Experienced Lawyers Helping Non-Citizens

At Stok Kon + Braverman, our experienced lawyers have represented a number of clients with pursuing EB-5 and other investor visas. We are skilled in making an economic analysis to present an argument about why someone should get the opportunity to come to the United States. Immigration matters can play a critical role in the development of your career or your personal finances and should not be taken lightly. If you are thinking about applying for an investor visa, a qualified lawyer can help you through the process.

An EB-5 visa is a United State Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) program allowing foreign nationals who invest in a new commercial enterprise in the United States to obtain a visa and ultimately permanent residency in the U.S. In order to be eligible for an EB-5 visa, an individual is required to invest a minimum of $500,000 in a targeted employment area (an area where unemployment is significantly higher than the national average or a rural area), or $1,000,000 anywhere in the U.S. The investment can be either direct and managed by the investor or can be made through the use of a Regional Center where the investor does not have to directly manage the investment but must still have input in the policies and procedures for the new venture. No matter the size of the investment, it must create at least 10 full-time jobs for U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents within a two-year period after receiving the visa. The investor and their immediate family members do not count towards this employee requirement. Through an EB-5 visa, both the investor and their dependents can reside in the U.S. Our attorneys can help you apply for this type of visa.