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Entrepreneurs & Investors

Business owners, startup founders, and investors establishing, expanding, or investing in commercial enterprises in the United States.

The United States remains the world's largest market for entrepreneurs and investors — but entering and operating here requires the right immigration strategy. Whether you are launching a new venture, expanding an existing business into the U.S. market, or making a substantial investment, there are specific visa categories designed for your situation.

At Buroz Law, we understand that business decisions move fast. Our role is to align your immigration timeline with your business timeline, ensuring that visa constraints never become business constraints.

Non-Immigrant

Temporary Business Visas

E-2 — Treaty Investor

Allows nationals of treaty countries to enter the U.S. to develop and direct a business in which they have invested a substantial amount of capital. There is no fixed minimum investment, but it must be substantial relative to the total cost of the enterprise. Renewable indefinitely in two-year increments.

Requirements

Nationality of a treaty country, a substantial investment that is at-risk and irrevocable, and at least 50% ownership or operational control of the enterprise. The investment must not be marginal — it must generate income significantly beyond providing a living for the investor.

Who It's For

Foreign entrepreneurs starting or acquiring a U.S. business, franchise owners, and business operators from countries with an E-2 treaty with the United States.

E-1 — Treaty Trader

For nationals of treaty countries engaged in substantial, continuous trade that is principally between their home country and the United States. Trade includes exchange of goods, services, banking, insurance, transportation, and technology.

Requirements

Nationality of a treaty country, substantial trade that is principally (over 50%) between the treaty country and the U.S., and a supervisory or essential skills role in the trading enterprise.

Who It's For

Import/export business owners, international trading companies, and service providers with substantial cross-border commercial activity between their home country and the U.S.

L-1A — Intracompany Transferee — Manager/Executive

Enables multinational companies to transfer managers and executives from foreign offices to U.S. offices. Also commonly used by entrepreneurs opening a new U.S. office for an existing foreign company. Valid for up to seven years. Provides a direct pathway to the EB-1C green card.

Requirements

One continuous year of employment in a managerial or executive capacity with the company abroad within the preceding three years. The U.S. entity must have a qualifying relationship with the foreign entity (parent, subsidiary, affiliate, or branch).

Who It's For

Senior managers and executives of multinational corporations, and foreign business owners opening or expanding into the U.S. market through a related entity.

B-1 — Business Visitor

For short-term business activities that do not constitute employment or productive work in the United States. Typical stays are limited to a few weeks or months. Does not authorize employment, compensation from a U.S. source, or active management of a U.S. business.

Requirements

Proof of a foreign residence the applicant does not intend to abandon, a legitimate business purpose for the visit, and sufficient funds to cover the stay.

Who It's For

Business executives attending meetings, negotiating contracts, attending conferences, conducting due diligence, or performing preliminary planning for a future U.S. business venture.

Green Card Pathways

Permanent Residence

EB-1C — Multinational Manager or Executive

For managers and executives who have been employed by a multinational company abroad and are being transferred to a U.S. entity of the same organization. No PERM labor certification required, and processing times are generally faster than other employment-based categories.

Requirements

Must have been employed in a managerial or executive capacity for at least one of the three years preceding the petition. The U.S. employer must have been doing business for at least one year. A qualifying corporate relationship must exist between the foreign and U.S. entities.

Who It's For

Senior executives and managers of multinational corporations transitioning from a foreign entity to the U.S. arm, and L-1A holders seeking permanent residence.

EB-5 — Immigrant Investor — Direct Investment

Grants lawful permanent residence to foreign investors who make a qualifying capital investment in a new commercial enterprise that creates at least 10 full-time positions for qualifying U.S. workers. The investor must be actively involved in the management of the enterprise.

Requirements

Minimum investment of $1,050,000, or $800,000 if the enterprise is in a Targeted Employment Area (TEA — rural area or area of high unemployment). The investment must be at-risk. Must create 10 full-time jobs for U.S. workers.

Who It's For

High-net-worth individuals and entrepreneurs who want to invest directly in a U.S. business and obtain permanent residence for themselves and their immediate family.

EB-5 RC — Immigrant Investor — Regional Center

An alternative to the direct EB-5 that allows investment through USCIS-designated regional centers. Job creation can be demonstrated through indirect and induced economic impact models rather than direct hiring, making this a popular path for passive investors.

Requirements

Same investment thresholds as the direct EB-5 ($1,050,000 standard / $800,000 TEA). Investment must be made through a USCIS-approved regional center. Job creation demonstrated through economic methodology rather than direct payroll.

Who It's For

Passive investors who prefer to invest in a managed project rather than operate a business directly. Common among investors seeking U.S. residence without day-to-day business involvement.

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