Under the U.S. immigration laws, there are four common visa options for foreign investors and entrepreneurs. These include:
Temporary Work Visas
- L-1A Intracompany Transferee
- E-2 Treaty Investor
Immigrant Visas (“Green Cards”)
- EB-1C Multinational Manager or Executive
- EB-5 Investor/Entrepreneur
The EB-1C and EB-5 visas offer long-term solutions for those Investors and their families who wish to seek permanent resident status in the United States. The L-1A and E-2 visas enable Investors and their families to enter the U.S. quickly and to remain in the U.S. while their green card process is under way.
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