Investor Visa Attorneys
Apostol Law Firm attorneys are experienced in finding creative visa solutions for entrepreneurs. As an entrepreneur herself, managing attorney Florina Apostol is proud to provide assistance, guidance, and representation for an array of investor visas.
Investment Visa
Which Visa is Right for Your Investment Project or Business?
In an environment of fluid markets and changing policies, understanding the immigration visa options available to investors and their workforces is essential. There is a vast range of business visas, each of them with specific requirements. Let our experienced immigration team help you find the best investor visa options that maximizes your goals for you and your family. We deliver comprehensive solutions and a seamless immigration experience for you, your family, and your business. Our professional team is happy to help you and your family make your American Dream Come True.
E-1(Treaty Trader) & E-2 (Treaty Investor visas)
These visas are for citizens of countries with which the U. S. maintains treaties of commerce and navigation. Click on the Treaty Countries to obtain the list of participating countries.
The E-1 visa is designed for certain citizens that are coming to the United States to engage in substantial trade, including trade in services or technology, in qualifying activities, principally between the U.S. and the treaty country.
The E-2 visa is designed for certain citizens that are coming to develop and direct the operations of an enterprise in which they have invested or are in the process of investing a substantial amount of capital.
What Are the Benefits for an E-1 (Trader) or E-2 (Investor) Visa?
There is no maximum period of stay
There is no requirement to maintain a business outside the United States unlike the L-1 visa
Spouses and unmarried children under age 21 may accompany the principal E visa holder
Spouses and children can attend school
Spouses are eligible for work authorization in the United States for any employer
Spouses and children are not required to hold the same nationality as the E-2 visa holder
Expedited Premium Processing is available if filed with a change of status in the United Status
How to Obtain a Green Card from E-2 Visa?
The E-2 visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows you to extend your stay indefinitely; however, it does not directly lead to a green card. Apostol Law Firm attorneys are experienced in finding creative green card visa solutions for entrepreneurs.
L-1 Intracompany Transferee
The L-1 intracompany transferee visa is one of the most common employment-based nonimmigrant visas used in the United States, and it is used by companies ranging from the world’s largest multinational corporations down to small startups and family-owned businesses.
The L-1 visa allows employers to transfer executives, managers, and specialized knowledge employees from one of the organization’s foreign offices to one of its offices in the United States if that transferred executive, manager, or specialized knowledge employee has worked outside of the United States for the company for at least one year in the prior three years.
The transferred employee may also be coming to the United States to establish a new office if the company does not have U.S. operations.
What are the benefits for an L-1 Intracompany Transferee Visa?
The work authorization is available for up to 7 years for executive or manager (L-1A)
The work authorization is available for up to 5 years for specialized knowledge employees (L-1B)
Has a dual intent which allows the intent to immigrate
L-1A executives or managers may be eligible to apply for green card without the need for the U.S. labor market test that is typically a prerequisite for green card applications.
Spouses and unmarried children under age 21 may accompany the principal
Spouses and children can attend school
Spouses are eligible for work authorization in the United States for any employer
Expedited Premium Processing is available
Available to all citizens from any country
EB-5: Immigrant Investor Visa
The EB-5 category is a special type of employment-based green card category designed for investors. If you want a green card and have ever thought about starting or purchasing a business in the United States, an EB-5 Immigrant Investor Visa (“EB-5 Visa”) could be perfect for you. The EB-5 Visa requires that you invest either $1,050,000 or $800,000 (the lower, $800,000 investment is permitted in rural or high unemployment settings, which are also known as “targeted employment areas,” or “TEA”). The key advantage of this Visa is the speed with which you can get a green card. The downside is that it is a very complex legal area, and the Visa petition requires extensive documentation. Also, the EB-5 Visa requires a substantial investment.
Get Legal Help from an Experienced Investor Visa Lawyer
Like most immigration law, the investor visa regulations are complicated, and you must demonstrate to the government officials that you have met all of the legal elements. In addition, the documentation requirements for an investor visa are quite extensive and a legal brief must be written linking all the elements of the statute to your case. Thus, an experienced immigration lawyer is essential for a successful outcome.
At Apostol Law Firm, we never provide legal advice without first gaining a thorough understanding of your business, family, and immigration goals. Schedule a confidential consultation with one of our experienced immigration lawyers for an individualized and strategic one-on-one legal consultation. Our professional immigration team is ready to help you find the best investor visa options.
