Employment Based Immigration

 

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B-1 Visa

 To be eligible for a B-1 visa you must meet certain requirements:

  • Your intention and purpose while staying in the United States is solely of a business nature.
  • You plan to only stay for a limited amount of time, no longer than 6 months.
  •  You must pay all the expenses for your trip into the United States, including travel and lodging.
  • You must not be seeking a way to stay in the United States for longer than your visa is valid.
  • You must have nothing against you to make you barred from entry into the United States.

For each of these requirements you must be able to show proof. Proof can come in the form of documentation such as demonstrating you have tickets for return travel to your place of origin. You must provide proof of enough cash, bank accounts, or some other way to pay for your expenses while in the U.S. You must show that you have social or economic connections back in your home country to prove you do not plan to stay in the U.S. past your allotted visa time. If you are having trouble attaining a B-1 visa or cannot show proof of any piece of criterion, please contact us and we will help you. With our aggressive approach, the Alliant Law Chicago is committed to providing the best possible scenario for you.

E-2 Visas

“What is the E-2 visa?”

An E-2 visa is a treaty investor visa. If you are looking to invest a significant amount of capital into a United States based business, this is the visa you will need. Your country must also reside on the approved list of countries that the United States has a treaty with regarding commerce and navigation. You may apply for one if you are currently in the United States under valid non-immigrant status or if you are outside of the U.S. However, if you are outside of the U.S., this visa does not allow your family to come with you. If you need assistance in obtaining an E-2 visa, our Chicago immigration lawyer serving throughout Illinois is more than capable to help you.

Eligibility for an E-2 Visa

There are a few requirements you will need to meet prior to being provided with an E-2 visa:

  • You must be from a country that is currently in a treaty with the United States for commerce
  • You must be investing in a genuine business and are present in the United States solely for this reason,
  • The amount of money being invested must be substantial. This means that the amount should give you at least 50% ownership in the business or that you have some level of operational control in the company

To prove that you possess these requirements, you must have access to the needed documentation. To prove the business is genuine, be prepared to show documentation of tax returns, financial statements, or the like. You must also show evidence for the legitimacy of the money you are investing into the company to ensure that it does not come from fraudulent or illegal sources. If you seem to be struggling with any part of the process, you should contact Alliant Law Chicago for a free consultation and let our experience and reliable guidance help you acquire your visay to conducting business in the United States.

 EB-5 Visas

The EB-5 visa was created to help boost the American economy through the capital of foreign investors, as well as allow for foreign investors to build successful businesses in the U.S. The program is designed for those who can invest an extremely large amount of capital into an American commercial business. It also allows for the spouse and any children under 21 to come to the U.S. with the visa holder. The EB-5 visa allows makes holders eligible for a green card, which is why it is known as a gateway to permanent residence for large-scale entrepreneurs. If you need assistance applying for a visa, contact our experienced Chicago immigration attorney at Alliant Law.

Eligibility for an EB-5 Visa

You must meet the following criteria in order to apply for a EB-5 visa:

  • Invest a minimum of $1 million into a commercial business in the United States
  • Invest a minimum of $500,000 into a location that is qualified as high-unemployment or a rural area
  • You must create / preserve a minimum of 10 jobs for certified American workers in the first 2 years

The commercial business you have chosen to invest into must be for-profit

You will be required to prove that you qualify under these terms. Be prepared to show documentation that the business you have chosen to invest in is legitimate (such as through tax returns), for-profit, and will create or preserve 10 jobs as mentioned above. You must also provide evidence that the money being invested has not been involved in any crime or fraudulent source, making it illegal in any way.

If you are confused about the process involved in obtaining employment visas or have had trouble obtaining an EB-5 visa in the past, now is the time to contact the knowledgeable immigration lawyer at our Chicago firm. We can help you pursue the results you are looking for in a timely manner. Please call us at (708) 366-9900 for a free consultation.