U.S. Immigration Options & Strategies for Latin American Investors and Business Professionals - An Introduction to Employment-Eligible Nonimmigrant Visas (E, H & L) & Green Card Options
By Albert Lu
With the right knowledge, business investment vehicle, and strategic planning, most Latin American investors, business owners, executives/managers, and in some cases essential-skill employees with specialized knowledge/training, can come to work and live in the United States based on valid nonimmigrant visas while accompanied by their dependent family members. In some instances, if the long-term business/investment need is present and ongoing, the same persons may in time also pursue employment-/investment- based immigrant options and qualify for lawful U.S. permanent residency status – more commonly known as "green card." This article is a brief introduction of these visa options and how to pursue them.
