Approved

A Ukrainian Fitness Entrepreneur's E-2 Gym Purchase Survives an RFE

Sports & Athletics | 4 days ago

E-2 Visa
From Ukraine
RFE
E-2Visa

Case Summary.

Lahaina Araneta helped a Ukrainian fitness entrepreneur secure an E-2 treaty investor visa to acquire and grow an established gym in the United States. Despite the business's modest existing revenue and long consular delays abroad, the team built a growth-focused business plan around functional fitness and women-focused classes. The case was approved after a successful response to an RFE.

Lead Attorney.

Lahaina Araneta McBeth

Lahaina Araneta McBeth

Immigration Lawyer Co-Counsel to Manifest Law

Lahaina Araneta is an experienced immigration attorney with over a decade of experience. She is a co-counsel to Manifest Law—a new kind of immigration law firm. She brings a unique perspective shaped by her own immigrant background and is passionate about making the U.S. immigration process as smooth as possible for her clients. Every step of the way, she combines her legal expertise with a compassionate approach to ensure her clients feel supported.

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