U.S. Investment Immigration Lawyers in Ohio
Foreign nationals considering an investment in U.S. business that benefits America's economy need a law firm experienced in working with EB-5 green card requirements for permanent residency, or other visa requirements. At Harrison Alo, Attorneys at Law, in Columbus, Ohio, we provide local, national and international clients with legal advice and representation tailored to meet their specific immigration needs.
Contact us today for experienced legal assistance that can help you achieve your and immigration and investment objectives.
Requirements for Investment-Based Immigration
Immigration through investment is different than obtaining a visa to work in the U.S. Based on the following basic criteria, our investment immigration attorneys can help you acquire EB-5 status as a lawful permanent resident:
- Investment of One Million Dollars in Assets - qualifying investments must use personally-owned assets legally obtained or those secured by personal assets, and may be comprised of cash, product inventory, related equipment and other qualifying property or convertible monetary equivalents. There is also a half million dollar option in a targeted employment area.
- Creation of a Commercial, For-Profit Enterprise - businesses that qualify include sole proprietorships, partnerships, corporations, joint ventures, commercial subsidiaries, holding companies and others
- Managed by the Investor - engaged in daily management of the business through personal control or via partnership, or appointment as a corporate officer or director
- Creation of at Least 10 Full-Time Jobs for U.S. Employees - investors, their immediate relatives and foreign-born workers with a nonimmigrant status are exempt
Rather than the start a business, you can also purchase an existing commercial enterprise. However, the investment must increase net worth or employment of qualifying U.S. workers by a significant percentage, or save jobs at a failing business in operation for two or more years that has lost sizable percentage of its net worth. Certain location criteria and options for multiple investors also apply. We are fully prepared to assist with all of your investment immigration concerns.
Contact Us for Experienced Immigration Assistance
Our commitment to your investment immigration success, and any related employment-based immigration needs, begins with your initial consultation. Call, fax or e-mail the business immigration lawyers of Harrison Alo and take advantage of our experience, energy, willingness to listen, and talent for finding creative solutions.
