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