Investing Your Way to U.S. Residency

 The kind of people who have the drive to move to another country is often the same type who wants to start their own business.

This is a perfect combination, actually, as investing in a business is one way of getting residency in many countries, including the United States.

It can often be easier than with other methods because you’re seen as being able to contribute to the economy of your new home.

Ways of Obtaining Residency

No matter what country you’re from, if you want to stay in the U.S. for more than just a visit, residency can be quite difficult to attain.

If you have been accepted to a university or already have employment, it is a bit more straightforward.

If you are planning to marry an American, proving that the relationship is real can be problematic.

Investing in a business, however, is often the best way of achieving long-term residency.

Business Categories

There are a number of different business types in the U.S., including:

Sole Proprietorship

Partnership

Limited Liability Corporation (LLC)

C Corporation

S Corporation

Non-resident Business Options

If you’re not a resident yet, you’re going to want to invest in an LLC or a C Corporation, as non-residents are eligible to be owners of these two categories.

It will be necessary to set the corporation up first before you can apply for an investment visa.

If you've already set up the business before reviewing the visa requirements, it may be possible to make the appropriate adjustments to ensure that it qualifies.

Immigration Requirements

There are specific requirements such as the amount of money invested and jobs created that need to be adhered to for a successful residency application.

This will depend on the particular category of visa that you wish to apply for, as there is more than one that deals with investments.

To be sure that you’ve set up your company properly, both for the needs of your business as well as for your residency, you’ll want to review all the regulations around investor visas.

Although the whole process can take time and seem like a headache, it’s worth it once it’s completed.

The key is to take your time, research properly, and ask questions of experts in the business and immigration field.

Having all your paperwork filled out properly right from the start will not only save you time and money, but it will also make your petition more likely to succeed.