Investor Visas
Position your capital and your business in the world's largest market. We offer strategic consulting for high-net-worth individuals, entrepreneurs, and corporate investors looking to establish a secure U.S. foothold.
Visa Pathways
EB-5 Immigrant Investor
The direct path to a Permanent Green Card through passive investment in a Regional Center or direct commercial enterprise investment.
E-2 Treaty Investor
A non-immigrant option for citizens of treaty countries who invest a substantial amount of operational capital in a U.S. business.
L-1 Intra-Company Transfer
Perfect for executives or managers transferring from an overseas company to establish or expand a new operational branch office in the USA.
EB-1C Executive Transferee
An immigrant visa route providing a direct Green Card path for multinational executives and managers without the labor certification process.
E-1 Treaty Trader
Tailored for individuals from treaty nations engaged in substantial international trade between the United States and their home country.
EB-2 National Interest Waiver
For entrepreneurs and professionals whose advanced business endeavors significantly benefit the national economy or U.S. interests.
Evaluate Your Options
- • I want to obtain a direct Green Card through passive or active EB-5 capital investment
- • I hold citizenship in a treaty country and wish to launch an operational U.S. business
- • I need to expand my international company and transfer core managers to a new U.S. office
- • I want to fast-track permanent residency as a multinational corporate executive or manager
- • I am seeking a secure framework to invest in approved U.S. Regional Center economic projects
- • I want to establish high-volume import/export trade routes between my home nation and the U.S.
- • I need strategic business plan development aligned with rigorous USCIS investor standards
- • I am looking to secure dependent visas for my spouse and children under 21 to live and work in the U.S.
- • I need assistance documenting the source of my investment funds to ensure full regulatory compliance
- • I require end-to-end premium business concierge support for corporate relocation and immigration
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the minimum investment for an EB-5 visa? +
The standard minimum investment is $1,050,000. However, if the investment is placed in a Targeted Employment Area (TEA) or a high-unemployment/rural zone, the required threshold drops significantly to $800,000.
2. What qualifies as a "substantial investment" for an E-2 visa? +
There is no official fixed minimum amount stated under U.S. law for an E-2 visa. The capital must be sufficient to ensure the business's successful operation, usually starting around $100,000, and must be entirely active and at risk.
3. Must I prove the legal source of my investment funds? +
Yes, this is one of the most critical parts of any U.S. investor petition. You must provide a clear paper trail proving the capital was legally acquired via business revenue, salary, real estate sales, inheritance, or legal gifts.
4. Can an E-2 treaty visa lead directly to a Permanent Green Card? +
The E-2 is strictly a non-immigrant visa, meaning it does not automatically turn into a Green Card. However, it can be renewed indefinitely as long as the business remains operational, or investors can later transition to an EB-5 or EB-2 NIW path.
5. How many jobs must an EB-5 investment project create? +
Each EB-5 investment must create or preserve at least 10 full-time jobs for qualifying U.S. workers within a two-year period. If you invest via a Regional Center, these jobs can be direct, indirect, or induced economic positions.
6. Can I use a loan as a source of funds for the EB-5 investment? +
Yes, investment capital can be sourced from a loan, provided the loan is secured by your own personal assets and you remain personally and primary liable for the debt.
7. Does an E-2 visa require a minimum number of employees? +
There is no strict statutory minimum, but the business must not be "marginal"—meaning it must generate more than enough income just to support you and your family. It should ideally hire U.S. workers as it grows.
8. How long can I stay in the US on an L-1 intra-company visa? +
L-1A executives and managers can stay for a maximum total period of 7 years. L-1B specialized knowledge employees can stay for up to 5 years. Initial approvals are typically given for 1 to 3 years.
9. Can my spouse work in the United States under an E-2 or L-1 visa? +
Yes. Spouses of E-2 and L-1 visa holders receive automatic work authorization (employment authorized incident to status) allowing them to legally work anywhere in the United States.
10. What is a Targeted Employment Area (TEA) under the EB-5 program? +
A TEA is either a rural area or an area experiencing high unemployment (at least 150% of the national average). Investing in a designated TEA lowers your required EB-5 capital investment from $1,050,000 to $800,000.
11. Is Nigeria currently an eligible treaty nation for the E-2 Visa? +
Nigeria does not currently hold an active E-2 investor treaty with the United States. Nigerian citizens typically utilize the L-1 transfer route, the EB-5 direct path, or obtain secondary citizenship in an E-2 treaty country first.
12. What qualifies as a "new office" under the L-1 visa framework? +
A new office means the foreign company has secured physical premises in the U.S. and is expanding its operational reach. The visa is initially granted for 1 year to prove the U.S. branch can sustain an executive presence.
13. Can I use inherited funds or financial gifts for an EB-5 petition? +
Yes. Inheritances and gifts are perfectly valid sources of funds, provided you can fully document the legal financial history of the donor who gifted or passed down the capital to you.
14. What is the standard processing timeline for an EB-5 investor visa? +
Processing times vary based on country caps and regional center audits. Typically, Form I-526E approval takes between 18 to 36 months, though rural project investments often receive priority expedited processing.
15. Can an EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) apply to business owners? +
Yes. If your business endeavor has both substantial merit and national importance for the United States, you can bypass the employer sponsorship requirement and petition directly for a Green Card via NIW.
16. Can I pool my capital with another investor for an EB-5 project? +
Yes. Multiple investors can combine their capital in the same commercial enterprise or Regional Center project. However, each individual investor must contribute the required minimum amount ($800k or $1.05M) and create 10 distinct jobs.
17. What is the difference between an L-1A and an L-1B visa? +
The L-1A visa is reserved specifically for managers and executives and offers a direct pathway to a Green Card via EB-1C. The L-1B visa is for employees with "specialized knowledge" of the company's products or systems.
18. Do I need to speak fluent English to qualify for an investor visa? +
No. U.S. business and investor visas (EB-5, E-2, L-1) do not have strict English language proficiency requirements. You can operate through managers, translators, and bilingual legal representatives.
19. What happens to my EB-5 investment if the project fails financially? +
U.S. immigration law requires EB-5 capital to remain strictly "at risk." If a project fails before your job-creation window closes, your petition could be denied. Choosing vetted, secure Regional Centers is critical.
20. Can I buy residential real estate to qualify for an E-2 or EB-5 visa? +
No. Simply purchasing a residential home or land does not qualify. The investment must be placed into an active, commercial, job-creating business or an approved commercial real estate development project.