EB5 Visa

How to go From L-1 Visa to Green Card: Step-by-Step Guide

The L1 visa gives foreign workers the ability to transfer to a related US company to work as a manager, executive, or specialized knowledge worker. However, the L1 visa is a non-immigrant visa. It is temporary and does not directly lead to

Form I-526: Step-by-Step Guide on the Form I-526

If you are interested in getting an EB-5 visa, you should know about the Form I-526. This is the first form that your attorney will file with USCIS to get your EB-5 petition approved. The EB-5 visa is an immigrant visa that allows someone to get a green card to the…

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:

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 or EB-5? Comparing Capital, Commitment, and What Each Status Provides

The short answer: the E-2 is a temporary, renewable nonimmigrant status for treaty country nationals who actively run a U.S. business, with no statutory minimum investment and no path to a green card on its own. The EB-5 is an immigrant petition that can lead to permanent residence for nationals of any country, and it requires at least $800,000 (in a targeted employment area) or $1,050,000, plus the creation of at least 10 full-time jobs.

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…