The United States offers several immigration options for foreign investors and entrepreneurs who want to start, invest in, or expand a business in the U.S. Whether you seek temporary residence to operate your company or permanent residency through investment, the investor immigration pathways are powerful tools to build your future in America.
At Herman Legal Group, we specialize in helping entrepreneurs, investors, and business owners legally establish and grow their ventures in the U.S. With over 30 years of experience, our team crafts strategic immigration solutions tailored to your business goals and immigration eligibility.
An investor visa allows foreign nationals to live and work in the United States by making a significant investment in a U.S.-based business. Popular options include the E-2 visa for treaty investors and the EB-5 green card for those investing $800,000 or more in job-creating enterprises. These visas are ideal for entrepreneurs, business owners, and global investors. With the right legal guidance, investor visas can open a pathway to permanent residency.
We serve:
Temporary Visa for Entrepreneurs and Small Business Owners
The E-2 visa allows nationals of certain treaty countries to enter the U.S. to develop and direct a business in which they have made a substantial investment.
Permanent Residency Through Investment in the U.S. Economy
The EB-5 visa allows foreign nationals to obtain a green card by investing in a new commercial enterprise that creates jobs for U.S. workers.
Transfer Key Employees or Founders to Launch a U.S. Office
The L-1 visa enables a foreign company to send executives, managers, or employees with specialized knowledge to open or work in a U.S. branch or affiliate.
While traditionally employer-sponsored, entrepreneurs can apply for H-1B visas if their U.S. entity is structured to allow an independent board or co-founder to petition on their behalf.
For founders and business leaders with a track record of excellence
The O-1 visa is for individuals who have demonstrated extraordinary ability in business or science through national or international acclaim.
Students or adjustment applicants with Employment Authorization Documents (EAD) can operate their own businesses under certain rules.
Our law firm handles every phase of the investor-based immigration process with accuracy and efficiency:
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There is no set minimum, but your investment must be substantial relative to the business. Most successful cases involve at least $100,000.
E-2 itself does not lead to a green card, but we can plan a transition to EB-5 or other immigrant categories.
While not a strict requirement, hiring workers shows your business is real and not marginal, which strengthens your case.
Direct investment means you operate the business yourself. Regional centers are passive investments in government-approved projects.
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