US Investor Visas
EB-5: Immigrant Investor Green Card
The EB-5 program is an opportunity for investors to get Green Cards for their family, send their children to US public schools, and eventually obtain a US passport.
Applicants must invest in new or at-risk commercial enterprises and create full-time positions for 10 qualifying employees, and a capital investment of $800,000 in a targeted employment area (TEA), or $1,050,000 in other parts of the country. IMS can assist with the whole process, from the I-526 petition, I-485 application, DS-230 application, and I-829 petition, and the business plan creation, and execution and due diligence.
To be eligible for an EB-5 investor visa, applicants must meet three main requirements:
Investment of capital
Investing in a new commercial enterprise
Create jobs for at least 10 qualifying employees
Qualifications can be met as a stand-alone program or through a Regional Center Program.
EB-5 Requirements:
Investment of Capital
There are many different ways applicants can make a contribution of capital including:
Cash
Equipment
Inventory
Tangible property
Cash equivalents
Indebtedness secured by assets owned by the immigrant investor
Capital assets must be denoted at fair market value according to the U.S. dollar system. An investor must prove the capital they provide is their own and has been obtained lawfully by providing:
Foreign business registration records
Personal Tax returns
Other sources of capital
Entrepreneur Visa L1
The L1A and L1B visa allows a foreign company to transfer a manager, and an executive, or an employee with specialized knowledge to an affiliated US company. The US company must have a qualifying relationship with the foreign company (such as a parent/subsidiary relationship, branch office, or affiliate relationship).
IMS can assist in finding strategic partners in the USA, to complete this process as well as complete the Form I-129, and all due diligence and legal basis construction.
International Entrepreneur Rule
The International Entrepreneur Rule is a way for international entrepreneurs to temporarily live and work in the United States. The International Entrepreneur Rule is not a visa, it is a period of authorized stay granted by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Through this rule, DHS may use its parole authority to grant a period of authorized stay up to 30 months, with the potential to renew for an additional 30 months.
To qualify for the International Entrepreneur Rule, the beneficiary must show that their stay in the United States would provide a significant public benefit through the potential for rapid business growth and job creation.
International Entrepreneur Rule Requirements:
Beneficiary must have substantial ownership of a startup company formed within the last 5 years in the US
The company must have substantial potential for rapid growth and job creation
Beneficiary must have a central and active role in the startup company
Beneficiary must show that his/her stay in the US will provide significant public benefit to the US based on his/her role as an entrepreneur of the startup.
They can prove this by showing: 1) receipt of significant capital investment from qualified investors; 2) receipt of significant awards or grants by federal, state, or local government entities; or 3) the startup partially satisfies either or both 1 and 2 above, and additional reliable and compelling evidence of the startup’s ability to grown, create jobs and be a success.
E2 Visa
The E2 visa is a great option for entrepreneurs. The basic concept of the E2 visa is that it allows you to invest money into a US business and run the business. This visa category is only available to people from certain countries. Your country of citizenship must have an E2 treaty with the United States. This visa can also allow for your spouse and children to get US immigration benefits. Your spouse can get work authorization and your children can attend US schools.
The E2 visa is a non-immigrant visa, so it does not lead to a green card. However, there are ways to convert an E2 visa to green card later on, if you wish to do so. There is no limit to the number of times you can renew your E2 visa, as long as it continues to satisfy the E2 visa requirements.
E2 Visa Requirements
You must be a national of a country that has an E2 treaty with the United States.
You must make a substantial investment in a US company (we typically recommend at least $100,000 or more).
The E2 company must be an active, for-profit business.
You must direct and develop the E2 company.
Your investment must be at-risk and irrevocably committed to the E2 company (this means that the investment funds should actually be spent and shouldn’t just sit in the business bank account).
Your investment funds must have been lawfully obtained.
You must have the intent to depart the US once your E2 status ends.
EB-5 Visa
To be eligible for an EB-5 investor visa, applicants must meet three main requirements:
Investment of capital
Investing in a new commercial enterprise
Create jobs for at least 10 qualifying employees
Qualifications can be met as a stand-alone program or through a Regional Center Program.
EB-5 Requirements:
Investment of Capital
There are many different ways applicants can make a contribution of capital including:
Cash
Equipment
Inventory
Tangible property
Cash equivalents
Indebtedness secured by assets owned by the immigrant investor
Capital assets must be denoted at fair market value according to the U.S. dollar system. An investor must prove the capital they provide is their own and has been obtained lawfully by providing:
Foreign business registration records
Personal Tax returns
Other sources of capital
Copyright Generally
Your copyright is extremely valuable, and most creators have no idea just how with the Library of Congress, which is a requirement to enforcing your copyright in a court of law.
We can assist you with the following:
Copyright Registration
Copyright Infringement Defense
Copyright Litigation
DMCA Takedowns
Licensing
Cease & Desist Letters
NFTs
Registering your copyright has the following benefits: statutory damages and your attorney’s fees are available, so long as your registration was made within 3 months after publication of your work
Your copyright is priceless. Let us protect it for you.