Advising you on the right visa to immigrate to the US
Immigration options for entrepreneurs, executives, and investors
Working with Subhan Law, you can immigrate to any U.S. state or territory. We assist our clients with temporary and permanent immigration options. Each visa category has different requirements suited to different needs. This guide outlines what you need to know about the most common types of visas.
Foreign nationals from 80 countries that have a treaty with the US are eligible. Requires a substantial invesment and 5 year business plan. You can invest in starting a new company, a franchise, or purchase an existing business. E-2s are granted up to 5 years and can be extended indefinitely.
Here are a few characteristics that are common to E-2s:
Availabe to Nationals of 80 Countries: You must be from a treaty country to apply.
Substantial Investment: A substantial investment is required.
5 Year Business Plan: A 5 year business plan showing projections is required.
Indefinite Renewal: This visa can be renewed indefinitely.
Foreign nationals from all countries are eligible. The L-1A visa permits a foreign company to transfer a manager or executive to the US to oversee operations. The business activities of the foreign parent company and US company do not need to be related. L-1As are granted between 1 to 3 years and can be extended up to 7 years. L-1As can lead to a green card through the EB-1C visa.
Here are a few characteristics that are common to L-1As:
Availabe to Nationals of All Countries: You can be from any country to apply.
Multinational company: Foreign company and US branch, subsidiary, or affiliate required.
Executive or Manager: You must be an executive or manager transfering to the US.
5 Year Business Plan: A 5 year business plan showing projections is required.
Path to Greencard: This visa can be lead to a green card under the EB-1C.
Foreign nationals from all countries are eligible. The EB-5 visa requires a minimum investment of $800,000 or $1,050,000 in a business in the United States. The amount of investment depends on the geographic area of investment.
Areas with an average of 150% unemployment are designated as Targeted Employment Areas (“TEAs”). Areas with a population of 20,000 or less are considered rural areas. In these two types of areas, the lower investment of $800,000 can be invested. The funds must be at-risk and 10 jobs must be created or preserved within 2 years of filing the I-526 Petition.
You can start a new company or purchase a franchise or an existing business or invest through a regional center. 95% of EB-5 investments are made through a regional center. The EB-5 visa grants you a green card also known as legal permenant residency in the United States.
There are two ways to invest through the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program:
Direct investment - the investor owns the company and manages the daily operations or
Regional center investment - a regional center is a US government approved business that is permitted to pool foreign investors money. Generally, the regional center will partner with real estate developers to invest in large scale real estate development projects such as hotels or luxury condominiums. Investors do not have active roles in the daily operations.
Here are a few characteristics that are common to EB-5s:
Availabe to Nationals of All Countries: You can be from any country to apply.
Substantial Investment: $800,000 or $1,050,000 investment required.
Creation of 10 jobs: Your investment must create 10 jobs within 2 years.
Regional Center: 95% of EB-5 investments are made through a regional center.
Greencard: This visa grants you a green card for you and your family.
