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The United States law allows certain foreign individuals to qualify for employment-based immigration if they are investing in an enterprise that benefits the U.S. economy. Our simplified process allows you to expedite the filing process and cut costs simultaneously.
You may be wondering if any amount of money qualifies you for investment-based immigration and the answer is no. U.S. law is very specific about the dollar amounts required to be invested in an enterprise which directly benefits the country’s economy. The main preference categories for investment visas are EB-1 and EB-2.
These are attractive options for individuals like foreign business persons, investors, managers, and employees who wish to stay in the United States for extended periods of time to oversee an enterprise that is engaged in trade between the United States and a foreign country OR a major investment in the United States.
The spouses and unmarried children (under 21 years of age) may receive derivative E visas in order to accompany the principal visa holder regardless of their nationality. The spouse of an E visa holder may apply to DHS for employment authorization. Dependent children of an E visa holder are not authorized to work in the U.S. Learn more about EB-1, EB-2 and EB-5 investment topics by exploring the article gallery below. We cover very important steps including how to file for an extension of stay, how to transfer from an EB-2 visa to an H1-B visa, investment ideas and more.
We understand that your time is valuable and that’s why we created a simplified and streamlined investor visa immigration process. Get started filing for your visa today with the highly experienced team of lawyers!
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