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starts in the United States.

E-2 classification is generally available to nationals of countries that maintain a qualifying treaty with the United States, who invest a substantial amount in a real, operating U.S. enterprise and will develop and direct that business. Eligibility is highly fact-specific, which is why a professional review matters.

The L-1 category allows international companies to transfer executives, managers (L-1A) or specialized-knowledge employees (L-1B) to a related U.S. entity. It's a common route for established businesses opening or expanding a U.S. office, including through new-office petitions.

Temporary (nonimmigrant) visas such as E-2, L-1, H-1B and O-1 grant status for a defined purpose and period. Permanent (immigrant) pathways such as EB-5 and EB-1A lead to a green card. Many people combine both — entering on a temporary basis while pursuing permanent residence in parallel.

Often, yes. Depending on your nationality, investment capacity, company history and role, founders commonly explore E-2, L-1 new-office, O-1 or International Entrepreneur Parole. The right sequence depends on your specific facts and timeline.

It starts with a structured conversation about your goals, business and current status. From there we outline plausible pathways, flag risks and trade-offs, and — if it makes sense — map a scoped plan with clear next steps. There's no obligation attached to an initial conversation.

Timelines vary widely by category, government processing volumes and your circumstances — from weeks for some temporary petitions with premium processing, to months or years for certain green card routes. We build timing into your strategy from day one and keep you updated as conditions change.