Investor Visa Attorneys

An investor visa, otherwise known as an E-2 visa, allows alien workers to live and work inside the U.S. for up to a year or longer. The government grants E-2 visas only to a very specific category of alien applicant. In general, the investor must put down well over $100,000 into an American enterprise and otherwise be seen as “contributing” to the national economy. Some immigrants from “non-treaty nations,” like China, may not qualify for an E-2 visa. The visa must be renewed every two years and applications can be subject to all manner of caveats and exceptions. If you are granted an investor visa, you can maintain residency in the United States indefinitely and also get E-2 visas for your spouse and children (provided that the children are unmarried), who can then in turn file I-765 forms to work in the country. In addition to submitting Forms DS-156E and DS-156, applicants may have to provide other documentation as well as interview at a local consulate.

The investor visa application process can get quite convoluted, particularly if other legal matters complicate the case. If you believe that you have been treated unfairly by the investor visa application process or you are otherwise seeking redress for an immigration related injustice, contact the Law Offices of Eliana Phelps. Our tried and tested team of attorneys has been battling for the rights of immigrants for years, and we understand both how to make the law work for our clients and how to communicate plans of action in simple, concrete terms. Our office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and we are accessible either via email (through our website) or via phone at 909-912-0166 or 909-393-4100. There is no reason that your visa process should overwhelm you and make life difficult for your family.

With our immigration law attorneys on your side, you can take the guesswork out of the process. The relief you will feel from having untangled the visa application process cannot be oversold. Contact us today for your free case evaluation or to find out more about our firm and our process. We are happy to provide references both from satisfied clients and independent appraisers, upon request.