U.S. Immigration for Investors & Entrepreneurs

There is no single “entrepreneur visa” that fits every founder or investor.

Nationality, ownership, capital, business activity, corporate relationships, professional background and long-term objectives can point toward very different immigration strategies.

E-2

For qualifying treaty nationals investing substantial capital in and developing or directing a U.S. enterprise.

EB-5

For qualifying investors seeking permanent residence through the required capital investment and job creation.

E-1

For qualifying treaty nationals whose business involves substantial principal trade between the United States and the treaty country.

L-1

For qualifying international companies transferring an executive, manager or specialized-knowledge employee to a related U.S. business.

NIW and EB-1A

Some founders and entrepreneurs may independently qualify through professional-achievement or national-interest frameworks.

Owning a business does not itself create eligibility.

The Important Question

Do the business facts support the immigration classification?