Immigration

Investor Visas and Immigration Status: Purchase a business through AYZ Realtors and apply for an immigration visa to live in the United States.

If you are a citizen of a different country and are interested in doing business or investing in the United States, there are several visa options available. One of the most relevant is the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Visa, which allows foreign citizens who meet certain requirements and make significant investments in the U.S. to obtain a green card. Annually, up to 10,000 EB-5 visas are authorized for entrepreneurs who qualify for this category. Other common visas for investment activities are the E-1 Treaty Trader Visa and the E-2 Investor Visa.

EB-5 Visas:
Suitable for entrepreneurs who make a commercial investment for profit in the U.S., the EB-5 Visa requires the creation or preservation of 10 full-time permanent jobs for U.S. workers (excluding the entrepreneur, their spouse, and children) within two years of the investor’s entry as a conditional permanent resident. To qualify, you must invest $1,000,000 or $500,000 in a Targeted Employment Area (TEA).

With the investment, USCIS may grant conditional permanent residence. If your application is approved, you and your dependents will receive conditional residence for two years. You must present documentary evidence that you have made the required investment and have (1) maintained 10 jobs, (2) generated 10 new jobs, or (3) will create 10 jobs within a reasonable time frame.

E-1 and E-2 Visas:
Citizens of countries with trade treaties with the U.S. planning to invest in businesses in Florida or any other state may be eligible for E-1 or E-2 visas. Eligible types of trade include international banking, tourism, transportation, communications, and insurance. Your family (spouse and unmarried children under 21 years of age) may also accompany you on these visas.

To qualify for an E-1 or E-2 visa, you must enter the U.S. with the intention of (1) engaging in substantial trade, primarily between the U.S. and the treaty country, or (2) directing the operations of an enterprise in which you have invested a significant amount of capital.

E-1 Trader Visa
To acquire an E-1 Trader Visa, you must be a citizen of a treaty country and a key employee in a trading company, with at least 50% of the trading company owned by nationals of treaty countries. The trade must be substantial and represent the majority of the international trade of the company.


With the E-1 visa, you can stay in the U.S. for up to two years and request extensions of two additional years.

E-2 Investor Visa
The E-2 visa is designed for foreign investors. The investment must be substantial and in a bona fide business with the intention of making a profit.

The E-2 Investor Visa allows you to enter and work in the U.S. if: (1) you have invested in a legitimate U.S. business; (2) own less than 50% or have operational control of the business; and (3) enter the country solely to develop and direct the investment. This visa can be renewed indefinitely every two years.

In new businesses, the investment must be large enough to ensure the viability of the business. While $200,000 may be substantial in some cases, it may not be sufficient in others, such as in the construction and development of a shopping center.”

Disclaimer: “This information is provided for educational purposes only and should not be interpreted as legal advice. Immigration laws are complex and subject to frequent changes. To receive advice on your particular situation, we strongly recommend consulting with a qualified immigration attorney. Our company is not responsible for actions taken based on this information without proper professional legal advice.”

 

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