The E-1 visa is available to nationals of countries that maintain a treaty of commerce and navigation with the United States who are engaged in substantial trade between the United States and their home country. Trade under the E-1 category includes the exchange of goods, services, banking, insurance, transportation, technology transfer, and certain other qualifying activities. To qualify, the trade must be substantial in volume and continuous, and more than 50 percent of the applicant's total international trade must be between the United States and the treaty country.

The E-1 is particularly well suited for business owners and entrepreneurs whose operations involve a significant flow of goods or services between the U.S. and their home country, including import/export businesses, international logistics companies, consulting firms with cross-border clients, and technology or service companies with substantial bilateral contracts.

The EB-5 program provides a pathway to permanent residence for investors who make a qualifying investment in a new commercial enterprise that creates at least 10 full-time jobs for U.S. workers. Unlike the E-1 and E-2, which are nonimmigrant visas that require ongoing renewal, the EB-5 leads directly to a green card for the investor and their immediate family members. The standard investment amount is $1,050,000, or $800,000 if the investment is made in a Targeted Employment Area. Investors may invest directly in their own enterprise or through a USCIS-designated Regional Center.

We work closely with investors, traders, their business advisors, and financial professionals to build a complete and persuasive case. Our services include evaluating which visa category is the best fit for your situation, reviewing and strengthening your business plan or trade documentation, preparing the visa petition with thorough evidence of your investment, trade activity, and economic impact, and advising on compliance requirements to maintain your status over time.