Read the general investor planning overview
A Memramcook investor buying an established US enterprise should identify whether premises rights will continue under the actual transaction. Prior sales at a location do not establish that the buyer can operate there indefinitely.
Read purchase and premises documents together
Identify assignment consent, expiry, renewal and any relocation conditions. A landlord’s informal statement should not be presented as a final renewed lease. Explain the actual rights the investor will receive.
Maintain the full eligibility analysis
At least 50% relevant treaty-country national enterprise ownership, development and direction, substantial at-risk capital and lawful source and path remain required. E-2 has no universal minimum investment. A sound lease arrangement does not replace these separate conditions.
Support operations beyond the acquisition date
Explain the effect of premises changes on the business and nonmarginality under the applicable standard, including more than minimal living or significant economic contribution. Do not import EB-5’s ten-job test or treat hypothetical relocation expenses as already invested capital.
What else is on your mind?
Is there one minimum investment that guarantees E-2 eligibility?Is holding money or owning an asset enough for E-2?Editorial source review: 2026-09-07. General preparation guidance, not an individual assessment.