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Typically, when people want to live and work in the U.S., they think of family immigration visas. However, there are other ways you can obtain entry into the U.S. One such method is through employment and investment immigration visas. Needless to say, some specific laws and requirements must be followed for this visa to be granted.
The business and investor immigration visa programs cover various circumstances, which means choosing the right option determines whether your visa application will be successful. Understanding the different requirements is crucial, which is why having an employment lawyer or an investor immigration attorney is crucial for your application.
Driggs Immigration Law experienced in employment and investment-based immigration, and we can help you make your dream of living and working in the United States a reality. We have over 29 years of experience, and we pour our knowledge and experience into every case we handle. We are ready to guide you and support you in building your future and being a part of the American dream.
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Types Of Employment & Investment Visas
If you’re looking to work or invest in the U.S., you have several routes you can use, the most common of which are investment-based and employment-based visas. These are divided into subcategories, each with specific requirements, application procedures and benefits as highlighted below:
Investor Visas: Investor visas allow foreign nationals to obtain residency in the U.S. in exchange for an investment. There are two types of investor visas you can consider in Houston,
1. E-2 Treaty Investor Visa: This is a non-immigrant business visa that can be issued to countries with trade agreements with the U.S. E-2 Treaty investor visas allow citizens of U.S. treaty countries to reside temporarily in the U.S., establish a business, and run a business. There is no specified investment amount for the E-2 visa, but most investments range from $100,000 to $300,000.
2. EB-5 Immigrant Investor Visa: The EB-5 visa is an investor visa that is extended to investors who invest at least $1,050,000 in the economy or $800,000 if the investment is within a targeted employment area.
- Another requirement for this visa is that the investment must create at least 10 full-time jobs for qualified U.S. workers.
U.S Employment-Based Visa: You can also get an employment-based visa to live and work in the U.S.. However, before applying for the visa, your employer must file a permanent labor certification with the Department of Labor to prove that they cannot find an American worker with the right skills to fit that role.
1. Employment-Based First Preference (EB-1) Visa: This visa application is for individuals at the highest levels of their careers. It is available in three categories which are the EB-1AA for extraordinary ability, AB-1B for researchers and Academics, and EB-1C for multinational managers and executives.
2. Employment-Based Second Preference (EB-2) Visas: EB-2 visas can be issued to foreign nationals who are professionals with an advanced degree (masters or PhD) or persons with exceptional ability in various fields. This type of visa requires employer sponsorship, but applicants can also apply for an exemption through a National Interest Waiver.
3. Employment-Based Third Preference (EB-3): The EB-3 visa is available for workers with specific skills. It’s also required that the workers applying for this visa have at least two years of experience. You can also apply for the EB-3 visa if you’re a professional with a bachelor’s degree from a U.S. college or University. For unskilled workers employed in permanent jobs requirements include at least two years of training and experience to obtain an EB-3 visa.
H-1B Specialty Worker Visa: H-1B visas only grant temporary residence to foreign workers who have specialized skills or knowledge. Your employer must file the petition on your behalf, which then goes through a lottery with hundreds of thousands of others. Only the winners of the lottery are considered for this visa.
The success of your visa petition relies on your working with a qualified business immigration lawyer who understands the laws and requirements and can guide you smoothly through the process.
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Driggs Immigration Law: Making Your Dream Of Working And Running A Business In Houston, TX, A Reality
Struggling with your employment or investor visa petition? Don’t struggle alone, our experience and knowledge can make a lot of difference.
Investor and employment visas can be some of the most challenging for our clients in Houston, TX, to understand and obtain. At Driggs Immigration Law, we have dedicated close to three decades to helping people start a life in the United States.
Our understanding of immigration law and past experiences have seen us attain a success rate of up to 95%, giving our clients excellent chances of getting their petitions approved. If you’re looking to come and work in the U.S. or start a business, call us at (855) 620-5511 to speak to an employment-based immigration attorney and for your investor immigration needs.
