Build a U.S. business that can support your E-2 application.
For nationals of E-2 treaty countries who want to live and operate in the United States. StayYield builds the operating short-term rental business — your immigration attorney handles the visa.
The Treaty Investor visa — explained simply.
The E-2 is a non-immigrant U.S. visa for nationals of treaty countries who invest a substantial amount of capital in a bona fide U.S. enterprise that they will develop and direct. Canada, the U.K., Japan, Germany, and many other countries are treaty nations. (India and China are not currently E-2 treaty countries.)
Treaty national
Must hold citizenship of an E-2 treaty country.
Substantial investment
Capital committed and at-risk in the U.S. business.
Develop & direct
Investor must actively run the business (≥50% ownership or operational control).
Operating substance — not just a paper company.
USCIS and U.S. consulates want to see a real, active business: signed leases, real revenue, jobs supported (cleaners, managers, contractors), and a clear plan. A lease-based STR portfolio operated by StayYield can produce exactly that.
Five steps from strategy to immigration-ready package.
Strategy Call
Discuss residency goals, capital, target U.S. market, and timing with the StayYield team.
Market + Capital Plan
Build a tailored investment plan: market(s), unit count, capital deployment schedule, and revenue model.
LLC + Lease Setup
Form the U.S. LLC, open business banking, sign STR leases, and put operating contracts in place.
Operational Launch
Furnish, list, and launch units. Generate real revenue, payroll, and operating history — the substance USCIS expects to see.
Hand-Off to Immigration Counsel
Provide a documentation package (financials, leases, payroll, business plan) for your immigration attorney to use in the E-2 filing.
What StayYield does
- Business formation guidance (LLC structure, EIN, banking)
- Market selection and unit sourcing
- Lease negotiation with STR-friendly landlords
- Furnishing, listing, launch, and ongoing operations
- Monthly financial reporting suitable for legal review
- Operational documentation for your immigration attorney
What StayYield does not do
- Legal or immigration advice
- Filing or preparing your E-2 visa application
- Source-of-funds legal opinions
- Tax planning or accounting work
- Any guarantee of visa approval or business outcomes
Work with a licensed U.S. immigration attorney for all visa-related decisions.
Talk to the StayYield team.
Tell us about your investment goal and preferred U.S. market. We'll respond with next steps and a discovery call time.
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