E-2 Visa Case Study: Swedish Investor Approved After Purchasing a Florida Hair Salon Sweden InvestorColombo & Hurd secured E-2 Treaty Investor visa approval for a Swedish investor who purchased and began operating an established hair salon in Florida. The visa was issued shortly after the investor’s consular interview, allowing her to move to the United States to run the business and continue building it with her family. The investment matched her professional background. She had more than 15 years of experience in hair styling, salon management, and client care. Rather than starting a new business from the ground up, she invested in a salon that was already serving customers. After the purchase, she stepped into the business as the owner and manager. Her E-2 petition showed that the investment was committed, the salon was active, and the client was prepared to direct the business herself. The petition also explained where the investment funds came from and included a business plan that described how the salon would continue operating and grow over time. The client was represented by Colombo & Hurd Immigration Attorney Dallan Bunce. Start Your E-2 Journey Client ProfileA Salon Owner Prepared to Lead the Business Herself E-2 VisaOur client’s experience in the beauty industry gave her a practical understanding of what a salon needs to succeed. She had worked directly with clients and knew the importance of consistency in a business where customers often return because they trust the people serving them. Her background also helped her understand the operational side of salon ownership. A successful salon requires reliable scheduling, clean and organized workspaces, quality products, strong customer service, and staff who follow the same standards each day. For her E-2 visa petition, it was important to show that she would not be a passive investor. She planned to take an active role in the salon. Her responsibilities would include overseeing staff, managing client relationships, monitoring expenses, guiding marketing, and making decisions about future growth. The Challenge Showing a Real Investment in an Operating Salon Business A successful E-2 visa petition must show that the investor made a real investment. The business must be active or ready to operate, and the funds must come from a legitimate source. The petition must also show that the investor will direct and develop the business. In this case, the client had purchased the assets of an existing salon, secured the commercial location, obtained the necessary license, and taken control of the company. The legal strategy needed to bring those facts together in a clear record showing that the business was ready for her to operate. The petition also needed to explain where the investment funds came from and how they moved into the U.S. business. The funds came from family assets, including the sale of shares held by the client’s spouse. The records needed to show a clear path from the original source of the funds to the business account and then to salon-related expenses. The Approach Clear Documentation of the Salon Purchase, Investment Funds, and Business Plan The petition focused on showing that the client had purchased a real salon business and was ready to operate it. The evidence showed that she owned the hair studio and held the license needed to operate the business in Florida. The legal team organized the financial records so the consular officer could follow the investment from its source to its use in the business. The business plan added important context. It explained how the client would manage day-to-day operations, serve customers, oversee staff, control expenses, and pursue growth after arriving in the United States. This helped show that the salon was not just a purchased asset, but a business the client was prepared to actively direct and develop. Ready to Invest in the U.S.?Get Your Free E-2 Treaty Investor Visa Assessment Evaluate My Profile The Result E-2 Treaty Investor Visa Approved After Consular Interview The client’s E-2 Treaty Investor visa was approved shortly after her consular interview, so she could move to the United States to manage and grow her salon business in Florida. The approval allowed the client to take the next step as both an investor and an operator, using her years of salon experience to lead an established business with a real presence in the local market. Case Overview Category Details Visa Classification E-2 Treaty Investor Visa Nationality Swedish Professional Field Investor in Hair Salon and Beauty Services Request for Evidence (RFE) Not applicable to consular visa issuance Final Outcome Approved Processing Timeline Visa issued shortly after consular interview Lead Attorney Dallan Bunce Attorney Perspectiv Dallan BunceImmigration AttorneyRead More “This case showed why documentation matters in an E-2 visa petition. The client did not just invest in a future business idea. She purchased the assets of an existing salon, secured the location, obtained the required license, and prepared to manage the business herself. We also carefully documented the source and movement of the investment funds, which is critical in E-2 cases.” Dallan Bunce, Immigration Attorney.” Evaluate My Profile This case was handled by Immigration Attorney Dallan Bunce of Colombo & Hurd, a U.S. immigration law firm that represents investors and professionals across EB-2 NIW, EB-1A, and other employment- and investment-based immigration matters.