E-2 Visa Case Study on How Maritime Experience Led to a Thriving Freight Operation in the United States 

When the client reached out to Colombo & Hurd, he was close to losing his status in the United States. The urgency left little room for error or delay. Attorney Dallan Bunce recalled, “He was running out of time. If we had submitted even a little late, he would have been out of status.” 

The goal was clear: to secure a change of status through an E-2 investment in a refrigerated freight company. Launching a business from the ground up while working against a fixed deadline, however, came with heavy pressure. Every document, signature, and transaction needed to fall into place quickly and precisely. 

There was also a complication with the source of funds. As Attorney Bunce explained, “evidence he expected to use wasn’t as clear or illustrative after the second or third viewing as we thought it was.” What began as a simple investment turned into a detailed process of verifying and tracing every transfer. With little time left, the team had to prove that every dollar came directly from the client and was properly documented. 

Faced with a tight deadline, Attorney Dallan Bunce and our legal team built their strategy around urgency and constant communication. Every step was designed to keep the case moving without pause. As he explained, “We approached everything with the filing deadline in mind.” 

The first step was to help the client identify a business model that could be launched quickly and managed effectively. Once the investment direction was set, the team shifted their focus to documentation. Instead of waiting for full sets of files, they encouraged the client to send every piece of evidence the moment it became available. 

“We told him not to wait until he had all the documents together,” Attorney Bunce said. “As soon as he got one, he sent it to us, and we looked at it right away.” This steady flow of updates allowed the team to review, correct, and strengthen materials almost in real time.  

When an RFE arrived, the same method continued: quick action, careful review, and consistent follow-up. The goal was to reinforce every element of the case with clear and credible evidence. Through disciplined teamwork and constant coordination, they built a response strong enough to overcome every question raised. 

Our client’s E-2 change of status was approved under premium processing in just over three months. The outcome was especially meaningful given how difficult the case had been. Attorney Dallan Bunce reflected on it candidly, saying, “It ended up being a harder file than expected because of the time constraints. That’s why we were so excited about the result.” 

The approval came after the team’s detailed RFE response, which traced every dollar of the investment and proved that the business was real, active, and ready to operate. A strong legal strategy and our client’s persistence and trust in the process helped move fast, close every gap, and meet the strict requirements on time. 

With the approval secured, our client is now focused on expanding his refrigerated freight operations in the United States. His next steps include adding new trucks to the fleet, hiring skilled drivers, and strengthening partnerships with logistics brokers. 

After years of managing transport both at sea and on the road, he now channels that same discipline and leadership into building a lasting business in the United States. Each successful delivery moves him closer to his vision of creating a company that keeps essential goods moving safely and efficiently across the country.