Some U.S. visas and green cards are based on the premise that the U.S. economy benefits from capital contributed by foreign investors. The E-2 visa for treaty investors and the EB-5 immigrant investor green card fall into this category. Both the E-2 and EB-5 enable foreign investors to live and work in the U.S. Still,…
DetailsAre you an extraordinary foreign national—or are you looking to hire one? The best and brightest from abroad can get O-1 visas quickly to live and work in the U.S. if they have an employer sponsor. The EB-1A green card provides the next step for O-1 visa holders who want to stay permanently in the U.S.,…
DetailsHave questions about the immigration options for yourself or your employees? If so, join me at Silicon Valley Startup: Idea to IPO’s event tomorrow evening. I’ll discuss what you or your company need to know to navigate the complex world of U.S. immigration law. For more info or to register click below. Immigration Law Options for Founders,…
DetailsApplying for an L-1A visa may be the quickest—and cheapest—way for foreign investors and high-net-worth individuals to become permanent residents in the U.S., especially if they’re already working for a company abroad. Most foreign investors pursue an EB-5 visa to get a green card. But investors may want to consider an L-1A visa along with an EB-1C…
DetailsSome of the brightest minds and talent from China and India will be temporarily cut off from a green card option known for its swift processing time and allows individuals to live and work permanently in the U.S. What Happened? The U.S. State Department took action last week that halts the issuance of EB-1 immigrant…
DetailsThe EB-5 Regional Center program will sunset on Sept. 30, 2016, if Congress fails to extend it. So, if you’ve been thinking about starting a new regional center, now is the time. This EB-5 program allows a foreign national and her or his immediate family to get green cards by investing $1 million—or $500,000 in high…
DetailsThe buzz at last month’s American Immigration Lawyers Association Annual Conference was that Congress will not renew the EB-5 regional centers visa program before it expires on September 30, 2016. Instead, new legislation is expected to continue the program with changes. The EB-5 visa program allows a foreign national and her or his family to get…
DetailsThis is one of the most frequently asked questions I receive from investors. The EB-5 visa program allows a foreign national and her or his immediate family to get green cards by investing $1 million ($500,000 in high unemployment or rural areas) in a regional center that creates at least 10 jobs. A regional center is a business…
DetailsJoin me in sharing our individual and family stories about immigrating to the U.S. this Thursday evening, June 16, at Deutsche Bank Labs in Palo Alto. As a Silicon Valley immigration lawyer, I treasure the amazing stories of triumph I hear from my clients. This event is one in a series of gatherings and conversations…
DetailsFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Mayor Pat Showalter to Cut Ribbon Accompanied by Tony Siress of Chamber of Commerce Mountain View, CA: Alcorn Immigration Law is celebrating its grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony co-hosted by the Mountain View Chamber of Commerce on April 27, 2016 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Alcorn Immigration Law…
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