Investment visas or E visas are a popular non-immigrant visa to the United States, which gives foreign investors and entrepreneurs the opportunity to work and live in the United States. As a non-immigrant visa, E-investor visas do not provide a direct path to permanent residence, but E-visa holders can hold E status for longer periods. If… [Read More]
Opening a Business in the United States? Comparing the L Visa and E Visa Categories
While most visa categories for businesses require “sponsorship” by U.S. businesses or institutions, two visa categories allow business investors and entrepreneurs to open a business in the United States – the L visa and E visa. While these two visas can be used separately, together, they can be the cornerstone of a robust immigration plan… [Read More]
Treaty Countries for E Visas
Treaty Countries for E Visas E Visas are a popular nonimmigrant visa to the United States, giving foreign investors and entrepreneurs the chance to work and live in the U.S. As a nonimmigrant visa, the E investor visas do not provide a direct path to permanent residence, however E visa holders can hold an E status… [Read More]
3 Red Flags to Avoid in Your Investor Visa Petition
The E Visa for investors and entrepreneurs presents a straightforward avenue for non-US citizens from treaty countries to start a business in the United States. The visa has stringent requirements attached, but once obtained, can be a very business-friendly visa because it allows business owners to hire workers from their own country, and it can… [Read More]
The E-2 Visa and the 5 Best Businesses to Invest
The E-2 Visa became increasingly popular with foreign investors, entrepreneurs, and multinational companies, as work visas as the H-1B and L visa categories faced increased scrutiny during the Trump Administration’s “American First” immigration policies. The E-2 Visa continues to be a desirable nonimmigrant visa because it does not require sponsorship from U.S. citizens or businesses,… [Read More]
What is a Substantial Investment for E-2 Visas?
One of the most common questions we get when foreign investors and entrepreneurs are considering an E-2 Visa is – What IS a substantial investment? E-2 Visas require a “substantial investment” from the visa applicant to start their business in the United States (for a list of other requirements, click here). The definition of “substantial… [Read More]
Can You Use an E-2 Visa to Open a Franchise in the U.S.?
Franchise opportunities in the United States can be an enticing option for investors and entrepreneurs who are considering an E-2 visa, as they reduce the time and “substantial investment” supposition required to set up a U.S. business from the ground up. Why Invest in a Franchise? Franchises Exist in Diverse Industries Whether you want to… [Read More]
5 US Business Visas for Foreign-Born Physicians
This article explains immigration pathways for foreign physicians. For a comprehensive look at healthcare immigration for Human Resource Leaders, click here. For a detailed overview of healthcare immigration for foreign medical graduates or foreign medical students enrolled in U.S. medical training programs, click here. The United States is predicted to have a significant shortage of qualified physicians in… [Read More]
The L-1A Visa: Who Qualifies
The L-1A Visa is a special non-immigrant classification which allows an organization to bring a non-US citizen employee to the United States for the purposes of providing managerial functions to an existing US office or to assist in setting up a new office in the US. For a comprehensive look at the L Visa, download… [Read More]
