Immigration Guides

Do I Qualify for an EB-1A Green Card? [Step-by-Step Guide]

As an immigration lawyer for highly skilled professionals, here are some of the questions that I get asked: Do I qualify for an EB1A green card? Will I get approved for the extraordinary ability green card? What are my chances if I apply for a green card based on my…

How to Get a Green Card Through Self Petition

As an immigration lawyer for professionals, I often hear the false belief that you need a US company to sponsor you for a green card. While this is true in many cases, there are ways to get a green card through self petition. This means that you can get a green card without a US company sponsoring you and without a US job offer.

B-1 Visa Requirements [The 4 You Need to Know]

One of the most common visas to the United States is the B1 visitor visa. Today we will be discussing the B1 Visa Requirements. The B1 visa is a non-immigrant visa for foreign nationals to come to the United States to conduct business activities. The B1 visa allows…

Starting a Business in the USA and Working for that Business

As an immigration lawyer for investors and entrepreneurs, I work with foreign investors looking to start businesses in the USA. One of the questions I get asked all the time is: Can I start a business in the USA and work for that business? The short answer is:

How to Get a Green Card Through Investment in Real Estate

As an immigration lawyer for investors and entrepreneurs, one of the questions that I get asked is: “Can I get a green card through investment in real estate?” To cut to the chase, the answer is: it depends. In this guide, I’m going to discuss how to get a green card…

EB-5 Regional Center Guide: What You Need to Know

If you are considering applying for an EB-5 visa, you will have to make an important decision early on in the process:   Whether you will make a direct investment or invest in an EB-5 regional center.   While both options are valid, and can lead to a successful outcome, your decision will depend on your…

E-2 Visa Requirements You Need to Know About

The E2 visa is a great option for investors and entrepreneurs. This visa allows you to live and work in the US by investing a substantial amount of capital in a US business. You can start a new business, purchase an existing business, or invest in an existing business to…

EB-5 Visa Requirements You Need to Know About

The EB5 Visa provides investors and entrepreneurs an opportunity to get a green card, for themselves and their family, by investing in a U.S. business. This can be a great immigration option for foreign investors if they can satisfy the EB5 requirements. If you are…

EB-5 Process Explained [A Step-by-Step Guide]

Getting approved for an EB-5 visa can literally change your life. Through the EB-5 process, a foreign investor can become a lawful permanent resident and take the next step to U.S. citizenship. With that comes access to United States schools, a better life for you and your children, and many opportunities for financial success. That said…