Practice area
Investor & Entrepreneur Immigration
E-2 treaty investors, EB-5 permanent residence and founder pathways for people building businesses in the United States.
Our approach
Investor petitions fail on documentation far more often than on the merits of the business. Source of funds, lawful path of every transfer, and a business plan that meets the regulatory criteria rather than an investor pitch: these are the elements that decide the case.
We work alongside your accountants and corporate counsel so the entity structure supports the immigration strategy from the start, instead of requiring expensive restructuring at filing time.
Questions we are asked
How much do I need to invest for an E-2 visa?
There is no statutory minimum. The investment must be substantial relative to the business and enough to make it operational, which in practice often means a six-figure commitment, but a well-documented smaller investment in a low-cost enterprise can qualify.
Is the E-2 a path to a green card?
Not directly; it is a non-immigrant status renewable indefinitely while the business qualifies. Many E-2 holders transition to EB-5, EB-1A or an employment-based category, and it is worth planning that route early.
Can I use gifted or borrowed funds for EB-5?
Yes, if lawful source is fully documented through every step. Gifts and secured loans are both acceptable in principle; unexplained cash and undocumented transfers are what sink petitions.
Related
Other practice areas
Employment-Based Immigration
Work visas, labor certification and employment green cards for engineers, physicians, researchers and the companies that hire them.
Family-Based Immigration
Reuniting spouses, children, parents and siblings through petitions, adjustment of status and consular processing.
Humanitarian Relief
Asylum, refugee status and protection for survivors of persecution, violence and trafficking.
Free consultation
Tell us what you are facing.
We will tell you where you stand: which categories you qualify for, the realistic timeline, and what it costs, before you commit to anything. Consultations are confidential and available in English, French, Hindi, Urdu and Creole.
Urgent matter? A detention, a hearing date, an expiring status? Call rather than write.