Immigration Law for Employees and Investors – Basic Info

Employment-Based Immigration

Individuals arriving to the United States are typically granted residency if they are creating a business, or if an employer is sponsoring their transition. Immigrants have access to two means of residency: Immigrant visas (green cards) and non-immigrant visas (work visas). Non-immigrant visas allow employees legal residency for a limited amount of time, and are easier to obtain. Immigrant visas allow individuals permanent residency, and set an employee on a path to citizenship. Compared to nonimmigrant visas, immigrant visas take longer to obtain and are more difficult to acquire.

Immigrant Visas (Green Cards)

EB-5 Visa

The EB-5 visa program allows investors and entrepreneurs to obtain United States residency for themselves, their spouse, and all unmarried children under 21. 

EB-1 Visa

The EB-1 visa is available for individuals deemed to have extraordinary ability, or who are renowned as professors, researchers, or who are considered multinational executives or managers.

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