Investment Immigration
Investment Immigration is a available to those investors who have the financial resources and ability to start or manage commercial ventures here in the United States. These visas lead directly to permanent residence in the case of the EB-5 or non-immigrant in the cases of the E-1 & E-2 visas.
Types of Investment Visas
EB-5 Immigrant Investor
The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Visa allows a foreign investor and his immediate family members to enter the United States, initially as conditional residents, based upon the qualifying investment in a commercial enterprise. The investment must be actively run or managed.
E-1 Treaty Trader Visa
The E-1 nonimmigrant classification allows a national of a treaty country to be admitted to the United States solely to engage in international trade. Certain employees of such a person or of a qualifying organization may also be eligible for this classification.
E-2 Treaty Investor Visa
The E-2 nonimmigrant classification allows a national of a treaty country to be admitted to the United States when investing a substantial amount of capital in a U.S. business. Certain employees of such a person or of a qualifying organization may also be eligible.