Case Study: E-2 Visa Approval for a Serbian Entrepreneur in the Digital Marketing Sector

Background

Global Immigration Partners PLLC successfully represented a 32-year-old female entrepreneur from Belgrade in obtaining an E-2 Treaty Investor Visa. With a professional background in advertising and digital communications, she wanted to establish a digital marketing agency in the United States. Her focus was on serving small and medium-sized businesses with branding, social media management, and online advertising campaigns.

Client Objectives

  • Secure an E-2 Visa to lawfully live and operate her marketing agency in the U.S.
  • Launch a U.S.-based digital services company to expand her international client base.
  • Relocate with her spouse, who would receive work authorization, and their young child.
  • Demonstrate that her business would create jobs for U.S. workers and contribute to the local economy.

Our Approach

  1. Entity Formation & Legal Setup:
    We guided the client in forming a U.S. LLC, preparing ownership documentation, and opening a U.S. business bank account. These steps were essential to meet E-2 visa requirements.
  2. Investment & Expenditures:
    The client invested $170,000 USD, allocated toward office leasing, technology infrastructure, software subscriptions, marketing campaigns, and initial payroll. We ensured that her funds were traceable, lawfully sourced, and fully committed to the enterprise.
  3. Business Plan Development:
    A five-year business plan was crafted to highlight the company’s scalability. Projections included hiring at least four U.S. employees within three years, expanding into multiple states, and offering specialized services such as influencer partnerships and video content production.
  4. Petition & Consular Strategy:
    The petition package included:
    • Proof of the lawful source and transfer of funds.
    • Contracts with U.S. clients demonstrating immediate business demand.
    • Market research highlighting the U.S. digital marketing industry’s growth.
    • Evidence of the client’s professional qualifications, awards, and past campaign successes.
      We also provided mock interview preparation, focusing on explaining her business model and employment projections to the U.S. Consulate in Belgrade.

Outcome

The E-2 Visa was approved at the U.S. Consulate in Belgrade with a five-year validity period under treaty reciprocity for Serbian nationals. The client relocated to the U.S. and quickly signed contracts with local businesses. Within six months, she had hired two U.S. employees and was on track to exceed her first-year revenue projections.

Key Takeaways

  • Service-based businesses like digital marketing can qualify for the E-2 Visa when backed by substantial investment and documented demand.
  • Client contracts and market research are powerful supporting evidence to show viability.
  • Careful interview preparation helps applicants explain how their business will create U.S. jobs and sustain growth.

Conclusion

This case demonstrates Global Immigration Partners PLLC’s ability to help entrepreneurs from Serbia and beyond successfully navigate the E-2 Visa process. By combining detailed legal preparation with strategic business planning, we enabled our Belgrade client to establish a thriving digital agency in the U.S. while building long-term opportunities for her family and employees.

| e-2 visa success: serbian digital marketing entrepreneur

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Alexander Jovy - Senior Immigration Expert
Article Written by Alexander Jovy, Co-Managing Partner at Global Immigration Partners. Senior immigration expert with 15+ years in business and investor visas.