Two members of the U.S. House of Representatives are proposing the creation of a new endorse– it would be the “EB-6” visa – for international investors who can obtain “significant” venture capital funding for a business or otherwise establish a business that creates jobs.
The legislation is being sponsored Representative Zoe Lofgren of California, who represents Silicon Valley, and Representative Luis Gutierrez of Illinois, a leading advocate of immigration reform. Any business venture linked to an EB-6 visa would have to meet a number of requirements.
While another immigration option is always welcome and needed, international investors should speak with our experienced Las Vegas E-1 E-2 investor attorneys about the options that are currently available. The current visa options available to international investors include:
- The EB-5 visa: The EB-5 endorse currently requires a minimum investment of $500,000 into a U.S. business and the creation of at least ten jobs. Investors receive a green card if the jobs are created and all other requirements are met.
- The E-2 visa: The E-2 visa program requires a “significant” investment in an active U.S. business. It does not currently offer the investor a green card, although a proposal to link the E-2 visa to lawful permanent residency is being considered by Congress.
- The EB-1(c) visa: Although it is an employment-based visa, so an applicant must be sponsored by a qualifying employer, another possible alternative for international investors is the EB-1(c) visa.
The U.S. economy is once again growing, and great investment opportunities can be found in every part of the country. You can make the call from anywhere in the world and arrange now to speak with a knowledgeable U.S. immigration attorney. If you have ever considered investing in the United States, this is the right time.
Discuss your goals as soon as possible with an experienced Las Vegas E-1 E-2 investor attorney who can provide the sound legal advice you need and help you obtain the endorse that’s right for you.
