How can I start a business in the U.S. as soon as possible? - EB5Investors.com

How can I start a business in the U.S. as soon as possible?

I”m a businessman from Sri Lanka, and I have investors in Los Angeles and we want to start a business based in LA. Can I move to California with a B-1 visa and start a business or what visa type can I apply for to move to the U.S. as fast as possible?

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Ying Lu

Ying Lu

Immigration Attorneys
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Your available options are E-2, L-1 and EB-5 visas. The EB-5 may not be the best choice because of its lengthy process. Each visa has its own requirements. You should consult an experienced attorney about the best option.

Lynne Feldman

Lynne Feldman

Immigration Attorneys
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You may want to do an E-2 to get things going and then decide later if you want to convert to a green card through EB-5.

Bernard P Wolfsdorf

Bernard P Wolfsdorf

Immigration Attorneys
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You can set up a company on a B-1, but you cannot work on a B-1, so you should apply for an E-2 as soon as possible, and make sure that you factor in the possibility of an EB-5, if it meets the EB-5 job and investment threshold.

Salvatore Picataggio

Salvatore Picataggio

Immigration Attorneys
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A visitor visa would permit business start-up activities, but you cannot work for that business without proper status. An E-2 visa embassy visa processing backlog/being open at all because global pandemic notwithstanding would be one of the fastest ways to get working in the U.S.

H Glenn Fogle Jr

H Glenn Fogle Jr

Immigration Attorneys
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You can come to the U.S. on a B-1/B-2 visa and start a business if you can get a visa or already have a visa. Also, if you have investors in California, they can start the business for you and, as long as you own half of the business, you can get an E-2 visa to come here and run the business.

Mark AM Catam, Esq

Mark AM Catam, Esq

Immigration Attorneys
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The E-2 visa might be the quickest solution. Reach out to an expert investor visa immigration attorney.

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