How to Get Investor Visa

Since November 8, the United States has opened its doors to fully vaccinated tourists. The reopening of borders comes after 20 months of closure, since the Trump administration. The measure was imposed by the former Republican president due to the coronavirus pandemic. And many people want not only to spend a few days in the country, but to settle down in search of better quality of life, job opportunities, formal education and security.

For those interested in moving for an extended period, there are some visa options that allow you to legally live in the US, but they are for those looking to invest in that country. There are more limited or more flexible options. Specialist in international investments, explains about the 3 main options for applying for a US visa. “For those who want to move indefinitely or permanently, the help of an immigration lawyer is necessary to study the best way to do the process.”

E2: entrepreneur visa:

This modality is intended for those who have dual citizenship. However, the territory of second origin must be on the list of countries that sign the Treaty of Commerce and Navigation with the United States, which is not the case with Brazil or Portugal, for example.

The E2 visa allows you to undertake in the USA through your own business or franchise, but it does not allow you to work in another company, only where you have your investments. The visa allows the stay as long as the owner follows the Business Plan presented for immigration, such as job creation, income and tax payment.

The E2 does not offer the same benefit as a resident. Does not allow formal work of family members, even if the visa can cover the whole family. Beneficiary children, when they turn 18 in the country, need to renew their visa, otherwise they need to leave the territory.

The cost for the E2 Visa acquisition process is approximately US$150,000, approximately R$823,500.00. “I believe that it is difficult to build a viable and, economically speaking, interesting business”.. For More about Visa Click Here

EB-5: high-income investor visa:

This type was created to attract investors with high financial potential to inject capital into the US economy and is linked to specific real estate projects, exclusively from Regional Centers — companies behind developers and builders responsible for creating real estate projects, making quotas available to investors. These companies lead the process of construction and implementation of the venture, while investors only enter with a financial quota. This quota does not make the investor a partner and does not offer any type of return guarantee.

The EB-5 can be a good option for families with capital, but who do not have an academic qualification for other types of visas. The investor does not have to worry about running a business, as all family members acquire the Green Card. However, it is important to remember that the enterprise in question must be approved by immigration. Final approval can take 5 years, with an initial return on investment of up to 6 years. Other costs are the immigration attorney, about $35,000, and the Regional Center administration fee, which ranges from $40,000 to $65,000.