Search fund in US with E2 visa pathway

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April 06, 2026

by a searcher from INSEAD in London, UK

Has anyone pursued an acquisition in US as a non-resident, and used E2 visa to transfer to US and operate the company? Looking for advice on feasibility, challenges and how did you structure it.
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from Universität Mannheim in Munich, Germany
You should probably talk to an specialized lawyer. My understanding is that if you are buying the company with your own funds there shouldn't be any problem. If you want to finance then it will get trickier, as you cannot use the SBA program. Another thing to consider is that the E2 process can take several months, so you would have to manage the company from abroad for some time or have a seller willing to wait until the visa process is finished.
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