Our Core Business & Investor Visa Streams
Navigating the alphabet soup of visa categories (E-2, EB-5, Tier 1, Innovator, etc.) can be daunting. We simplify the process by categorizing opportunities based on your specific profile.
1. Entrepreneur & Startup Visas
For visionaries with a scalable business idea. Most modern economies now offer ‘Innovator’ or ‘Startup’ visas that prioritize talent over massive capital.
- Key Focus: Business plan viability, endorsement from authorized bodies and innovation benchmarks.
- Ideal for: Tech founders and entrepreneurs with a proven track record.
2. Investment-Based Residency (Golden Visas)
For individuals looking to secure residency through passive or active investment in real estate, government bonds, or local enterprises.
- Key Focus: Source of funds (SOF) auditing, minimum investment thresholds, and ‘no-stay’ or ‘low-stay’ requirements.
- Ideal for: High-net-worth individuals seeking a ‘Plan B’ or lifestyle upgrade.
3. Corporate Expansion & Intra-Company Transfers
For established businesses looking to send key personnel to set up a branch, subsidiary or affiliate office abroad.
- Key Focus: Proving the relationship between the parent company and the foreign entity, and justifying the need for specialized knowledge transfer.
- Ideal for: SMEs and multinational corporations.
4. Sole Representative Visas
For senior employees of an overseas business who are sent to a new country to establish a commercial presence for the first time.
The Schengen Area (European Union)
Focus: Short-term Business (90 days) & Long-term Investor Residency.
For the Schengen Business Visa (Type C) or Investor Residency (Type D), European consulates look for ‘proof of intent’ and ‘financial subsistence.’
- Core Identification: Passport valid for at least 3 months after your intended departure, issued within the last 10 years.
- Two recent biometric photos
- Business Specifics:
- Invitation Letter: From the host company in the EU detailing the purpose of the visit and meeting schedule.
- Employer Dispatch Letter: A letter from your home company confirming your role, salary, and that they are authorizing your travel.
- Financial & Legal Proof:
- Bank Statements: Last 3 to 6 months, stamped and signed by the bank.
- Income Tax Returns (ITR): Usually for the last 2 to 3 assessment years.
- Schengen Travel Insurance: Minimum coverage of €30,000 for medical emergencies and repatriation, valid for the entire stay.
- For Investors:
- Proof of investment transfer (minimums range from €2,50,000 to €5,00,000).
- Clean criminal record certificate from your home country (apostilled/legalized).
The United Kingdom (UK)
Focus: Innovator Founder & Global Business Mobility.
The UK has shifted toward a ‘points-based’ system. Whether you are a founder or a corporate transferee, the requirements are rigid.
- The Innovator Founder Stream:
- Endorsement Letter: A digital letter from an approved UK Endorsing Body (must be less than 3 months old).
- Business Plan: A detailed 5-year projection showing Innovation, Viability, and Scalability.
- English Proficiency: Proof of meeting Level B2 on the CEFR scale (via approved test or UK-recognized degree).
- Maintenance Funds: Personal savings of at least £1,270 held in your account for 28 consecutive days.
- UK Expansion Worker (Global Business Mobility):
- Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS): A reference number provided by your UK employer.
- Evidence of Overseas Employment: Pay slips or bank statements proving you worked for the parent company for at least 12 months (unless earning over £73,900).
- Tuberculosis (TB) Test Results: If applying from a country on the UK’s “listed” countries.
The United States of America (USA)
Focus: E-2 Treaty Investor & EB-5 Immigrant Investor.
The US is notorious for its ‘Source of Funds’ (SOF) scrutiny. They don’t just want to see the money; they want to see the ‘path of the dollar.’
- The E-2 Treaty Investor Visa (Non-Immigrant):
- Substantial Investment Proof: Evidence that the money is ‘at risk’ (e.g., escrow receipts, equipment purchase invoices, lease agreements).
- The Proportionality Test: Documents showing the investment is significant compared to the total value of the business.
- Five-Year Business Plan: Highlighting job creation for US workers (not just supporting the investor).
- DS-160 Confirmation: The digital application for non-immigrants.
- The EB-5 Immigrant Investor (Green Card):
- Form I-526 Petition: The primary filing for immigrant investors.
- Source of Funds (SOF) Audit: 5 years of personal and business tax returns, plus documentation for every penny of the $800,000 (TEA) or $1,050,000 (Standard) investment.
- Job Creation Analysis: An economic report proving your investment will create at least 10 full-time jobs for US citizens.
- Identification: Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond the stay.
Canada
1. Start-Up Visa (SUV) Requirements
- Letter of Support: An official document from a designated Canadian venture capital fund (investing $200,000+), angel investor group (investing $75,000+) or business incubator (acceptance into program).
- Ownership Evidence: Proof that each applicant holds at least 10% of the voting rights and together with the designated organization, holds more than 50%.
- Settlement Funds: Evidence of unencumbered, transferable liquid funds. For 2026, the minimum for a single applicant is $15,263 CAD, increasing with family size.
- Language Proficiency: IELTS General or CELPIP results showing a minimum CLB 5 in all four abilities.
- Detailed Business Plan: While technically ‘optional’ by some standards, a robust plan is essential to demonstrate how the business will scale within Canada.
2. Intra-Company Transfer (ICT) Requirements
- Proof of Relationship: Articles of incorporation and corporate structure charts showing the link between the foreign parent company and the Canadian branch/subsidiary.
- Executive/Specialized Knowledge Evidence: A detailed job description and a CV showing the applicant has worked for the foreign company for at least one continuous year in the last three.
- Canadian Business Case: Evidence of physical premises (lease or title) and a business plan showing the expansion will create jobs for Canadians.
Australia:
1. Business Innovation Stream (188A)
- Business Ownership Evidence: Full company extracts, shareholder certificates, and articles of association for at least 2 of the last 4 fiscal years.
- Turnover Documentation: Financial statements (Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet) prepared to International Accounting Standards showing a minimum turnover of $750,000 AUD (thresholds may vary by state).
- Personal & Business Net Assets: Evidence that you and your partner hold at least $1.25 million AUD in net assets, legally acquired and capable of being transferred to Australia within 2 years.
- Points Test Documents: Proof of age (under 55), English proficiency, and ‘Innovation’ factors (e.g., registered patents, trademarks, or export trade history).
2. Investor & Significant Investor Streams (188B/C)
- Statement of Assets and Liabilities (SALP): A comprehensive Form 1139A outlining every asset owned by the applicant and spouse.
- Investment History: A summary statement of management activities for eligible investments (stocks, bonds, or real estate) totaling $2.5 million AUD (for 188B) or $5 million AUD (for 188C).
- Source of Funds Declaration: A signed, witnessed declaration and supporting “paper trail” showing the lawful acquisition of capital (e.g., dividend certificates, property sale deeds, or inheritance tax records).
Overcoming the ‘Source of Funds’ Hurdle
The most significant challenge for investors today is proving that their capital was acquired through legal means. Whether your wealth comes from inheritance, real estate sales, business profits or stock market gains, we specialize in reconstructing your financial history.
Our consultants work with forensic precision to ensure your documentation leaves no room for doubt, significantly reducing the risk of a ‘Request for Evidence’ (RFE) or an outright rejection.
Why Choose Us?
- Tailored Solutions: We don’t believe in ‘visa mills.’ Every client gets a bespoke strategy.
- Confidentiality: We handle sensitive financial and personal data with the highest levels of security and discretion.
- High Success Rate: Our meticulous pre-screening process means we only take on cases we believe will succeed.
- Global Network: We collaborate with licensed attorneys, tax advisors, and real estate experts in destination countries to provide a holistic service.
At Visafast Migration Consultancy, we help you with the End-to-End Application Process:
Step 1: Initial Eligibility Assessment
Not every program fits every investor. We begin with a deep dive into your financial profile, business history, and long-term goals.
- We calculate your points (if applicable).
- We analyze your Source of Funds- the most common point of failure in investor visas, to ensure every dollar is documented and compliant with international anti-money laundering (AML) standards.
Step 2: Business Plan and Portfolio Development
For business visas, the business plan is your most important document. It must satisfy both immigration officers and economic evaluators. Our team assists in:
- Market research and financial forecasting.
- Ensuring the plan meets the specific ‘Innovation, Viability, and Scalability’ criteria of the host country.
Step 3: Document Compilation & Verification
The ‘paper trail’ for business migration is extensive. We manage the collection, translation, and notarization of:
- Corporate registries and tax returns.
- Bank statements and investment certificates.
- Professional references and resumes.
Step 3: Petition Filing & Government Liaison
We handle the filing and act as your liaison with immigration authorities.
Step 4: The Interview Prep
If the visa category requires an interview, we conduct mock sessions to prepare you for the types of questions an immigration officer will ask regarding your business intentions
Step 5: Biometrics and Final Grant
We handle the end-to-end logistics of your biometric enrollment, from securing high-demand appointment slots to providing a pre-visit brief on mandatory document protocols and security restrictions.
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