1. EB-5 Investor Program: The EB-5 program is a popular option for foreign investors who want to obtain permanent residency in the US by investing in a new commercial enterprise that creates jobs for US workers. To qualify, the investor must invest a minimum of $1.8 million in a targeted employment area (TEA) or $900,000 in a rural area or an area of high unemployment.
2. E-2 Treaty Investor Visa: The E-2 visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows investors from certain countries to come to the US to develop and direct the operations of a business in which they have invested. To qualify, the investor must be a citizen of a treaty country and must have invested a substantial amount of capital in the business.
3. L-1 Intracompany Transfer Visa: The L-1 visa allows multinational companies to transfer their employees to the US to work at a US branch, subsidiary, or affiliate. To qualify, the employee must have worked for the company for at least one year and must have specialized knowledge or be in an executive or managerial position.
4. H-1B Specialty Occupation Visa: The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows US employers to hire foreign workers in specialty occupations that require a bachelor’s degree or higher. To qualify, the employer must sponsor the employee, and the employee must have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
5. O-1 Visa for Extraordinary Ability: The O-1 visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows individuals with extraordinary ability in the arts, sciences, business, education, or athletics to work in the US. To qualify, the individual must demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim and recognition for their achievements.
It’s important to note that each business immigration program has specific eligibility requirements, application processes, and timelines. Prospective business immigrants should carefully review the program criteria and seek professional guidance to determine the best path for their circumstances.
