Frequently asked questions

BRAU Consulting Services LLC, based in Florida, is the operator and sole service provider. The founders emigrated from Germany to the USA themselves more than 20 years ago. They are joined by cooperation partners on both sides of the Atlantic.

We offer two packages – the E-2 Business Package and E-2 Complete – From Idea to USA. All services can also be booked individually. The starting point is the paid initial consultation, which you book online; in it we analyse your situation and tell you the exact costs of the services you need. The legal part handled by the immigration attorney and the services of our partners are billed separately.

Because we take time for every initial consultation and prepare your situation thoroughly. That way you talk to us when you are serious about your plans – and receive a well-founded assessment instead of a short sales pitch.

Not included are third-party costs: government and consular fees, DMV and registration fees, state filing fees and registered agent, translations and other external document costs, the actual costs of moving, transport and vehicle shipping, insurance premiums, rental deposits and vehicle costs, the business investment and external licence or permit fees, as well as any other individual third-party costs. The legal part handled by our immigration attorney and the bookkeeping, payroll and CPA services of our partners are also billed separately.

The founders have numerous references from private and corporate clients over more than 20 years. For reasons of discretion, we only provide information about our references on specific request. You will find client testimonials under References.

We advise you by phone and video, wherever you are. In the USA we are permanently represented on the ground with our cooperation partners in the following areas: Jacksonville (Florida), Orange County and San José (California). On request we can also be there for you at your destination in the USA.

So that planning and implementation are more efficient from the start. The whole subject is complex and sometimes confusing, so expertise and years of experience help. Individual wishes in particular can often be realised faster and more cost-effectively with professional support. Unnecessary costly and time-consuming mistakes can be avoided.

That depends on the type of visa and your personal circumstances.

No. We are a consulting company and do not provide legal or tax advice. The legal part of the visa process – assessment, review of documents, forms and application – is handled by our cooperating licensed immigration attorney under a separate engagement. We coordinate the process and support you in practice.

No, nobody can seriously promise that. Decisions are made exclusively by the competent US authorities. Careful preparation does, however, increase the chance that your application is complete and comprehensible.