Visa Options for International Entrepreuners
E1 – TREATY TRADER VISA
- 2 years/5 years (temporary visa) – Renewable
- Processed with USCIS or the consulate
- The foreign company must have commercial relations with the U.S.
- Need to work in the company and manage it
E2 – TREATY INVESTOR
- 2 /5 years (temporary visa)
- Renewable
- Processed with USCIS or the consulate
- Must invest capital in the new/existing business
- Need to work in the company and manage it
L1A – TRANSFER
- New office—temporary visa for 1 year with 2 three years extensions
- Established business—approve visa for 3 year
- Must work in or own the foreign company that is related to the American company
- Must be a senior executive or manage the company
EB5- INVESTOR
- New office—temporary visa for 1 year with 2 three year extensions
- Permanent Resident (Green Card)
- Two types – Direct or Regional Center
- Requires minimum investment of $900,000 depending on the location
- Each investor must create 10 jobs
- Family members, including spouse and unmarried children under 21 years of age
acquire residency