Immigration Law Facts

B1/B2 VISITOR/VISA WAIVER
The Visitor Visa Is The Visa Most Used And Most Misunderstood.

B1 VISAS- Allow You To Look Into Business Opportunities, To Set Up A Business, But Not To Work. Documentation Is Necessary.

B2 VISAS are for Tourists to Visit.

Visa Waiver
No Need To Obtain A Visa. Purpose Of Your Stay May Be Pleasure Or Business. There Are Strict Limitations On This Form Of Entry. (Up To 90 Days Time Limit Allowed). You Waive All Your Rights To Legal Representation. If You Plan To Go To School, Work, Or Get Married, Apply For The Appropriate Visa.

H1B Temporary Work Visas

H1B VISAS- Professionals With A Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent and a Job Offer Related to The Degree May Be Eligible.

These Visas Take Only A Few Weeks To Be Issued, And May Be Extended For Up To Six Years.
Investor/business visas nonimmigrant, temporary VISAS

E2 VISAS issued to applicants who are from a qualifying country. The purpose of the visa is to conduct substantial trade between the home country and the U. S.

E2 VISAS- Business Investors Who Are Owners, Or Employees May Qualify.
The Requirements Of The E2 Visa Are To:
Start Or Buy A Business Invest A Reasonable Amount Of Money
Intend To Manage The Business
Intend To Hire Employees

E VISAS- Renewable Indefinitely, As Long As The Business Is Active. The E Visa Holder, Spouse And Children May Live In the U. S., Attend School, and Travel. The Spouse Of The E2 Investor May Request Employment Authorization.

EB5 GREEN CARD-Investors Who Invest At Least One Million Dollars In Capital In A New Commercial Enterprise In The U.S., ($500,000 In Targeted Rural Or High Unemployment Areas). Employ At Least Ten U.S. Workers Over A Two year Period, May Qualify For A Green Card.

L1 Intra-Company
Transferee Visa, the L1 VISA allows people who are managers or executives in a corporation in their home country, to be transferred to an affiliate company in the U. S. to assume the duties of an executive and manager. The spouse of the L1 VISA holder may request employment authorization.
The Business In The U. S. May Be A New Or Existing Business
No Specific Dollar Investment Must Be Met
There Must Exist Commonality Of Control With The Business Outside Of The U.S.
May Engage In Any Type Of Business Related Or Unrelated To The Business Outside U.S.
Must Have A Business Plan Showing Current Or Projected Profitability

L1 To Permanent Status (Green Card)
Requirements:
The Business In The U. S. Has Been In Existence One Year,
Is Active, Profitable And Has Employees.
The Business In The Foreign Country Is Active, Profitable And Has Employees.
Permanent Visa Benefits (Green Card) Are Available To

L1 Visas Holders, Their Spouse, And Children Under 21 Years Old.
Family/Employment (Permanent Visas) U.S. Citizens May Petition For Their Spouse, Married Or Single Children (Any Age), Parents, Brothers, Sisters And Fiancé.
Permanent Residents (Green Card Holders) May File For Spouses And Unmarried Children (Any Age).

There Is A Waiting Period For Visas In This Category.

Employment The Process Is Based On Job Skills Which You May Have Obtained Through Work Or Training In Any Country, And A Job Offer In The U.S. Based On Your Work Experience Acquired At
Any Time In Any Country.

The Application Is Filed Through The U.S. Department Of Labor For Certification.

A Petition Is Then Filed With The Immigration And Naturalization Service.

Qualified Applicants, Their Spouses And Minor Children Are Eligible For Permanent Visas With Certification From The Department Of Labor.

Presently, There Is No Waiting Time For Visa Availability For Most Countries.

Visa Interviews May Take Place In Your Home Country Or In The U.S., Depending On Your Immigration Status At The Time Your Interview Is Scheduled.

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