What we handle
Each page explains the process, the forms and what to bring.
How EB-5 works
EB-5 gives a green card to an investor who puts lawfully obtained capital into a U.S. business that creates at least 10 full-time jobs.
Regional center or direct investment
EB-5 capital can go through a regional center or directly into a business the investor helps run.
Source of funds
An investor must show that the capital came from a lawful source and trace its path to the investment.
Removing conditions on residence
Green cards based on a recent marriage or an EB-5 investment are conditional for two years.
E-2 treaty investor visas
The E-2 visa lets a national of a treaty country live in the United States to develop and direct a business they have invested in.
The EB-5 timeline
An EB-5 case runs in stages over several years: the investment, the petition, the conditional green card and the permanent one.
For developers raising EB-5 capital
Developers and regional centers that raise EB-5 capital must meet the requirements USCIS sets for designation, projects and ongoing compliance.
Franchise investments and immigration
Buying a franchise is a common basis for an E-2 visa, and sometimes for an EB-5 direct investment.
Who this is for
Investors who want to live in the United States, and the families who will come with them. Most clients are abroad when we first speak.
We also represent developers and regional centers that raise EB-5 capital, and franchise buyers using the E-2 visa.
We do not sell projects or take referral fees from them. Our advice on a project is the investor’s to rely on.
How we work
Investor matters run longer than most, so we plan the whole sequence at the start.
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Compare the paths
EB-5 leads to a green card. E-2 is a renewable visa for nationals of treaty countries. We compare them against your nationality, your funds and your plans.
Who: the investor and the attorney
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Document the money
Before any investment is made, we trace the funds from where they were earned to where they will be invested. This is where most investor cases are won or lost.
Who: the investor, the firm and the investor’s accountant
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Review the investment
We read the project or business documents for what immigration law requires of them. Financial and securities review stays with the advisors who do that work.
Who: the firm
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File and follow through
We file the petition or visa application, answer any requests for evidence and plan the next filing, through removal of conditions or renewal.
Who: the firm
Common questions
How much do I need to invest?
For EB-5, at least the current amount, which USCIS publishes, with a lower amount for some locations and project types. E-2 has no fixed minimum: the investment must be substantial for the business.
Can my family come with me?
Yes. A spouse and unmarried children under 21 can be included in an EB-5 case, and can accompany an E-2 investor.
Do you recommend projects?
No. We review projects you are considering for their immigration requirements. We do not market projects or accept payments from them.