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How to Get Citizenship by Investment in the United States: Step-by-Step

People are often surprised to learn that there are routes for foreign investors and entrepreneurs to get citizenship by investment in the United States. The United States has multiple investment-based visa categories that can lead to lawful permanent residency and…

How to Go From E-2 Visa to Green Card: Step-by-Step Guide

The E2 visa is a very popular option for investors and entrepreneurs to live and work in the United States. Yet, one of the main issues for people with E2 visas is that the E2 visa does not directly lead to a green card. The E2 visa is a non-immigrant visa, and so it is temporary…

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…

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…