General

What is the Simplified Overview of this whole process?
After you sign up, we’ll have a brief 15-minute call to review the Program and answer quick questions. Then you’ll be invited into the Circle Community where you can walk through the Program at your own pace…

Upon completion of your partnership, you have three options:
  • Dissolve the Company
  • Sell the Company
  • Keep the Company
What are the qualifications to get involved in the EL3VN Program?
QUALIFICATIONS

• U.S. Citizen
• Age 21–65
• No merchant accounts in your name
• No active collections
• Filed last 2 years of tax returns
• No bankruptcies/liens/judgments past 5 years
• Maintain $750+ balance for 3 months
• No felony record
• Not on government assistance

WHAT TO PROVIDE

• Credit score 650+
• 2 years tax returns (pp. 1–2)
• 3 months bank statements
• Driver’s license & SS card
• Proof of address (utility/lease or phone bill/passport)

All documents must be PDF
Does this affect my credit score?
No. A screenshot of your credit score is used for pre-approval. A formal pull only happens when applying for a merchant account—and that never impacts your personal score.
How much does this cost me?
Zero upfront fees. EL3VN takes a $1,000 service fee after you receive your first $1,000 bonus (posts within a week of opening the business bank account).
Are there any other up-front fees involved?
Yes, but they’re reimbursed (up to $250). State filing fees vary. If your state exceeds $250 (e.g. CA $455, NV $743) you cover the extra. Banks may also require a $100 deposit—also reimbursed.
What does EL3VN mean?
EL3VN means ELEVEN—a nod to the 11 hours it typically takes to finish the process.
What exactly is the role of EL3VN in this process?
EL3VN is a referral agency. We connect qualified clients with a processing company that pays the passive income. They require a referral code—EL3VN supplies that plus full support via Circle Community and chat.
What if I don't qualify?
Minimum requirement is a 650 FICO, but exceptions may apply. A 620+ option is coming soon—sign up to be considered.
How soon can I get my first check for $1,000?
After opening your business account, the $1,000 bonus posts in 2–4 business days. Your first recurring $1,000 payment arrives 45 days later—assuming all steps are on time.
How long does the Program last? How many months will I get $1,000/month?
Minimum 9 months at $1,000/mo. Some run 12–14 months+. After 9 months payments drop to $500; you also receive six $500 wind-down payments.
Is my contact info and data protected?
Yes—EL3VN never sells or shares your data outside the scope of the Terms of Service.
Why do I need to show my bank statements?
They prove activity for merchant approval:
  • $500+ ending balance each month
  • $2,500–$3,000 monthly activity
  • No NSF (non-sufficient funds)
Will I get ads, offers, or spam from EL3VN?
No spam. You may receive occasional updates, feedback requests, or progress check-ins—nothing more.
Can my spouse or someone at the same residence join too?
One applicant per household. Someone at a different residence is eligible.
Is this only for U.S. citizens?
Yes. We can’t serve applicants from Alaska, Hawaii, Maine, or Wyoming at this time.

Missionaries & Donors

Do I have to complete this process while in the States?
Yes—you must be physically present in the U.S. to finish the required steps.
Does trip length matter?
EL3VN can fund trips of any length. You pay tax on 1099 income not applied to your trip (assumes funds go to a 501(c)(3)).

Example: A 3-month trip costs $3 k. If you direct the full $3 k to the trip, remaining funds count as income unless offset by other mission expenses or further donations.
Can team members pool program funds?
Absolutely—multiple participants joining together can finance larger projects. Coordinate vendor payments or monthly financing using each member’s earnings.
Our mission org wants several people funded—how?
Go to our Missions page, click Apply under “Mission Organizations,” fill the form, and we’ll schedule a video call to maximize your funding.
I’m a donor—how do I boost funding?
Visit the Missions page, apply as a Donor, and we’ll walk you through everything on a quick video call.

Community

What is the “Circle Community”?
Circle.so hosts all educational material, checklists, and docs. It’s also where you give feedback and share strategies for leveraging your qualified business credit.
How do I get an invitation?
After sign-up and a short Zoom intro call, you’ll get an email invite.

Note: Join the call on desktop or laptop—not mobile.
Is there a Circle mobile app?
Yes—available on iOS and Google Play.
I can’t log into the app.
On first launch the app may think you’re creating a community. Visit Circle.so in your mobile browser, open the menu, tap Login—it hands off to the installed app.
Will I get lots of notifications?
You decide. Adjust email & push notifications in Settings; we suggest leaving them on at first for maximum value.

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