Investment Immigration

Navigating the complexities of investment-based immigration requires a comprehensive approach that goes beyond the scope of traditional immigration law. Effective corporate governance and strategic business structuring are critical to the success of any venture, shaping the relationships among partners, shielding founders from liability, enhancing financing opportunities, and establishing incentives for key personnel and contributors. Additionally, depending on the business type, there may be securities and industry-specific regulations to consider.

While immigration law forms the foundation of investment immigration, aligning your business goals with immigration strategies is crucial for the venture’s success.

Common pathways for investment-based immigration include:

• EB-5 Visa: Ideal for those seeking permanent residency through investment, this visa requires substantial investment in a U.S. business and the creation of jobs for American workers. The investment may be made in a U.S. business owned and operated by the foreign investor or in a pooled investment vehicle administered under the EB-5 Regional Center Program.

• E-2 Visa: Suitable for nationals of treaty countries, this visa allows you to live and work in the United States based on a substantial investment in a U.S. business, without a direct path to permanent residency.

• L-1 New Office Visa: Often used creatively by entrepreneurs who manage businesses in their home countries and wish to expand into the United States. This pathway allows for the transfer of business owners as intracompany executives or managers to establish a new U.S. office. Entrepreneurs pursuing this route may also have the opportunity to secure permanent residency under the EB-1C immigrant classification.

Investor visas not only provide the opportunity to live and work in the U.S. but also offer flexibility in terms of applicant qualifications, such as skills, education, and country of origin.

At Origin Law, we excel in crafting innovative solutions for intricate challenges, consistently going the extra mile to achieve our clients’ immigration and business goals. Our firm stands out with its seamless integration of corporate and securities expertise alongside profound knowledge of U.S. immigration law. This unique combination ensures that we provide comprehensive legal strategies tailored to meet the specific needs of our investment immigration clients.