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Option 7 – EB1A Visa

The EB1A visa is for people who have extraordinary ability in a particular field. Recall earlier that the O1 visa is for people who have extraordinary ability. The EB1A visa is similar to the O1 visa, except that EB1A is an immigrant visa classification rather than a non-immigrant visa.

The EB1A visa is the employment-based, first preference, immigrant classification. It is designed to allow those at the top of their fields of expertise to benefit the economy, cultural or educational interests, or welfare of the United States. One of the best aspects of the EB1A visa is that it is done through self-petition. This means that someone can apply on their own without the need for an employer to sponsor the petition.

Also similar to the O1 visa, to qualify for an EB1A, you must prove extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, education, business, athletics, or another eligible field by showing that you fulfill 3 categories of enumerated criteria.

Брак с гражданином США

Свидетельство о браке с лицом, имеющим гражданство США, является документом, на основании которого вы можете оформить грин-карту. После рассмотрения вашей заявки вы получите временную карту на 2 года. Если по истечении этого срока брак не распадется, вы докажете, что действительно живете семьей, вам будет выдана постоянная грин-карта. Это делается для того, чтобы исключить вариант фиктивного брака, который является в США нелегальным.

Article Sources

USCIS.gov. “I-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Workers”
NAFSA.org. ”National Prevailing Wage and HelpDesk Center FAQs”
USCIS.gov. “Employment-Based Immigration: Fourth Preference EB-4”
DOL.gov. “Permanent Labor Certification”
USCIS.gov. “Form I-140, Petition for Immigrant Worker Ability to Pay”

Бизнес-иммиграция

Бизнес-иммиграция в США возможна через визы: ЕВ-1с и L-1.

Виза EB-1c

Иммиграционная виза для крупных инвесторов.

Предоставляет право на получение грин-карты США.

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ЕВ-1с — это виза, которую оформляет международная компания для управленческого персонала (менеджеров, директоров и т.п.). Сотрудникам, проработавшим на руководящих должностях не менее 1 года, при переводе в аффилированную компанию на территории США оформляется виза ЕВ-1с. Она предусматривает возможность получения грин-карты через 8-9 месяцев после приезда и работы в американском филиале компании.

Виза L-1

Неиммиграционная виза для руководителей иностранных компаний.

Предоставляет право временного проживания на территории США.

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L-1 — неиммиграционная виза для руководителей иностранных предприятий (за пределами США), которых переводят для продолжения работы в аффилированные компании на территории США. Виза предоставляет возможность иностранным руководителям и членам их семей жить и работать в США сроком до 7 лет (при условии получения всех продлений). Также с неиммиграционной визы L-1 можно перейти на иммиграционную визу EB-1c (при достижении американским филиалом определённых показателей) и получить грин-карту США.

Этапы легализации и натурализации

Легальный процесс иммиграции в США практически состоит из трех этапов:

Делаем визу. Виза позволяет легально пересечь границу США.
Получение Green Card (грин карта) внутри страны – по сути эти вид на жительство.
Получение гражданства.

Грин карта дает вам право постоянно проживать на территории Америки и вам больше не нужны визы. Она позволяет получить SSN (social security number, один из главных документов в стране), связанный с вопросами аренды и покупки в кредит жилья или авто по выгодным условиям.

Грин карта дает вам все права и обязанности гражданина США, за исключением некоторых. Но помните, что вы остаетесь гражданином своей стране. И путешествуете вы по своему загранпаспорту. По грин карте можно въехать только в Канаду и Мексику.

Green Card накладывает и ряд обязательств:

Вы обязаны платить налоги со всех доходов во всех странах (даже если вы не гражданин). После проживания 180 дней в стране по визе вы уже становитесь налоговым резидентом США. Вы обязаны подавать налоговую декларацию.
Вы должны находиться суммарно не менее 180 дней в году в США, чтобы не потерять грин карту.

Как получить гражданство США, легально проживая в стране по green card? Здесь есть 2 варианта: через 3 или 5 лет. Большинство получает гражданство через 5 лет. Гражданство через три года доступно только через брак с гражданином США.

Прожив в штатах 5 лет по грин карте, для получения гражданства вам нужно пройти через ряд процедур:

“Натурализация”. Нужно свободно владеть английским и сдать тест, в котором вопросы об истории Америки, ее гос. устройстве, важных исторических событиях. Тест несложный, есть масса подготовительных курсов.
Пройти интервью (на англ.) Вы должны соответствовать человеку с “хорошими моральными качествами”.
Клятва. Обычно проходит в суде или иммиграционном офисе. Вы повторяете текст клятвы за судьей. Там есть такие фразы, как “Клянусь в верности стране и американскому флагу”, “клянусь всеми силами защищать американские ценности”.

Сертификат о натурализации

По окончании процедуры вам дают сертификат о натурализации. Он служит доказательством того, что у вас есть американское гражданство.

Внутри США паспортов нет. И американский паспорт нужен только для выезда из страны, внутри страны его у вас никогда не спросят. Все американцы используют id card.

Вывод: все иммигранты получают сертификат о натурализации как доказательство, что у конкретного человека есть американское гражданство.

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Everything You Need to Know About the EB-5 Visa

This EB-5 visa is a great option for investors and entrepreneurs to get a green card to the United States. With an EB-5 visa, you can live and work in the United States. You can also get a green card for your spouse, and your children through the EB-5 visa.

In this guide, I will explain the most important aspects of the EB-5 visa.

If you have any questions, please email me directly at Michael@AshooriLaw.com. I’m very responsive via email and would be happy to help you.

Overview:

1. What is the EB-5 Visa?

2. What are the Benefits of an EB-5 Visa?

3. What are the Requirements to get an EB-5 Visa?

4. What is a New Commercial Enterprise?

5. What Types of Businesses Qualify for an EB-5 Investment?

6. What is a Targeted Employment Area?

7. What is a Regional Center?

8. What are the Differences Between Investing in a Regional Center and Making a Direct Investment?

9. What are Some Examples of Lawful Sources of Funds for an EB-5 Visa?

10. Can I Use a Gift for my EB-5 Investment?

11. Does my Investment have to be Money or can I Invest Something Else of Value?

12. What does it mean for My Investment to be “At Risk?”

13. What is the Process of Getting an EB-5 Visa?

14. How Long Does the Entire EB-5 Process Take?

15. Will the EB-5 Program Change in the Future and what will the Changes be?

16. What are the Details of the Job Creation Requirement?

17. If I Buy a Business that Already has 10 Employees, will they Count Toward the 10 Jobs I’m Required to Create?

18. What Does it Mean for the EB-5 Investor to Engage in the Management of the Enterprise?

19. Can I Become a Citizen with an EB-5 Visa?

20. What Documents Do I need to Include in my EB-5 Application?

21. What is My Immigration Lawyer’s Role in the EB-5 Visa Process?

22. How do I find a Business to Invest in for my EB-5 Visa?

23. Who Qualifies for an EB-5 Visa?

24. What is the “Visa Backlog” and who does it Affect?

25. When do my Investment Funds Need to be Invested in the EB-5 Business?

26. Can my Family Members Come to the US on my EB-5 Visa?

27. What does it mean for My Child to “Age-Out?”

28. Once my Visa is Approved How Soon do I have to Enter the United States?

29. Do I Have to Live in the US Once I have my Green Card?

30. If I Already Have a Business in the US can I Use it as my EB-5 Investment?

31. If I’m in the US on an E-2 Visa, can I Covert to an EB-5 Visa?

1. What is the EB-5 Visa?

The EB-5 visa is an immigrant visa for investors, entrepreneurs, and anyone who is looking to start a business in the USA. To qualify for an EB-5 visa, you are required to invest a minimum of $1,800,000 in a US business. If your investment is located in an economically depressed area called a “targeted employment area,” you may be eligible to invest a reduced amount of $900,000.

In addition to investing the minimum amount required, the business invested in must create 10 full-time jobs for US workers. The business must also be a commercial business that is for-profit. Real estate investments and non-profit enterprises do not qualify for EB-5.

To get an EB-5 visa, an investor can make a direct investment or they can invest in a regional center. Regional centers are specialized companies that collect investment funds from multiple EB-5 investors to fund a large-scale project such as a resort or apartment complex. A direct investment is any investment not made in a regional center. Examples of direct investments are if you start your own business or purchase an existing business.

The EB-5 visa is an immigrant visa classification, so it leads to a green card for successful applicants. By getting an EB-5 visa, your spouse and children can also get their green card as well.

The process of getting a green card through the EB-5 visa has 2 main steps. You first become a conditional permanent resident for 2 years. You can remove the condition from your green card after 2 years by showing that you officially created 10 jobs for US workers, and that you kept your capital invested in the US business for the entire period of time (This process will be explained in detail down below).

Summary:

The EB-5 visa is an immigrant visa for investors and entrepreneurs.

To get approved for an EB-5 visa, you are required to make an investment in a US company and create jobs for US workers.

With an EB-5 visa you can get a green card for yourself, your spouse, and children

2. What are the Benefits of an EB-5 Visa?

The EB-5 visa is an immigrant visa category, so as a successful EB-5 applicant, you can get your green card are be on the path to US citizenship.

As an EB-5 investor, your spouse and your unmarried children under 21 years old can also qualify to get their green cards.

Your children have access to a US education.

As an approved EB-5 visa holder, you do not have to work for a sponsor company. You are free to work in any lawful capacity.

You are free to live and work anywhere in the United States.

You are eligible to work in the US without having to apply for special work authorization.

3. What are the Requirements to get an EB-5 Visa?

To qualify for an EB-5 visa:

You must invest in a “new commercial enterprise.”

You must invest at least $1,800,000 in the new commercial enterprise. (You may qualify to make a reduced investment of $900,000 if the investment is located in a “targeted employment area.”)

Your investment must lead to the creation of at least 10 full-time jobs for US workers.

Your investment funds must be “at risk.”

The funds used for your investment must have been lawfully obtained.

You must engage in the management of the new commercial enterprise.

4. What is a New Commercial Enterprise?

A New Commercial Enterprise is a for-profit business, conducting lawful activities, that was established after November 29, 1990.

To qualify for an EB-5 visa, the company you invest in must qualify as a New Commercial Enterprise.
The activity conducted by a new commercial enterprise must be commercial. So owning and operating a piece of residential real estate wont qualify.

Businesses established on or before November 29, 1990 can also qualify as a new commercial enterprise if:

the investor substantially reorganizes or restructures the business; or

if the investor increases the size of the business so that there is: a 40% increase in the number of employees of the business; or a 40% increase in the net worth of the business.

5. What Types of Businesses Qualify for an EB-5 Investment?

Most types of business entities qualify for the EB-5 visa including:

sole proprietorships

limited and general partnerships

LLCs

and many more.

To qualify for an EB-5 visa, you can:

Start a new business

Invest in an existing business

Buy an existing business

or, Invest in a regional center

6. What is a Targeted Employment Area?

As an EB-5 investor, you can qualify for a reduced investment amount of $900,000 if the business you invest in is located in a “targeted employment area.”

A targeted employment area is an area of high unemployment or a rural area (as defined by the Immigration and Nationality Act).

An area of high-unemployment is an area that has an unemployment rate of at least 150% of the national average unemployment rate.

A rural area is an area that is not located within a metropolitan statistical area (MSA) and is not located within any city or town having a population of 20,000 people or more.

To qualify for the reduced investment amount, the new commercial enterprise must be principally doing business in the targeted employment area.

A business principally does business in the area where it “regularly, systematically, and continuously provides goods or services that support job creation.”

7. What is a Regional Center?

A regional center is a business entity regulated by USCIS, that is able to pool capital from multiple EB-5 investors to develop a project.

Regional centers must promote economic growth, regional productivity, and job creation. They usually develop large-scale hotels, resorts, and other real-estate projects.

8. What are the Differences Between Investing in a Regional Center and Making a Direct Investment?

To qualify for an EB-5 visa, an investor can either make a direct investment or they can invest in a regional center.

Examples of direct investments include: starting a business, purchasing an existing business, or investing in an existing business.

An investor can also qualify for an EB-5 visa by investing in a regional center.

Regional centers obtain capital from many investors to develop a large-scale project.

The primary differences between direct investments and regional center investments have to do with the investors level of control in the investment and the way the jobs get calculated, to meet the EB-5 job creation requirement.

Control

Direct Investment

In a direct investment, the investor is usually the sole-owner of the business, or one of a few co-owners.

With direct investments, the investor usually has significant control of the business and is actively involved in the day-to-day operations of the business.

Regional Center

In a regional center investment, the investor has much less control.

The investor is one out of several tens if not hundreds of investors.

The investor in a regional center investment has very little to no involvement in the day-to-day operations of the business.

The investor’s control of the business is usually limited to basic voting rights.

Job Creation

One of the main requirements of the EB-5 program is that an investor’s investment must lead to the creation of 10 full-time jobs for US workers.

How the jobs get calculated depends on whether an investor makes a direct investment or whether they invest in a regional center.

For direct investments, the only jobs that count toward the job creation requirement are the jobs that are directly created by the new commercial enterprise; these are “direct jobs.”

A direct job is one where the new commercial enterprise is the employer.

Regional centers can count direct jobs and indirect jobs.

Indirect jobs are jobs “that are held outside of the new commercial enterprise but are created as a result of the new commercial enterprise.”

This means that regional centers are able to take credit for jobs that they don’t directly create. This includes jobs created as a result of the project the regional center is developing.

Example of the Job Creation Benefits of a Regional Center:

If a regional center develops a major hotel, it can take credit for all the employees of the hotel. These are direct jobs.

To build the hotel, the regional center would need suppliers for concrete, furniture, and other goods. These workers may get counted as indirect jobs.

Also, the development of the hotel would bring hundreds of new workers to the area and hundreds and thousands of guests. This influx of people would benefit surrounding businesses, including local restaurants and stores.

The regional center can also take credit for the jobs created by surrounding businesses as a result of their increased business. These are also indirect jobs.

But, if the same hotel investment is made as a direct investment, (not through a regional center), then the project cannot take credit for the indirect jobs.

Instead, the hotel would only be able to take credit for the direct jobs they create, like the hotel staff.

Another big difference between regional center investments and direct investments is how the investor proves job creation.

For direct investments, the investor must prove that 10 direct jobs were actually created. This means that the investor must submit the actual employment documents for each employee (including the Form I-9).

Regional centers do not have to prove the actual creation of each individual job.

Instead, regional centers use economic multipliers and formulas that show the creation of the required number of jobs.

9. What are Some Examples of Lawful Sources of Funds for an EB-5 Visa?

One of the key requirements of the EB-5 visa is that the funds used for an EB-5 investment must be lawfully obtained.

This means that the funds must have been obtained through lawful activity and cannot be obtained through any illegal conduct.

To prove this, you will submit many documents showing how the funds were earned, including bank statements and tax returns.

Some examples of lawful funds include:

Income earned from employment

Income from the sale of a property

A loan taken against equity in real estate

Income from the sale of a business

An inheritance

A gift

10. Can I Use a Gift for my EB-5 Investment?

Yes, the money you use as your EB-5 investment can be gifted to you by someone else.

Keep in mind, the funds must be in your possession before they are invested in the EB-5 business. The person giving the gift cannot invest the funds directly into the EB-5 business on your behalf.

You will still have to prove that the person that gifted you the funds obtained the funds lawfully. (The same is true if your EB-5 investment comes from an inheritance.)

11. Does my Investment have to be Money or can I Invest Something Else of Value?

No, an investor does not have to invest money to qualify for an EB-5 visa.

The EB-5 regulations require investors to make an investment of “capital” into a business.

Examples of capital include:

Cash

Inventory

Equipment

Cash equivalents

Other tangible property

Proceeds from a loan

Note: If you are using funds from a loan as your investment capital, the loan should be secured by your personal assets and you should be personally and primarily responsible for the loan.

Keep in mind: If you choose to invest a form of capital other than cash, such as inventory, the capital will be valued according to its fair market value.

12. What does it mean for My Investment to be “At Risk?”

Your EB-5 investment must be “at-risk” until the time you become an unconditional permanent resident.

Basically, what this means is that your investment funds must actually be spent and not just sit in your business’s operating account.

While the regulations are not very clear, here are a few things to be aware of:

Your investment must be subject to either gain or loss.

You cannot receive any guarantee that the capital you invest will be returned to you.

You cannot be granted the right to redeem any part of your interest in the business.

Your funds must resemble an investment rather than a loan to the enterprise.

Your funds cannot just sit in a bank account nor can they be used as business reserves.

13. What is the Process of Getting an EB-5 Visa?

Here is a very basic overview of the EB-5 process:

Step 1 – Hire an Immigration Attorney

The first step in the EB-5 process is to hire an immigration attorney with experience handling EB-5 cases.

Your attorney can help you determine whether the EB-5 visa is the right option for you based on your immigration goals and circumstances.

Your attorney will work as your partner through the entire EB-5 process. They will analyze your EB-5 investment for immigration compliance. They will also prepare all the necessary documents to make sure that you meet all the EB-5 visa requirements.

Step 2 – Select an Investment

Select an EB-5 investment that you are comfortable with (after doing a lot of due diligence).

Your attorney should not provide you with any business related investment advice, unless they are competent to do so.

If you need investment advice, you should consider using a Registered Investment Advisor or a Broker/Dealer. Make sure they are competent in the EB-5 program.

Your attorney can help you make sure that the investment is compliant with the immigration requirements of the EB-5 visa program.

Step 3 – Invest Your Funds

Invest your funds in the new commercial enterprise

When you file the Form I-526 you must show that you have invested or are actively in the process of investing your capital into the new commercial enterprise.

You can transfer the funds into an escrow account. (The release of funds would be conditional on I-526 approval and adjustment of status or visa issuance.)

Evidence of mere intent to invest at a later date is insufficient.

Step 4 – File Form I-526

After putting together all the necessary documentation, your attorney will file the Form I-526 on your behalf.

The I-526 is the initial EB-5 petition.

If your I-526 is approved, you are eligible to apply for conditional permanent residency (a 2 year conditional green card).

Your green card is conditional for 2 years to allow for you to complete the EB-5 requirements. The requirements include creating 10 full-time jobs for US workers and maintaining an “at risk” investment in the project.

Step 5 – Adjustment of Status/Visa Processing

There are 2 ways to get your conditional green card. Depending on if you are inside or outside of the US, you will either adjust status in the US or you will go through consular processing abroad.

Adjustment of Status is done by by filing a Form I-485

Consular processing is done by filing a Form DS-260

Step 6 – File Form I-829

After 21 months of becoming a conditional permanent resident, you are eligible to have your attorney file a Form I-829 for you.

The Form I-829 is the application to have the condition removed from your green card. This is so you can become an unconditional permanent resident (a green card holder).

You are eligible to get the condition removed from your green card if you meet all the requirements of the EB-5 program. This is done by showing that your investment in the project was sustained and that you created the required 10 full-time jobs for US workers.

Step 7 – Naturalization (Optional)

After you’ve been a permanent resident for at least 5 years, you may be eligible to apply for Naturalization, to become a US citizen.

14. How Long Does the Entire EB-5 Process Take?

I-526 Processing

It currently takes about 18 months on average for USCIS to process an I-526. (The 18 month timeline is excepted to improve in the future)

Adjustment of Status or Visa Processing

Adjustment of Status: takes about 6 months

Consular Processing: takes about 8 to 12 months

Conditional Permanent Residency:

For 2 years you are a conditional green card holder, until approval of your I-829 petition.

During this 2 year period you can live and work in the USA.

I-829 Processing

The current processing time for the Form I-829 is roughly 2.5 years. (This processing time is expected to speed-up in the future)

Permanent Residency (Green Card):

Once your I-829 is approved you are a permanent resident.

Naturalization

After being a permanent resident for at least 5 years, you may be eligible to apply for naturalization to become a US citizen.

15. Will the EB-5 Program Change in the Future and what will the Changes be?

The EB-5 program has been criticized over the last few years for a variety of reasons. Critics of the program have stated the following complains against the EB-5 visa:

It is unethical for wealthy individuals to “buy their way into the United States.”

The investment amount is too low and must be increased.

The rules for designating a targeted employment areas are too easy. (There have been TEA investments located in wealthy areas such as Manhattan, NY and Beverly Hills, CA.)

Regional centers need more regulation and oversight based on the instances of fraud and abuse that have taken place with regional centers.

As a result of the criticism, there is a growing belief that changes will be coming to the EB-5 program sooner rather than later.

These changes are centered on:

increasing the required investment amount

reducing the number of targeted employment areas

and increasing the oversight of regional centers

While nothing has been finalized, it is likely that the minimum investment amount will go up soon, that targeted employment areas will lessen, and that regional centers will be regulated more.

16. What are the Details of the Job Creation Requirement?

For each EB-5 investment, 10 jobs must be created.

So, if there are 4 EB-5 investors, at least 40 jobs must be created.

The new commercial enterprise must create 10 full-time positions for qualifying employees.

Qualifying employees are US citizens, permanent residents, and/or other immigrants authorized to work in the US.

The EB-5 investor, their spouse, sons, and daughters do not count as qualifying employees.

Nonimmigrants and people that are not authorized to work in the US do not count as qualifying employees.

Keep in mind that these workers must be employed on a full-time basis (at least 35 hours per week).

Combining 2 part-time positions will not count as 1 full-time job, but you can have 2 or more employees share a full-time position (job sharing).

The jobs are expected to last for at least 2 years and cannot be seasonal, temporary, or intermittent jobs.

17. If I Buy a Business that Already has 10 Employees, will they Count Toward the 10 Jobs I’m Required to Create?

No, the EB-5 program requires your investment to create 10 new full-time jobs for US workers.

If you buy an existing business, the jobs already in existence will not count toward your requirement to create 10 jobs.

You will have to create 10 jobs in addition to the jobs existing at the time you purchased the business.

There is an exception to this rule for troubled businesses.

A troubled business is a business that has been in existence for at least 2 years and has experienced a net loss of at least 20 percent of its net worth for the 12 or 24 month period before the date the EB-5 investor filed their Form I-526.

If a business is a troubled business, the investor may count the jobs they are saving as part of the 10 jobs they are required to create.

With a troubled business, you must show that you will at least maintain the level of jobs in existence before your EB-5 investment. The jobs should last for a period of at least 2 years.

Keep in mind: If the troubled business doesn’t have 10 employees, you will still have to hire more employees to reach the 10 employee minimum.

For example: if a troubled business only has 5 full-time employees, then you are responsible to preserve those 5 jobs and create another 5 full-time jobs.

18. What Does it Mean for the EB-5 Investor to Engage in the Management of the Enterprise?

To qualify for an EB-5 visa, you must engage in the management of the new commercial enterprise.

You can meet this requirement by either forming the policies of the business or by handling the day to day management of the business.

You cannot be a passive investor in the business.

If you are investing in a regional center, you will likely be a limited partner in the business. You can meet the management requirement here by showing that you have the rights normally given to limited partners, such as voting rights.

Another way to show sufficient engagement in the management of the enterprise is by submitting a statement of your job title and duties, with your EB-5 petition.

19. Can I Become a Citizen with an EB-5 Visa?

The EB-5 visa does not directly give you citizenship. But, with an EB-5 visa, you can eventually become a US citizen.

The EB-5 visa is an immigrant visa category. This means that as a successful applicant, you can become a permanent resident.

The process first starts with getting a conditional green card. After having your conditional green card, you can then get the condition removed and become an unconditional permanent resident.

As a permanent resident, you may apply to become a US citizen; this process is called naturalization.

You may apply for naturalization after being a permanent resident for at least 5 years.

Keep in mind that your time as a conditional permanent resident counts toward the 5 years.

To naturalize, you must also be physically present in the US for at least 2 and a half years during the 5 year period. During this time, you cannot be absent from the US for a single period longer than 180 days.

There are other requirements to becoming a citizen as well, such as having good moral character and passing a United States civics test.

20. What Documents Do I need to Include in my EB-5 Application?

The documents included in the EB-5 petition are very important to get a successful result.

An experienced immigration attorney can help you organize and decide the documents to include.

This is a very detailed process and the documents that you will need to include depend on the particular facts of your case.

The documents that will be included in your petition will center around 3 main categories: 1. the investor; 2. the business; and 3. the source and path of funds.

The documents you should include in your application will depend on how you got your investment funds. They will also depend on where your funds went from the time they were earned to the time they were invested in the EB-5 project.

Example: If you obtained your funds from the sale of a property, you will include different documents than if you obtained your funds by gift.

One more important thing to note: all documents submitted to USCIS should be translated to English.

Disclaimer: the list below is not a complete list of all the documents to include in your EB-5 application. The goal of this list is to give you an idea of the documents you should include.

Documents Relating to the Investor:

copy of the identity page of investor’s passport

copy of the investor’s foreign birth certificate

investor’s resume

copies of all diplomas, degrees, awards, and professional certifications

copy of marriage certificate (if you have one)

copy of Social Security card (if you have one)

Documents Relating to the Business:

comprehensive business plan

W-2 and I-9 forms for workers already hired

payroll records

list of employees and corresponding job descriptions

business entity documents

articles of incorporation (for a corporation)

articles of organization (for an LLC)

bylaws

shareholder list

partnership agreement

list of limited partners

operating agreement

etc.

Documents Relating to Source and Path of Funds:

individual tax returns for past 5 years

copy of bank statement before and after investment is made in the new commercial enterprise

copy of the wire transfer order that sends funds from investor’s personal account to the EB-5 business account

If your source of funds is coming from the sale of a property:

copy of purchase and sale agreement for property

letter from the party managing the sale which confirms the terms of the sale

copy of certified check or wire transfer of the buyer (for the purchase)

If your source of funds is coming from owning a business:

copy of company’s balance sheets for last several years

copy of companies articles of incorporation or articles of organization

company tax returns for last several years

letter from company’s accountant or letter from company attesting to the income earned by the investor over the last several years

letter from investor describing their employment history, job duties, position within the company, salary, etc.

If your source of funds is coming from a loan:

copy of the actual loan document

letter from the lender to the EB-5 investor describing the loan amount, date of loan, what security or collateral was given in exchange for the loan, etc.

copy of bank statement of EB-5 investor showing disbursement of loan proceeds

if lender is a person and not a bank, include all documentation showing the lenders lawful source of funds

If your source of funds is coming from a gift:

letter from the person giving the gift attesting to the amount of the gift, conditions of the gift (if any), date of the gift, etc.

bank statement of investor showing disbursement of gift proceeds

documents demonstrating the gifting party’s lawful source of funds

21. What is My Immigration Lawyer’s Role in the EB-5 Visa Process?

What your immigration lawyer’s role is not:

An immigration lawyer is not your financial advisor nor is he/she your investment advisor.

Your immigration lawyer should not give you advice on which project to invest in unless the advice is about the investment’s compliance with the immigration requirements of the EB-5 visa.

What your immigration lawyer’s role is:

You should think of your immigration lawyer as the director of the entire EB-5 visa process.

Your immigration lawyer should first consult with you to see if an EB-5 visa is the best option based on your immigration goals and circumstances.

After deciding that an EB-5 visa is the right option for you, your immigration lawyer should act as your guide through the entire process.

Your immigration lawyer should discuss with you whether the investment you are considering meets the immigration requirements of the EB-5 visa.

Your lawyer should analyze where your investment funds come from. Your lawyer should then determine which documents are needed for your EB-5 application.

Your immigration lawyer should put together your entire EB-5 application and submit it to USCIS for you.

If your I-526 or I-829 petition gets a request for evidence, your immigration lawyer should prepare a response for you. Your lawyer should include all documents and information requested.

Once your Form I-526 gets approved, your immigration lawyer should help you adjust your status or get your visa.

22. How do I find a Business to Invest in for my EB-5 Visa?

Before investing in an EB-5 project, you should do your own due diligence, like you would if you were making any other investment.

You should make sure that you’ve done a lot of research on the business or regional center you are considering.

Besides your own personal efforts, there are professionals that can help you choose an investment.

The 2 types of professionals that can help you pick an investment are Registered Investment Advisors and Broker/Dealers.

Registered investment advisors and broker/dealers are regulated by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA).

Registered investment advisors usually provide investment advice in exchange for a fee.

Broker/dealers usually charge a finders fee to the business or regional center for the investors they refer to a particular project.

You can do a lot of research on your broker/dealer or registered investment advisor using Finra’s BrokerCheck resource.

You can access BrokerCheck here: https://brokercheck.finra.org/

Finra’s BrokerCheck site is a great way to make sure that your investment advisor is licensed.

With BrokerCheck, you can also learn how many years of experience your investment advisor has, which exams they passed, and which state licenses they have.

23. Who Qualifies for an EB-5 Visa?

Unlike the E-2 visa, you do not have to be a citizen of a particular country to get an EB-5 visa.

As long as you meet the requirements of the EB-5 visa and you are not barred for some other reason, you should qualify to get an EB-5 visa.

24. What is the “Visa Backlog” and who does it Affect?

There are currently 10,000 visas issued each year for the EB-5 visa category.

The Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) sets a maximum amount of EB-5 visas that can go to nationals from each country.

When the number of approved I-526 petitions for nationals of a particular country exceeds the number of visas available, this creates a backlog of approved applications.

When this happens, approved applicants must wait until a visa becomes available.

Over the last few years, the demand for EB-5 from citizens of Mainland China has exceeded the number of visas available.

The increased demand created a major backlog. This is why Chinese investors have to wait many years after their I-526 is approved before they can get an EB-5 visa or adjust status.

Nationals of Mainland China are currently the only group of EB-5 investors affected by a visa backlog.

25. When do my Investment Funds Need to be Invested in the EB-5 Business?

At the time of I-526 filing, you must show that you have invested or are actively in the process of investing your investment funds in the new commercial enterprise.

Your future intent to invest, without a present commitment, will not be enough.

You cannot hold-off on investing your capital until after your I-526 is approved.

However, before filing your I-526, you can deposit the money in the escrow account. You can then make the release of the investment funds conditional on I-526 approval and visa issuance or adjustment of status. So, if the I-526 doesn’t get approved for any reason, you would be able to get your investment funds back.

26. Can my Family Members Come to the US on my EB-5 Visa?

Yes, as a successful EB-5 investor, your spouse and unmarried children under 21 years old are also eligible to become permanent residents.

27. What does it mean for My Child to “Age-Out?”

As a successful EB-5 investor, your unmarried children that are under 21 years old can also get their green cards.

Aging-out is when your child is no longer able to join you through your EB-5 visa, because they are 21 years of age or older.

This can be an issue when your child is close to 21 years old when you are applying for an EB-5 visa.

To avoid your child aging out, you should know how a child’s age is calculated during the EB-5 process.

Your child’s age is determined by taking their age at the time a visa is available, subtracted by the number of days the Form I-526 was processing.

For most people, this means that if your child is under 21 years old at the time you file your Form I-526, they will be ok.

If you are from a country with a visa backlog (Mainland China), your child’s age is taken at the time a visa is available minus the number of days the Form I-526 was processing.

This concept is a little confusing, so if you have any questions about it, feel free to email me at Michael@AshooriLaw.com.

28. Once my Visa is Approved How Soon do I have to Enter the United States?

Your EB-5 visa is typically valid for 6 months. This means that once the consulate abroad issues your EB-5 visa, you have 6 months to enter the US.

29. Do I Have to Live in the US Once I have my Green Card?

As a permanent resident, you have to have the intention to permanently reside in the US. That said, you can still leave and re-enter the US.

You should not leave the US for a 6 months or longer at any one time, as this may be seen as abandoning your permanent residency.

If you need to leave the US for an extended period of time, you should apply for a re-entry permit.

A re-entry permit is a document that allows you to stay outside of the US for extended periods of time. With a re-entry permit, there is a legal presumption that you do not intend to abandon your status as a permanent resident.

A re-entry permit is usually valid for 2 years from the date it is issued.

30. If I Already Have a Business in the US can I Use it as my EB-5 Investment?

Yes, your existing US business can qualify for an EB-5 if it meets all the EB-5 requirements:

The business must qualify as a new commercial enterprise.

You will need to invest a minimum of $1,800,000 in the business (or $900,000 if the business is in a targeted employment area).

The funds that you’ve already invested in the business may count as part of the $1,800,000 (or $900,000) minimum investment amount.

You will have to show that the invested funds were obtained lawfully.

You are required to create 10 full-time jobs for US workers. (You may be able to count the jobs that you have already created in your US business as part of the 10 jobs.)

You will also have to show that all investment funds are “at risk.”

31. If I’m in the US on an E-2 Visa, can I Covert to an EB-5 Visa?

Yes, if you are already in the US on an E2 visa, you can convert to an EB-5 visa.

The process of going from an E2 visa to an EB-5 visa is called an “adjustment of status.”

If you choose to use your E2 business as the new commercial enterprise for your EB-5 visa, there are a few major benefits:

The funds that you’ve already invested in the E2 business may count for your EB-5 investment.

The jobs that you’ve created with your E2 business may count as part of the 10 full-time jobs you are required to create.

Conclusion

You should now have a much better understanding of the most important aspects of the EB-5 visa program.

This is a lot of information to understand. But don’t worry, with the help of a qualified EB-5 lawyer, the process can be easier than you think.

If you have any questions about the EB-5 visa or about US immigration, email me directly at Michael@AshooriLaw.com. I’d be happy to answer your questions.

Ashoori Law is a Los Angeles based immigration law firm focused on helping business professionals and entrepreneurs get visas to the United States.

Got a Question? Email me directly at Michael@AshooriLaw.com.

Resources:

Immigration Options for Investors & Entrepreneurs, 3rd Ed.

USCIS Policy Memorandum Re: EB-5 Visa

About the EB-5 Visa Classification – USCIS

Eligibility Requirements for EB-5 Visa – USCIS

INA Section 203

CFR Section 204.6

INA: ACT 216A

Инвестирование

Виза ЕВ-5 дает возможность получить грин-карту для инвестора и его семьи через 5 лет после инвестирования от $900.000 в собственный бизнес или проект Регионального центра. Для оформления ЕВ-5 не требуется опыт работы и наличие бизнеса в своей стране.

Если вы открываете собственный бизнес, то получить вид на жительство можно при условии, что средства, которые вы инвестируете, получены законным путем, а в вашей компании будут трудоустроены минимум 10 человек.

Инвестирование в проекты Региональных центров не требует личного и ежедневного участия в управлении бизнесом, обязанность по созданию и содержанию 10 сотрудников также берёт на себя Региональный центр. Возврат инвестиций происходит в среднем через 6 лет после инвестирования в проект. Профессиональную консультацию и юридическое сопровождение на всех этапах подготовки и оформления визы можно получить у специалистов AmLaw Group.

Виза Е-2 — неиммиграционная виза инвестора. Ее могут получить граждане тех стран, у которых имеется с Соединёнными Штатами соглашение по E-2. Сумма инвестиций нигде не прописана, но согласно нашей практике она должна быть не менее $100.000. Инвестировать можно как в новую компанию, так и в уже существующий бизнес. Виза имеет неограниченное количество продлений, единственным требованием для получения которых является то, что компания заявителя должна вести активную коммерческую деятельность и приносить прибыль. Получить Green Card можно будет через переход на визу EB-5.

Виза EB-5

Иммиграционная виза для крупных инвесторов.

Предоставляет право на получение грин-карты США.

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Виза E‑2

Неиммиграционная виза инвестора.

Предоставляет право временного проживания на территории США

Подробнее

Как получить удостоверение постоянного резидента

Существует несколько вариантов, при помощи которых вы можете получить американскую грин-карту:

DV лотерея — ежегодный розыгрыш иммиграционных виз;
иммиграция через семью;
бизнес-иммиграция;
инвестирование;
иммиграция через профессию;
иммиграционные программы для талантливых и одаренных;
брак с гражданином Соединенных Штатов;
политическая иммиграция или статус беженца.

Диверсификационная лотерея (Diversity Immigrant Visa) — розыгрыш, который с 1995 г. ежегодно проводится Государственным департаментом США. Регулярно разыгрывается около 55 тысяч виз. Каждая страна-участник программы получает определенное число виз для розыгрыша. Иммиграционный адвокат поможет правильно оформить заявку на грин-карту и, в случае выигрыша, подготовить пакет необходимых документов.

Политическая иммиграция или статус беженца

Основанием для получения политического убежища или статуса беженца считается прямая угроза для вас и вашей семьи по причинам:

политическим;
религиозным;
расовым;
национальным;
нетрадиционной сексуальной ориентации.

Политическое убежище предоставляется гражданам, которые легально прибыли на территорию США и не позднее 1 года подали прошение в иммиграционную Службу. После того, как вы отправите необходимые документы, доказывающие, что в вашей стране вам угрожает опасность, вы будете находиться в ожидании интервью, на котором будет решаться вопрос вашего дальнейшего пребывания в стране. Срок ожидания данного интервью может быть до 10 лет, что подходит далеко не всем, ведь обычно это означает не только неопределённость будущего (после интервью вам могут отказать в грин-карте), но и необходимость весь этот длительный срок находиться в США безвыездно (выехать вы, конечно, сможете, но нет никакой гарантии, что сможете без проблем вернуться в США).

Чтобы получить статус беженца находясь за пределами Америки, следует обратиться в посольство США. После одобрения вашей заявки вам будет оказана помощь при переезде по программе «Переселение беженцев».

Описанные способы являются самыми распространенными для получения Green Card и гражданства.

Чтобы избежать ошибок в оформлении документов на получение визы любого типа, советуем обратиться к профессионалам, которые помогут правильно собрать и составить необходимые материалы. Адвокаты компании AmLaw Group предлагают полный спектр юридических услуг в иммиграционных вопросах.

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Option 5 – EB1C Visa

You can get a green card to the United States as an entrepreneur or business professional through the EB1C visa, also known as the multinational manager or executive visa. The way EB1C works is very similar to the L1 visa. There must be a foreign company and a U.S. company that have a qualifying relationship. Unlike the L1 visa, however, the EB1C visa requires the U.S. company to have been operational for at least one year.

The EB1C visa allows somebody who has worked for a foreign company for one year within the last three years, full time, as either a manager or an executive, to transfer to the United States to either work as a manager or executive for the related U.S. company.

Option 2 – The L1 Visa

The L1 visa is also a powerful option for entrepreneurs and business professionals to operate a business in the United States. The L1 visa is known as the “intracompany transferee” visa. The way the L1 visa works is that there must be a foreign company (a non-U.S. company) and a U.S. company. The two companies must have a qualifying relationship.

With the L1 visa, the idea is that someone working for a foreign company can transfer to work for a related U.S. company. If there is no U.S. company, then you may potentially set up a newly formed U.S. company that satisfies the L1 visa requirements.

Then, through the L1 visa, the L1 visa beneficiary may transfer from the foreign company to the U.S. company.

This is a wonderful option for entrepreneurs, as the owner of a company can qualify for an L1 visa if the requirements are met.

There are quite a few requirements for the L1 visa. Some of the most important are:

The U.S. company and the foreign company must have some sort of qualifying relationship. Some examples of qualifying relationships include a parent-subsidiary relationship; an affiliate relationship; or a branch office relationship.

The individual being transferred to the U.S. company must have worked in the foreign company for at least one year within the last three years, full time, in continuous employment as either a manager, executive, or specialized knowledge worker.

The individual being transferred to the U.S. company must be coming to the U.S. company to work as either a manager, executive, or specialized knowledge worker.

Option 1 – The E2 Visa

The E2 visa is a tremendous option for business professionals, entrepreneurs, and investors looking to come to the United States. The way the E2 works is that it allows somebody to invest in a U.S. business. You can either start a new business or purchase an existing business. Based on making that investment, if you are approved for an E2 visa, you can live in the United States and can operate your business. Also, the E2 visa allows you to continue to renew your visa without limit, as long as you continue to satisfy the E2 visa requirements.

Moreover, the E2 visa allows the spouse of the E2 visa holder to get their own E2 visa and to apply for work authorization. This means that your spouse can also potentially qualify to work in the United States. Your unmarried children under 21 years old can potentially also qualify for an E2 visa and can attend school in the United States as well.

What are some of the E2 requirements?

First, you would have to make a substantial investment in a U.S. business. You can either start a business or purchase an existing business. Also, you must be from a country that has an E2 treaty with the United States.

If you, however, are not from an E2 treaty country, all hope is not lost. You may be able to obtain citizenship to a country that does have a treaty with the U.S., and then you would be eligible to apply for the E2 visa.

Some other requirements for the E2 visa include:

The business that you’re investing in has to be an active, for-profit business.
You have to deposit the investment funds into the U.S. business’s bank accounts.
You have to put your investment funds “At risk” by spending the money towards your business, which can be on inventory, supplies, anything that is needed for your business. In some cases, you can potentially put your investment funds at risk through the use of an escrow account.

So, how much do you need to invest for an E2 visa?

Well, there is no specific dollar amount listed that must be invested. However, our law firm typically recommends an investment of at least $100,000. That said, investments for less than that can potentially qualify.

Option 4 – The International Entrepreneur Parole Program

This is an option for people who have a startup company in the United States. Through the International Entrepreneur Parole Program, somebody who has a startup company, with ownership in that company, can potentially come to the United States under the Parole authority of the Department of Homeland Security. There are multiple requirements for the International Entrepreneur Parole Program. Here are just a few of the requirements:

The startup company that you have ownership in must be a company that has the potential for rapid growth and job creation.
The company must have been set up within the last five years.
You must show that you have at least 10% ownership of the company

Иммиграция через профессию

Существует возможность стать резидентом США благодаря профессиональным навыкам.

ЕВ-2 / ЕВ-3

Виза специалиста.

Предоставляет право на получение грин-карты США.

Подробнее

Если у вас высшее образование и вы работали по специальности, если вы нашли компанию в США, которая готова вас нанять и спонсировать на получение визы, то вы можете оформить визу специалиста ЕВ-2 / ЕВ-3, дающую право на получение грин-карты.

Виза Н-1В

Неиммиграционная виза специалиста.

Этот тип визы выдается на 3 года с возможностью продления на тот же срок.

Либо американская компания, которая приглашает вас на работу, может оформить для вас как для специалиста неиммиграционную визу Н-1В. Этот тип визы выдается на 3 года с возможностью продления на тот же срок. На время вашей работы в США по данной визе ваша семья имеет право проживать с вами.

Иммиграционные программы для талантливых людей

Люди с особыми талантами и достижениями в различных областях науки, культуры, спорта, бизнеса, искусства могут иммигрировать в США на основании этих достижений. Для них созданы специальные программы. Это визы ЕВ-1а и О-1.

ЕВ-1А

Виза специалиста для людей с выдающимися способностями

Предоставляет право на получение грин-карты США.

Подробнее

ЕВ-1А — категория, предоставляющая грин-карту, которую получают люди, документально доказавшие свои выдающиеся способности в той или иной сфере деятельности (например, в спорте — победители или лауреаты международных соревнований, в науке — ученые с признанием в научном сообществе и рядом открытий). Кроме доказательств достижений, вам придется предоставить подтверждение намерений продолжать профессиональную деятельность, проживая на территории Соединенных Штатов. Получив одобрение по визе ЕВ-1а (что возможно в ускоренном режиме за 15 дней), вы сразу получаете грин-карту.

Виза О-1

Неиммиграционная виза для людей с выдающимися способностями.

Виза выдаётся на ограниченный срок с возможностью продления.

Подробнее

Виза О-1 является неиммиграционной, и получить ее могут одаренные люди, доказавшие свои достижения. Виза выдаётся на ограниченный срок, необходимый для реализации определенного проекта (до 3 лет). Для О-1 требуется предложение о работе от американского работодателя. Срок действия визы можно продлевать неограниченное количество раз.

Иммиграция через работу и бизнес

Через все рабочие и бизнес визы вы получаете SSN (см выше в статье), что значительно облегчает вам жизнь в штатах.

Есть временные рабочие визы, они непостоянны и ограничены по времени: J1 (3-6 мес), H1B (контакт не более 3 лет, но можно продлить еще на 3 года).

Визы для спортсменов и артистов P1, P2, P3. Религиозная виза O1. Бизнес визы (L1, O1, E2) и инвесторская виза E2 (недоступна для РФ и Беларуси).

Иммиграция через стажировку

Все стажировки оформляются через визу J1. Например, программы культурного обмена. Эту визу оформляет работодатель за вас. Виза J1 выдается на 3-6 месяцев. И после нее работодатель уже может подать на рабочую визу H1B. Это самый популярный тип рабочей визы, но у нее есть ряд особенностей, о которых мало кто знает:

на визу H1B невозможно подать самому, декларацию подает только работодатель;
за год выдается только 65.000 таких виз. Розыгрыш (случайная лотерея) виз происходит 1 апреля каждый год. Большая часть виз достается крупным компаниям;
первые 20.000 виз приоритетны. Чтобы попасть в список кандидатов, нужно иметь магистерскую степень в ВУЗе США;
на визу сложно подаваться: работодатель платит кучу денег; в кейсе он доказывает, что среди американцев нет нужного специалиста.

Виза в США J1

Иммиграция через работу

Все рабочие визы попадают в одну из четырех категорий грин карт, которые можно получить через работу. Все эти грин карты носят название EB (визы EB1, EB2, EB3, EB4).

Никакая рабочая виза напрямую не ведет к green card. Т.е. вам в любом случае придется делать кейс на рабочую визу отдельно, а потом делать кейс на грин карту отдельно.

Члены семьи работника иммигранта (супруга, дети до 21 года) по рабочей визе H1B могут получить похожую визу и разрешение на работу, но они будут привязаны к визе основного работника. Т.е. если виза H1B заканчивается, то и пропадают все рабочие визы у вашей семьи, потому что они от вас зависят.

Итоги: рабочую визу H1B реально очень сложно получить. Если вы не программист, не ученый, лучше даже не пытаться. Такую визу чаще получают те, кто работает в крупных технологичных компаниях и научно-исследовательских институтах.

Визы для спортсменов и артистов (P1, P2, P3)

Виза в США для артистов и спортсменов

Виза P1 – это виза для спортсменов. Либо для команды, либо для профессионального спортсмена. В этом случае для получения визы нужно иметь контракт с какой-то американской спортивной ассоциацией. Плюс профессиональный опыт в том виде спорта, которым вы занимаетесь.

Виза дается на срок до 5 лет (в баскетболе до 1 года). Потом нужно делать грин карту или менять контракт/работодателя.

Есть еще подкатегория виз P1B – это для членов развлекательного коллектива, цирков, шоу. Выдается на 1 год.

Виза P2 – для артиста, развлекательной группы, которая участвует в программе обмена.

Виза P3 – для артистов развлекательной группы, но которые участвуют в эксклюзивных программах обмена. Например, малая народность (якуты, чукчи).

Религиозная виза (R1)

Виза R1. Вы должны быть религиозным служащим, и вас должен пригласить институт вашей веры (который находится в США). Данную визу потом легко переоформить в грин карту EB4. Green Card EB4 – это грин карта для особых категорий иммигрантов.

Здесь вам нужно доказать, что вы давно являетесь религиозным служителем, рассказать о своей “карьере”, показать рекомендательные письма и приглашение принимающей стороны в штатах.

Бизнес визы (L1, O1, E2)

Бизнес виза в США

Виза L1, когда вы открываете филиал своей компании в США. Виза делается либо на руководителей, либо на ключевых сотрудников. Кейс на эту визу состоит из двух частей:

Работающий минимум 3 года бизнес в родной стране. Причем нужно это доказать: рассказать историю компании, информация о сотрудниках, чем занимается, организационная структура.
Если оформляется виза для руководителя (тип L1A), нужно доказать, что у вас есть все навыки, чтобы развить новый филиал в Америке. Если виза оформляется на сотрудника (тип L1B), тоже нужно доказать, почему эти сотрудники вам нужны, чтобы развивать американский филиал.

Виза L1 подается от лица американской компании. Т.е. вы можете приехать в США по туристической визе и открыть здесь компанию либо из своей страны через интернет. Обязательный критерий, чтобы минимум 50% компании принадлежало российской компании, иначе это не будет выглядеть как филиал. И потом уже от лица свежеоткрытой американской компании подаете кейс на визу L1.

Компания, которую вы открываете в штатах, должна вести реальную деятельность. Желательно в той же сфере деятельности, что и российская компания.

Виза L1 выдается максимум на 7 лет. В первый раз от 1 до 3 лет. Ее можно продлевать, но не больше 7 лет. Если вы получаете визу L1, то ваша семья (жена и дети до 21 года) тоже получает разрешение на работу. Пока действует главная виза L1, все члены семьи могут спокойно жить и работать в США где угодно, вы же привязаны к конкретной фирме, которую открывали под визу.

Виза O1 – для людей, у которых есть достижения в своей сфере деятельности. Т.е. неважно, чем вы занимаетесь, вам нужно собрать доказательства, что вы обладаете большими достижениями. И есть несколько критериев, которым нужно соответствовать (два или три из семи):

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Вы выступаете на профессиональных мероприятиях в качестве члена жюри или в роли приглашенного эксперта.
Зарплаты выше среднего по рынку.
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Вы должны играть критическую роль в организации и работе проекта. Т.е. без вас ничего не получится.
Получение национальных или международных наград.

На визу O1 подает обязательно американская компания. Здесь та же история, что и с визой L1. Приезжаете в США, открываете компанию и уже от ее лица подаетесь на визу.

Виза O1 выдается на срок 1-3 года с правом продления на 1 год. Семья тоже может переехать по этой визе, но она не может работать. Но позже через визу O1 легко получить Green Card EB1.

Виза E2 – это инвесторская виза, но нет четких ограничений, сколько денег нужно вложить, главное, чтобы их хватило на развитие компании. Вы можете на $100.000 купить действующий бизнес или вложить деньги в американскую компанию (должны владеть минимум 50% компании). Среди стран СНГ только граждане РФ и Беларуси не могут претендовать на эту визу. При этом важно показать легальное происхождение инвестируемых средств.

Виза E2 дается на 2 года с правом продления бесконечное число раз. Семья может переехать по этой визе и получить разрешение на работу в США где угодно, а вы будете привязаны к конкретной компании, куда инвестировали деньги.

Огромное преимуществе визы E2, что вы можете купить работающую компанию, которая уже приносит деньги, работать и развивать ее дальше. И буквально через пару лет податься на Green Card и перевести свою семью в штаты. И все члены вашей семьи получат право на работу на территории США.

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