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    Work Visas

    Bringing a key person from Europe to the United States is one of the most impactful moves a company can make during U.S. expansion, and one of the most administratively complex.

    The Reality

    What This Really Involves

    The process is never one-size-fits-all. Every application is evaluated on its own merits, and the landscape can shift.

    Visa Categories

    Visa Types We Work With Most Often

    These are the visas we recommend most often for European companies.

    The E1 visa is for companies with consistent, significant trade activity with the U.S. Not a one-time shipment, but an ongoing commercial relationship where the majority of trade flows between Europe and the U.S.

    The E2 visa is for companies making a substantial investment in the U.S., such as opening a subsidiary, warehouse, or retail operation.

    Both are typically issued for five years and offer meaningful flexibility for companies that are serious about the U.S. market.

    For most of the companies we work with, one of these two visas is the right long-term solution.

    For most European companies, the E1 / E2 visas represent the strongest long-term path.

    Our Role

    How We Support You

    We connect the legal process with your business reality.

    01

    Define the right visa strategy based on your business goals

    02

    Prepare and structure documentation before legal review

    03

    Coordinate directly with immigration attorneys and advisors

    04

    Manage timelines, expectations, and communication

    05

    Help you avoid the common mistakes that slow down approvals

    Decision Framework

    How to Think About It

    The right visa is not just about eligibility. It depends on:

    • Whether you are testing the market or committing long-term
    • Who you need on the ground and in what role
    • How your U.S. operations are structured
    • Your timeline for growth

    We help you think through these before moving forward, not after.

    Impact

    Why This Matters

    Choosing the right visa is not just a compliance decision. It affects:

    • How quickly you can operate in the U.S.
    • How your team is structured
    • How much flexibility you have as you grow
    • What future options are available to you and your employees

    We structure the right approach from the beginning, so you don't revisit these decisions later.

    Get this resource

    U.S. Visa & Work Authorization Quick Reference

    A clear, plain-language reference to the most useful visa pathways for executives, founders, and operating staff.

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