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PORT HAWKESBURY · E-2 FIELD GUIDE

Which E-2 documents best prove the investment?

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THE DIRECT ANSWER

The strongest packet traces lawful money into concrete business commitments and shows a real enterprise ready to operate.

Document both origin and deployment

Prepare a dated ledger beginning with the fund source and ending with each deposit, closing payment, purchase, lease, or operating expense. Hypothetical example: A buyer used proceeds from a Canadian company sale and then transferred funds through two accounts before closing. Include sale documents, tax records where relevant, bank statements, and wire confirmations so the path is continuous.

Pair those records with executed agreements, invoices, escrow instructions, business licence material, lease, and current accounts. A business plan should explain projections, staffing, and market assumptions but cannot replace proof of the expenditures already made. If a relative provides money, document the legal character of that transfer and its own source.

Do not submit a bank balance as though it reveals commitment. The record should let a reviewer follow each significant amount without needing to guess. For every exhibit, record its date, issuing organization, and the statement it is intended to support.

Check names, entities, currency, and dates across the full set before sharing it. A complete original record is generally more useful than a cropped image that removes context. Preserve translations and certification information with the corresponding source document.

For this e2 review, keep that conclusion tied to the documents actually available. Confirm the current procedure before relying on an earlier file or informal description.