Visa
1. Our Services
Q. Is it really free?
Please contact us and we will explain how we can give you this FREE service.
Q. How do I contact Franchise Innovations For You?
We are based in New York. You can contact us at phone number 516-374-2178 or at e-mail address iraemp@yahoo.com. We also have a contact us page, you may send us a message through this web-page.
Q. What are the requirements for receiving free consulta
tions on franchising?
Desire to learn about how to run your own business.
Q. How much capital do I need to have for franchising?
The amount of capital you need will depend on the type of business. There are many businesses under $100,000 that produce an extraordinary revenue. If you are short cash we have a number of different programs that would help you secure the money that you need.
2. E-2 and EB-5 Visa
Q. What nations are eligible to apply for E-2 Visa?
Based on the Treaty Countries list of the USA Department of State, residents of the following countries are eligible to apply for an E-2 visa:
Albania, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belgium, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brunei, Bulgaria, Cameroon, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Congo (Brazzaville), Congo (Kinshasa), Costa Rica, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, Egypt, Estonia, Ethiopia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Grenada, Honduras, Iran, Irelan, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Korea (South), Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Liberia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia the Former Yugoslav Republic of (FRY), Mexico, Moldova, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Netherlands, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Panama, Paraguay, Philippines, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Senegal, Singapore, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Sri Lanka, Suriname, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Togo, Trinidad & Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom and Yugoslavia.
The updated list of treaty countries including their specific notes can be found here.
Q. The application process of E-2 Visa?
It is done in the following steps:
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Approve the investment in the USA.
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Apply for non-immigrant visa (application forms DS-160)
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Apply for Treaty Investor (application form DS-156E).
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Get E-2 visa.
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Every 2 or 5 years apply for your visa extension through Petition for a Non-immigrant Worker (application form I-129).
Please note that the application can be submitted via USCIS Service Center if you are a lawful resident in the USA and through the USA consular office in other countries.
Q. How long does it take to get E-2 Visa?
3 weeks to 3 months, depending on which country you are applying from and how quikly you can collect and approve the required documents.
Q. What nations are eligible to apply for EB-5 Visa?
All countries are elegible for the EB-5 Visa; However, due to political considerations at any given time there may be restrictions for some countries. Please contact us for the latest information.
Q. The application process of the EB-5 Visa?
(Legislative changes are pending. Please contact us for the latest development)
Q. How long does it take to get an EB-5 visa?
12 to 18 months, depending on which country you are applying from and how quickly you can collect and approve the required documents.
(Legislative changes are pending. Please contact us for the latest development)
Q. What is the difference between "EB-5 direct investment" and "EB-5 regional center investment"?
In a Direct investment you control the business, you are the direct owner of the business and you will make a substantial profit. In a regional center investment, you are in effect "buying a security". You have no control over the money, over your investment.
Please contact for more detailed information about the differences.