The United States has active treaties with the majority of other countries. These treaties are often created to promote peace and commerce between nations. Some of these treaties are bilateral investment treaties that are specifically designed to create investment opportunities. Individuals and companies in countries that have a bilateral investment treaty may seek visas to …
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How to Find Foreign Nationals Angel Investors to Support Your Business
If you own a small business in the United States, it may prove useful to find a foreign investor who is already self-identified as an “Angel Investor.” Foreign national angel investors look for promising start-up opportunities and provide financial support and guidance in the hope of turning a profit. They are called angels, but they …
Creating a Regional Center EB-5
The EB-5 visa is for foreign investors who wish to attain a green card. As part of the application process, foreigners must invest $1,000,000 or at least $500,000 in an area with high unemployment. Whether it is through investing $1,000,000 or $500,000, visa applicants must create at least 10 jobs for U.S. workers. Proving that …
Applying for an EB-5 Investor Visa
Congress created the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program to stimulate the U.S. economy. The program allows foreign investors to visit the United States for a limited time if they have the intention and means to invest in new businesses. If you are interested in investing here in Los Angeles or anywhere in the United States, it …
Adjustment of Visas through Same Sex Marriage
Under the federal Immigration and Nationality Act, certain individuals can change their immigration status while in the United States to permanent residency. One of the most popular ways to gain permanent residence status in the United States is through a family member. In light of the recent changes in marriage equality laws in California, more …
Obtaining a Green Card Through Investment
Obtaining a green card through investment can be done if the investor meets certain requirements. The “green card” provides permanent resident status for the entrepreneur, allowing him or her to stay in the United States and help the business grow. An experienced Los Angeles EB-5 investor attorney can help you get the visa you need. …
How Can You Get a Green Card as an Investor?
Every year, many businesspeople seek to launch, invest in, or expand businesses in the United States. For entrepreneurs who are also foreign nationals, investing in U.S. business is one possible route to obtaining an EB-5 visa and then permanent residency status, also known as a “green card.” A foreign national may file for an EB-5 …
Obtaining a Marriage Visa as the Spouse of a U.S. Citizen
When a U.S. citizen marries a citizen of another country, the couple may want to share their lives in the United States. If the U.S. citizen spouse is older than 21 years of age, he or she has the right to seek a “green card,” which signifies permanent resident status, for his or her spouse. …
What is an Adjustment of Status Through Family?
Each year, thousands of people from all over the world seek to become permanent residents of the United States. Many people do so by pursuing their “green card,” which grants the recipient permanent resident status, through an “adjustment of status through family.” An “adjustment of status through family” allows a foreign national to obtain a …
What Forms are Needed for an Adjustment of Status Through Marriage?
When a foreign national marries a U.S. citizen, he or she becomes eligible to seek permanent residency (a “green card”) in the United States through an adjustment of status through marriage. Doing so exempts the newly-married individual from immigration quotas levied on his or her country of origin and offers other benefits as well. For …