That sequencing decision should follow a review of the proposed terms rather than a general assumption. Some qualifying arrangements involve investment-in-process or escrow, so a completed closing is not always required first.
Match the transaction timeline to the actual procedure
Identify who can revise the closing and release conditions, then confirm the applicable consular or status process for the individual investor. Keep a proposed opening date separate from the timing of any government decision, and have any change in ownership, funding, or operations reassessed before relying on the original plan.
Funds held in escrow can still be irrevocably committed when a purchase is conditioned on issuance of the E-2 visa, provided the agreement creates a solid commitment and the assets are released or transferred once that condition is met. Negotiate with the seller a long-stop date that leaves room for consular scheduling, because interview availability varies, and a seller who insists on closing within thirty days will force either an unconditional payment or a withdrawn deal. Appointment availability at Canadian posts varies, and E-2 cases are typically reviewed on documents before an interview, so a realistic plan allows several months between the land closing and the takeover.