Investment & Treaty Visas
Secure Your U.S. Immigration Status
Through Business and Investment
The United States offers unmatched opportunities for investors, entrepreneurs, and business leaders to live, work, and grow their enterprises.
At Kameli Law, we provide comprehensive legal counsel for investment- and treaty-based immigration, including:
- EB-5 Immigrant Investor Green Cards
- E-2 Treaty Investor Visas
- E-1 Treaty Trader Visas
Request an Investor Consultation
Discuss your goals and determine the
best visa pathway for your business or investment.
Our attorneys structure and document investment cases to meet all requirements under the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), 8 CFR, and U.S. Department of State policy, ensuring compliance from initial filing to permanent residency.
Why Choose an Investment or Treaty Visa?
- Entrepreneurs establishing or purchasing U.S. companies
- International investors seeking permanent residency through capital investment
- Business owners and executives managing cross-border operations
EB-5 Immigrant
Investor Program
Your Green Card Through Investment
The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program provides a direct path to U.S. permanent residency for investors and their families. To qualify, applicants must:
- Invest the required capital in a new commercial enterprise (standard or regional center project)
- Create or preserve at least 10 full-time jobs for U.S. workers within approximately two years
- Maintain the investment “at risk” until the conditional period ends
Key Benefits
- Green cards for the investor, spouse, and unmarried children under 21
- No sponsor or employer required — self-petition based on your investment
- Flexible investment options (direct or regional center)
- Freedom to live anywhere in the United States
- Path to citizenship after 5 years of residency
Explore EB-5 Green Card Options
Learn how Kameli Law helps investors structure compliant EB-5 projects and obtain permanent residency.E-2 Treaty
Investor Visa
The E-2 visa allows nationals of treaty countries to invest and operate a business in the United States.
There is no fixed minimum investment — it must be substantial, at risk, and sufficient to ensure the business’s success.
E-2 Highlights
- Fast processing (often 2–3 months)
- Unlimited renewals as long as the business remains active
- Spouse work authorization anywhere in the U.S.
- Lower investment threshold than EB-5
- Control and direct your business daily
Eligibility Requirements
- Citizenship of a treaty country
- Proof of investment or active investment process
- Intent to depart once E-2 status ends (nonimmigrant intent)
Start Your E-2 Investor Visa Application
Operate your U.S. business legally and gain renewable investor status.E-1 Treaty
Trader Visa
The E-1 visa is designed for entrepreneurs or companies from treaty nations engaged in substantial trade between the U.S. and their home country.
Trade may involve goods, services, technology, banking, or consulting, with over 50% of total trade volume occurring between the U.S. and the treaty country.
E-1 Highlights
- No fixed investment amount
- Renewable indefinitely with ongoing trade
- Spouse work authorization and family inclusion
- Fast processing and flexible business scope
Eligibility Snapshot
- Treaty nationality
- Principal trade primarily with the United States
- Continuous and traceable trade activity
Learn About E-1 Trade Visa Options
Expand your cross-border business under a renewable U.S. trade visa.Frequently Asked Questions
What is the minimum EB-5 investment amount?
The required amount depends on whether the project is in a Targeted Employment Area (TEA). Check current investment levels through USCIS or our EB-5 attorneys.
Can my family be included?
Yes, your spouse and unmarried children under 21 may receive green cards as derivatives.
What qualifies as a “substantial” investment?
It depends on the total cost of the business — typically investments sufficient to ensure viability.
Can E-2 visa holders apply for a green card?
E-2 is a temporary visa, but investors often transition later to EB-5 or other employment-based categories.
What counts as “substantial trade”?
Trade should be ongoing, significant in volume, and primarily between the U.S. and your treaty country.
Can employees qualify?
Yes, key executives, managers, or specialized-knowledge staff of the same nationality as the principal trader can qualify.
Begin Your Investor or Treaty Visa Process
Whether you’re investing, trading, or expanding your company, Kameli Law will guide you through every step toward your U.S. immigration goals.