Immigration Law for Foreign Traders and Investors
United States immigration laws regulate trade and investments made by foreign nationals and also grant traders and investors from abroad the right to trade with or invest in the United States. At Ilagan & Associates, P.C., we represent clients from countries that have treaties with the United States. Our firm has represented clients from Canada, Mexico, the U.K., France, Germany, Philippines, Japan, Korea and other treaty countries.
Our attorneys will protect your rights, prevent delay, and handle all aspects of your immigration matter. Call 713-888-0811 (or toll-free at 866-664-2603) or contact us by e-mail for an initial consultation or case evaluation.
Treaty Visas
Whether you are a trader, investor, or are supervising the hiring for a business that involves international trade or investment, it is important to know your opportunities as well as liabilities under United States immigration laws. Our firm will provide you with the information you need and file all necessary documentation to procure visas for owners, investors, executives, managers, and essential employees. E Treaty Visa holders are usually admitted to the U.S. for 2 years each time, and there is no maximum period of stay on an E visa. Unlimited extensions of status in the U.S. or renewal of E visas at U.S. Consulates abroad are allowed so long as the minimum E visa requirements are satisfied. We are experienced in both the E-1 and E-2 treaty visas:
E-1 Treaty Trader Visas: The Treaty Trader visa is available to those persons working for a U.S. company that does 50% or more of substantial international trade with the treaty trader's home country. Executives, managers and essential employees may receive E-1 visas. There are no quotas for E-1 visas and spouses of E-1 visa holders are also eligible to apply for employment authorization in the United States.
E-2 Treaty Investor Visas: The Treaty Investor visa allows entrepreneurs to invest a substantial amount of capital in a U.S. company. The U.S. company must be at least 50% owned by persons of the same nationality as the E-2 treaty investor. Executives, managers and essential employees may receive E-2 visas. There are no quotas for E-2 visas and spouses of E-2 visa holders are also eligible to apply for employment authorization in the United States.
Immigration visas for Mexican traders and investors
With our close proximity to Mexico, our attorneys routinely represent Mexican citizens who wish to conduct trade with or invest in the United States as well as Mexican corporations that need to transfer or hire executives, managers, or essential employees for the U.S. company. Individuals seeking an E-1 or E-2 visa must be entering the United States to carry out their trading or investment purposes, respectively. We have represented Mexican clients in the technology industry, oil and gas industry and hotel and restaurant industry.
If you are interested in seeking a new life in the United States, one way to seek entry into the U.S. is through trade and investment. Our attorneys will help you and your family explore your options to pursue your financial and personal opportunities.
Please call 713-888-0811 (or toll-free at 866-664-2603) or e-mail our office to schedule an initial consultation or case evaluation with an experienced business and family immigration lawyer serving Harris County, Houston, Texas, and nationwide.
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