Can you immigrate to the US by opening a business?

[sweetcitygirl 0]

Hello, can you immigrate to the US by buying a business in the US? We would like to open a business in the US and need to know if this is a good way to immigrate?

Thanks in advance, sweetcitywife

[Bobby+Umit 161]

Hello, can you immigrate to the US by buying a business in the US? We would like to open a business in the US and need to know if this is a good way to immigrate?

Thanks in advance, sweetcitywife

Yes, I believe you can - with the E type visa.

Treaty Visa E

However, this is a 'non-immigration' visa - means you have to leave if you stop the buisness. You cannot AOS on it.

Edited May 27, 2009 by Bobby_Umit

[sweetcitygirl 0]

Hello Bobby, thanks for giving me this very valuable information. Thank you so much. The other question i have, not sure if you know the answer, but can the sisters of my sister n law apply for visas to work in the business in the US?

Thanks, sweetcitywife

Hello, can you immigrate to the US by buying a business in the US? We would like to open a business in the US and need to know if this is a good way to immigrate?

Thanks in advance, sweetcitywife

Yes, I believe you can - with the E type visa.

Treaty Visa E

However, this is a 'non-immigration' visa - means you have to leave if you stop the buisness. You cannot AOS on it.

[Bobby+Umit 161]

Hello Bobby, thanks for giving me this very valuable information. Thank you so much. The other question i have, not sure if you know the answer, but can the sisters of my sister n law apply for visas to work in the business in the US?

Thanks, sweetcitywife

Hello, can you immigrate to the US by buying a business in the US? We would like to open a business in the US and need to know if this is a good way to immigrate?

Thanks in advance, sweetcitywife

Yes, I believe you can - with the E type visa.

Treaty Visa E

However, this is a 'non-immigration' visa - means you have to leave if you stop the buisness. You cannot AOS on it.

Probably not. If you read the info at the link - this may apply:

The investor must be coming to the U.S. to develop and direct the enterprise. If the applicant is not the principal investor, he or she must be employed in a supervisory, executive, or highly specialized skill capacity. Ordinary skilled and unskilled workers do not qualify.

The investment must be substantial. It must be sufficient to ensure the successful operation of the enterprise. The percentage of investment for a low-cost business enterprise must be higher than the percentage of investment in a high-cost enterprise.

They would probably need some sort of work visa.