Pricing & Comparison
Immigration Business Plan Cost in 2026
An immigration business plan quote should name the work included in the fee. PlanForVisa lists its E-2 Essential plan at $299 and Professional plan at $499 on its product page. Those are our prices, not an industry average. For another provider, ask for a written quote covering research, financial projections, delivery, and revisions before comparing the total.
A document price alone does not tell you whether the plan fits your business or filing. A lower quote may leave research or financial modeling to you. A higher quote may include interviews or additional support. Compare the work and evidence rather than assuming price predicts the outcome.
What Does an Immigration Business Plan Cost?
The table below uses PlanForVisa's published E-2 offers. Check the current product page for the terms that apply when you order.
| PlanForVisa offer | Published price | Published delivery | Included revisions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essential | $299 | 48 hours | Two rounds |
| Professional | $499 | 24 hours | Unlimited |
Source: PlanForVisa pricing, checked September 8, 2026. Both offers list an E-2 business plan, Census and BLS market data, five-year financial projections, DOCX and PDF files, and an interview preparation guide. Review the service terms for conditions and exclusions.
PlanForVisa focuses on E-2 business plans. These offers are not quotes for EB-5, EB-2 NIW, EB-1C, or L-1 services. Ask a provider that handles your category to specify its scope and obtain legal advice about the evidence your filing needs.
Compare Quotes for the Same Work
Send each provider the same business description and ask it to complete this checklist. Keep the answers with the quote so you can distinguish included work from possible extra charges.
| Question to ask | What to get in writing |
|---|---|
| What information must I supply? | Required business records, intake steps, and any interviews. |
| What research is included? | Named data sources, geography, and whether local competitors are researched. |
| How are projections built? | Revenue assumptions, staffing costs, and the financial statements included. |
| When does delivery time start? | Whether the clock starts at payment or after complete intake. |
| What counts as a revision? | Included changes, limits, and treatment of a new business concept. |
| Can my attorney provide comments? | The process and any charge for responding to those comments. |
| What files do I receive? | Editable documents, final PDFs, and any financial spreadsheets. |
| What happens after delivery? | Support terms and whether later evidence requests require a separate quote. |
Do not infer a provider's process from its price. Ask to see a representative sample and check it against the promised scope.
Business Plan Cost vs Visa Cost
The business-plan fee is separate from the rest of the application budget. Ask whether your quote includes legal advice, translations, or filing assistance. Do not assume that it does.
For government charges, consult the State Department's visa fee schedule and the instructions for your filing route. This article does not quote a total visa cost because applicable charges and professional services depend on the case.
What Should the Plan Fee Cover?
Use the E-2 business plan template and checklist to organize the material you need. Then ask how the provider will turn your records into a consistent plan.
Business-specific research
The research should relate to the business location and customer base. A national industry description is not a substitute for explaining how your company will find customers.
Census County Business Patterns reports establishment counts, employment, and payroll. It does not report business revenue. A provider should support revenue assumptions separately, for example with seller sales records or documented customer volume and prices.
Connected financial projections
Ask how sales assumptions connect to expenses and staffing. The narrative, hiring schedule, and payroll model should agree. You should be able to identify the source of each material assumption and explain why it fits your business.
Evidence and document organization
Ask how the writer will handle your investment records, lease, operating costs, and staffing assumptions. Our complete E-2 business plan guide explains the broader structure. Review the official USCIS E-2 information and your filing office's instructions with counsel.
Choosing Between a Template and a Paid Service
A template can help you organize facts when you can do the research and financial work yourself. You still need to replace placeholders with evidence and check the completed document for consistency. The preparation method alone does not establish the strength of the evidence.
A structured service can help when you have the records but need them organized into a plan. An interview-based consultant may be useful when you need more help describing the business or coordinating complex information. Ask each provider how it handles your specific situation.
For a cleaning business, ask how the plan connects contracts to labor hours and payroll. For a gas station acquisition, ask how the provider uses seller financials and separates fuel and store assumptions. Those questions reveal more about the work than page count does.
Extra Charges to Check Before Paying
Ask for an all-in quote for the work you expect to need. Clarify any exclusions for expedited delivery, changes after intake, translations, attorney coordination, and later financial updates. Do not assume a standard surcharge or revision price across providers.
If you receive an evidence request after filing, ask your attorney what response is needed and ask the provider whether the work falls within the existing agreement. A refund policy and a commitment to prepare additional documents are different terms. Read each separately.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does paying more improve my chance of approval?
This guide does not have evidence linking a provider's price to approval rates. Evaluate the plan's accuracy and relevance, and discuss the filing with an immigration attorney. Purchasing a plan does not guarantee a visa decision.
Can I reuse a business plan written for a lender?
You may be able to reuse business facts and supporting records. Ask your attorney and plan provider what needs to change for your immigration filing. Review the assumptions again if the business or its finances have changed.
How long should the plan be?
Choose the content based on the business and filing instructions. Ask the provider to show how each section supports the case. A page count is not proof of completeness or accuracy.
Should my attorney review the plan?
Arrange legal review with your attorney before filing. Confirm whether responding to the attorney's comments is included in your plan quote. PlanForVisa prepares E-2 business plans and is not a substitute for legal advice.
How do I start a PlanForVisa plan?
Review the current offers and terms, then start the questionnaire. If you are still choosing a business, the E-2 business comparison guide can help you organize the questions to investigate first.