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ENTREPRENEURS​

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Entrepreneurs have a range of visa options available to them. Individuals who have garnered acclaim in their industry through awards, listings, press coverage and notable startup funding may qualify for the O-1A “extraordinary ability” visa. Trade of products and services with the U.S. can provide E-1 Treaty Trader eligibility, and investment in a U.S.-based enterprise can provide E-2 Treaty Trader eligibility.

ARTISTS & ATHLETES

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Artists, performers and designers who have received acclaim in their field through awards, press coverage and commercial success may qualify for the O-1B “extraordinary ability” visa. Athletes and coaches with equivalent acclaim in their sport may qualify for the O-1A “extraordinary ability” visa.  Athletes and performing artists coming to the U.S. to compete or perform can qualify for the P visa.

EMPLOYEES

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Foreign nationals can be hired in the U.S. to work in a specialized role that requires at least a Bachelor’s degree via the H-1B, H-1B1, TN and E-3 visas. Executives, managers, and specialized knowledge workers can be transferred from a foreign company to their U.S. parent, subsidiary or affilaite company using the L-1 visa. Recent graduates seeking work experience in the U.S. can obtain the J-1 Intern or Trainee visa. 

INVESTORS & TRADERS

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A business owned at least 50% by nationals of a country which has a treaty of commerce with the U.S., and has the majority of its customer base in the U.S., may qualify for E-1 Treaty Trader designation. Alternatively, a substantial investment in a U.S. enterprise owned at least 50% by foreign nationals of the same country may provide eligibility for E-2 Treaty Investor designation. E-1 and E-2 designations facilitate the hiring in the U.S. of the business’ owner(s) and employees sharing the same nationality.

PERMANENT RESIDENTS

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Employment-based pathways to permanent residence include the PERM recruitment based sponsorship process for employees, EB-1A “extraordinary ability” and EB-1C “Multinational Executive or Manager” based sponsorship. EB-2 “National Interest Waiver” based sponsorship is available to individuals qualified to advance a proposed endeavor of national interest to the U.S. (e.g. energy sector initiatives). 

NATURALIZATION

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Eligibility for naturalization must be maintained during the required period of permanent residence. In most cases this period is five years, but only three years are required where permanent residence was obtained through marriage to a U.S. citizen. Permanent residents must keep track of their continuous and physical presence in the U.S. to maintain their eligibility to become a U.S. citizen, which is particularly relevant to individuals who are frequently required to travel for work.