Providing Immigration Services to Investors and Businesspeople
If you are prepared to invest substantial capital in a U.S. business or are part of an enterprise that has invested in the U.S., you may be eligible for an immigrant or nonimmigrant visa under one of a number of programs for investors and international businesspeople.
I am Richard M. Green, an experienced immigration lawyer based in Orange County, California, and serving clients worldwide. For more than a decade, my practice has been primarily focused on immigration law, and I have helped many clients obtain investor visas.
Explaining Your Options and Guiding You Through the Process
The primary visa of interest to investors is the EB-5 immigrant visa petition. This visa is available to prospective immigrants who are prepared to invest between a half million and one million dollars in a U.S.-based business and create at least 10 full-time equivalent jobs for U.S. workers. This visa program leads to lawful permanent residence (green card status) in the United States.
If you are prepared to start a new business, purchase an existing business or franchise, or invest in a regional center, I can help you apply for lawful permanent residence (green card status) through the EB-5 program.
The other programs applicable to investors and international businesspeople are the E and L visas.
- The E-1 treaty trader visa and E-2 treaty investor visa are nonimmigrant visas based on bilateral treaties between the United States and certain other countries. E visas are nonimmigrant visas; however, the visas may be renewed indefinitely so long as the business continues to operate.
- The L-1 intra-company transferee visa is available for multinational companies with U.S. operations or foreign companies that want to expand into the United States. L-1 visas are available to businesses that wish to transfer employees with specialized knowledge and those who are executives and managers. L-1 visas are nonimmigrant visas; however, L-1 visa holders are able to apply for an immigrant visa (green card) while in the United States.
Contact a California Treaty Visa (E Visa) Attorney at 714-968-1670
Whether you are looking for a U.S. investor visa (EB-5) attorney or assistance pursuing a nonimmigrant investment visa, I have the experience to guide you through the process. To schedule a free consultation, please contact my office at 714-968-1670 or by e-mail.
