Visa Franchise

What Visa Franchise does

Visa Franchise is a Miami Beach-based, founder-owned immigration consulting firm founded in 2015 that helps non-U.S. nationals secure U.S. residency through investment- and talent-based visa pathways. Its core offering is the Franchise Visa Program, which matches investors from E-2 treaty countries with a proprietary "E-2 Approved Brands" portfolio — a curated set of franchises that have cleared a structured due diligence process (fewer than 2% of franchises screened pass) covering immigration fit, investment threshold, job creation, and franchisor track record. The company has served 1,200+ families across 80+ countries and reports a 94% client satisfaction score and a visa approval rate above 95%.

The product surface extends well beyond franchise matching. The Operator's Visa Program supports entrepreneurs starting or transferring their own businesses under E-2 and L-1A, the Green Card by Investment program covers the EB-5 pathway (with a broker-dealer partner for project due diligence at $800K–$1.05M investment sizes), and the Top Talent Program handles O-1 visas for individuals with extraordinary ability. Around these core programs, the U.S. Launchpad module bundles post-approval services — banking, tax, insurance, payroll, home financing, marketing, and staffing — and a Partner Program on ReferralRock distributes cases through immigration attorneys and global agencies.

The business model is professional services with bundled, per-case flat consulting fees that are not publicly disclosed, supplemented by a money-back guarantee, partner referral revenue, and U.S. Launchpad cross-sell. The firm runs a sales-led motion (eligibility checker, free consultation, WhatsApp contact) combined with content marketing, webinars, and a YouTube presence. Technology is operational rather than proprietary — an eligibility-checker web app, WhatsApp messaging, and ReferralRock — with the core differentiator being human expertise, including a former U.S. consulate E-2 team leader and a 37-year policy advisor on the bench.

Name

Visa Franchise

Legal name

Visa Franchise

Website

https://visafranchise.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Visa Franchise is a Miami Beach-based immigration consulting firm founded in 2015 that helps non-U.S. investors, entrepreneurs, and exceptional professionals obtain U.S. residency through E-2 franchise investment, EB-5, and O-1 visa programs, serving 1,200+ families across 80+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Immigration Consulting Services

akta.pro primary industry

Immigration, Visa & Work Authorization Support (HSAKAJAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Immigration Outsourcing & Managed Services (BPO/RPO for Immigration) (THACAKAM), Global Mobility & Cross-Border Tax/Immigration Advisory (THACAKAG)

Keywords

• E-2 visa services
• Residency by investment
• Immigration consulting
• Franchise visa program
• Business immigration advisory

Headquarters

HQ city

Miami Beach

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Franchise Visa Program Services: Comprehensive E-2 visa services including franchise matching, business plan creation, LLC formation, immigration legal support coordination, and document preparation for a flat consulting fee. Services are bundled and quoted based on client profile and selected program tier.
2. Operator's Visa Program Services: Full-service E-2 visa support for entrepreneurs starting or transferring their own businesses. Includes documentation, business setup, filing, interview coaching, and post-approval support for a comprehensive fee.
3. Green Card by Investment (EB-5) Services: EB-5 visa program support including document collection, petition drafting support, business plan creation, source of funds verification, and referrals to EB-5 attorneys. Services quoted based on program complexity and services selected.
4. Partner Program Referrals: Revenue sharing or referral arrangements with immigration attorneys, consultants, and agencies who refer clients to Visa Franchise programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Visa Franchise matches non-U.S. nationals with vetted, immigration-compliant U.S. franchise investments and manages the end-to-end E-2 visa process, from franchise selection and due diligence through LLC formation, business plan creation, legal coordination, consular interview prep, and post-approval relocation. The firm also runs E-2/L-1A Operator's Visa, EB-5 Green Card by Investment, and O-1 Top Talent residency programs for entrepreneurs, investors, and exceptional individuals.

Product overview

Visa Franchise is an immigration consulting company — not a software platform — that offers a portfolio of visa program services for investors, entrepreneurs, and talented professionals seeking U.S. residency. The core offerings are four distinct service programs: the Franchise Visa Program™ (E-2 via vetted franchise investment), the Operator's Visa Program™ (E-2/L-1A via own business), Green Card by Investment (EB-5), and the Top Talent Program (O-1). These programs are supported by the E-2 Approved Brands™ vetting badge (applied to franchises meeting their due diligence criteria), the U.S. Launchpad™ post-approval support module (relocation, banking, tax, payroll, marketing, insurance, and office space services), and educational content including Visa Explained guides and franchise investment books. The Partner Program extends access to referral partners via ReferralRock. The company positions itself as a full-service coordinator bridging franchise selection, business setup, legal filing, and client support across all programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Franchise Visa Program™: Core program helping non-U.S. investors secure U.S. residency through vetted franchise ownership
• Operator's Visa Program™
• Top Talent Program
• Green Card by Investment
• E-2 Approved Brands™

Quantifiable outcome

• Above 95% visa approval rate for clients
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Grant Dwyer LawminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerIndependent Florida-based immigration attorney who advises business owners immigrating to the U.S. One of the independent immigration attorneys that Visa Franchise clients work with for legal representation during the visa petition process.
• Licensed Broker-Dealer (EB-5)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnering with leading EB-5 broker-dealer to source and conduct due diligence on EB-5 projects. The broker-dealer specializes in sourcing qualifying investment opportunities for I-526E petitions and provides access to a diverse selection of EB-5-eligible investment opportunities.
• Independent Immigration Law FirmscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerNetwork of independent U.S. immigration law firms ('Independent Counsel') that provide legal services to Visa Franchise clients. Visa Franchise coordinates with these attorneys for visa petitions, but the attorneys are independent and provide direct legal advice to clients.
• Partner Program (Immigration Attorneys, Consultants, Agencies)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership program for immigration attorneys, consultants, and global agencies who want to offer franchise-based visa solutions to their clients. Partners receive tools and support to expand their service offerings with Visa Franchise's franchise vetting and visa processing capabilities.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Henley & Partners: The global market leader in residence and citizenship by investment advisory. Directly comparable to Visa Franchise in serving HNW individuals seeking alternative-residency pathways, though operating at much larger scale and across many countries rather than focusing on U.S. E-2 franchise investment.
• EB5 Investors: Media and resource platform covering the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program, including project listings, attorney directories, and educational content. Directly comparable to Visa Franchise's Green Card by Investment service, addressing the same HNW investor audience pursuing U.S. permanent residency through investment.
• Get Golden Visa: Online advisory platform for residency and citizenship by investment across multiple jurisdictions, including the U.S. Directly comparable to Visa Franchise in bundling investment matching with immigration case support for individual HNW clients.
• Arton Capital: Specialized advisory firm in citizenship and residency by investment. Directly comparable to Visa Franchise in serving HNW individuals seeking alternative residency, with overlapping service categories (EB-5 and other investor visa programs) though operating with a multi-jurisdiction rather than U.S.-only focus.
• Citizenship Invest: Advisory firm focused on citizenship and residency by investment programs globally. Directly comparable to Visa Franchise in the HNW residency-by-investment space, with overlapping U.S. EB-5 and comparable European/Caribbean program offerings.
• La Vida Golden Visa: Specialist advisory in European Golden Visa and U.S. investor visa programs. Comparable to Visa Franchise in the residency-by-investment advisory model, though primarily oriented toward European programs and HNW clients based in or investing from those markets.

Broad incumbents

• Fragomen: Global immigration law firm handling investor visas (E-2, EB-5), employment-based petitions, and corporate mobility for multinational clients. Overlaps with Visa Franchise in investment-visa advisory but operates as a full-service law firm serving both corporate and individual clients across many jurisdictions.
• Berry Appleman & Leiden (BAL): Global immigration law firm with established investment-visa practice. Comparable to Visa Franchise in advising on E-2, EB-5, and L-1A cases for investors and entrepreneurs, though delivered through traditional law-firm structure rather than a franchise-matching service model.

Emerging players

• Wolfsdorf Rosenthal: Boutique U.S. immigration law firm specializing in investment-based immigration (E-2, EB-5, L-1A, O-1). Comparable to Visa Franchise in serving the same investor and entrepreneur client segments in the U.S. investor-visa niche, though delivered through a traditional legal practice model.

Others

• FranNet: North American franchise consulting firm that matches prospective franchisees with franchise brands. Comparable to Visa Franchise on the franchise-matching side of the value chain, though without the integrated immigration petition and visa support services that differentiate Visa Franchise.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/visafranchise

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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