Different options related to Investment Visa for USA

Many Indian investors, businessmen or entrepreneurs are looking to have access into the US market and so USA has come forward with different business immigration programs. But for very few visas only the Indian entrepreneurs and businessmen are eligible:

B1 visa – applicant who wishes to conduct a due diligence, business meetings, meeting potential employees etc. in the USA then they can opt for the B1 visa. B1 visa holders can’t manage or operate their business in the USA and if they wish to they need to change their status into E-2, E-1, L-1 or EB-5 Status.

L-1 visa – if you own a well-established business in India and willing to expand it in the USA then L-1 visa is suitable which enables the applicant to open a business in the USA. After one year of securing a L-1 visa the applicant can apply for a green card.

EB-5 visa – under the EB-5 visa, the applicant needs to make a minimum investment of $500,000 and which enables the applicant with the spouse and children below 21 years to migrate to USA securing a conditional green card for two years. This business visa program also requires the applicant to create 10 new jobs in the USA during the stay as conditional green card holder. As per the EB-5 visa, the applicant can live, work, study and retire anywhere in the USA and also enjoy all the merits of an USA citizen. After 5 years, the applicant secures a USA citizenship.

Whether you are expanding or establishing a business in the USA or making an investment you need to have a perfect business plan. The choice of which visa is suitable need to be taken based on the type of business, industrial sector, investment plans and long term goals.