Experienced U.S. EB-5 Immigrant Investor Visa Attorneys

USCIS administers the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program, created by Congress in 1990 to stimulate the U.S. economy through job creation and capital investment by foreign investors. Under a program first enacted as a pilot in 1992 and regularly reauthorized since then, investors may also qualify for EB-5 classification by investing through regional centers designated by USCIS based on proposals for promoting economic growth.

Our immigration attorneys have extensive experience facilitating the visa & green card process to open up new opportunities to live and work in the United States.

According to USCIS policy on EB-5 adjudications is in Volume 6, Part G of the USCIS Policy Manual.

All EB-5 investors must invest in a new commercial enterprise that was established:

• After Nov. 29, 1990; or
• On or before Nov. 29, 1990, that was:
• Purchased and the existing business is restructured or reorganized in such a way that a new commercial enterprise results; or
• Expanded through the investment, resulting in at least a 40% increase in the net worth or number of employees.

Commercial enterprise means any for-profit activity formed for the ongoing conduct of lawful business, including:

• A sole proprietorship;
• Partnership (whether limited or general);
• Holding company;
• Joint venture;
• Corporation;
• Business trust; or
• Other entity, which may be publicly or privately owned.

This definition includes a commercial enterprise consisting of a holding company and its wholly owned subsidiaries, if each such subsidiary is engaged in a for-profit activity formed for the ongoing conduct of a lawful business.

This definition does not include noncommercial activity, such as owning and operating a personal residence.

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Our experienced immigration attorneys assist you with your advanced immigration needs including Business, Student & Trade Visas. Choosing the right visa to start with saves you time, money, hassle & headache when applying for your visas including:

• E-1 Treaty Trader Visas — E-1 Treaty Trader Visas allow individuals representing businesses abroad to conduct international trade in the United States and permit up to 2 years in the country to conduct international business. These visas allow you to travel to the U.S. with your spouse & unmarried children under the age of 21. Contact us to learn how we can efficiently and expeditiously achieve your E1 Visa goals.
• EB-5 Investment Visa Green Cards — EB-5 Green Cards are for the investment in a new commercial enterprise that was established after Nov. 29, 1990; orOn or before Nov. 29, 1990, that was also purchased and the existing business is restructured or reorganized in such a way that a new commercial enterprise results; or expanded through the investment, resulting in at least a 40% increase in the net worth or number of employees.
• J-1 Exchange Student & Visitor Visas — J-1 visas for educational and cultural exchange programs designated by the Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. Generally, a citizen of a foreign country who wishes to enter the United States must first obtain a visa, either a nonimmigrant visa for temporary stay, or an immigrant visa for permanent residence. Exchange visitor (J) visas are nonimmigrant visas for individuals approved to participate in exchange visitor programs in the United States.
• L-1 Executive & Foreign Transfer Visa Attorneys — Our L-1 Executive & Foreign Transfer Visa Attorneys efficiently guide you through the process of transferring to a role for your company in the United States.

Our immigration attorneys offer experienced legal services for the full range of immigration matters including:

• Employment-based immigration
• Family-sponsored immigration
• Non-immigrant visas
• Naturalization
• Certificates of U.S. citizenship
• Deportation and removal proceedings
• Immigration bonds
• International adoptions
• Travel documents
• Green card applications and renewals
• Representation at USCIS interviews

Schedule a EB-5 or other immigration legal consultation for free today to learn how we can efficiently accomplish your visa, business & travel goals.