For decades, the United States has remained the world’s largest and most influential economy. It offers unmatched access to customers, investors, advanced technology, global talent, and business opportunities. These are the main reasons why every ambitious Indian business owner should consider the U.S. market.
Many successful Indian entrepreneurs dream of establishing their presence in America however assume that immigrating to the U.S. requires investing millions of dollars or waiting years under complicated immigration programs. Fortunately, there is an alternate highly effective option. The L-1A Business Expansion Visa allows established Indian businesses to expand into the United States by opening a new office. More importantly, it provides business owners and their senior executives with a legitimate pathway toward permanent residency (Green Card) through the EB-1C Multinational Executive and Manager category without requiring labor certification. If you already own or manager a successful business in India, then this may be one of the most practical and strategic immigration options available.
The L-1A Visa is a non-immigrant visa specifically designed for:
- Business Owners
- Company Directors
- CEOs
- Managing Directors
- Senior Executives
- Functional Managers
Unlike many other investment-based immigration programs the primary focus is not on investing a fixed amount of money but on expanding an existing business internationally. The major benefits of this visa are:
- Establish a U.S. office – The Indian company can legally open and operate a branch in the United States.
- Live and Work in the U.S. – The business owner or executive can relocate to America and actively manage business operations while overseeing operations.
- Family can Accompany You – Spouse and unmarried children under 21 years of age may accompany the primary applicant. The spouse may be eligible to work in the country based on employment authorization and the children can attend American schools.
- No Fixed Minimum Investment – There is generally no statutory minimum investment prescribed for this visa. The investment should be sufficient to cover the lease of office premises, hire employees, cover operational expenses and support business growth.
- Fast Processing – Many L-1A cases can move significantly faster than than other U.S. immigration categories.
- Dual Intent – This means that you may lawfully enter the United States on a temporary visa while also pursuing permanent residence in the future.
We conduct a detailed assessment to determine whether your existing business meets the L-1A requirements. If we find that you are eligible then we create a U.S. business structure and develop a Comprehensive Business Plan and prepare all the Immigration Documentation. We also do proper planning from the beginning of the L-1A process to maximize the prospects of transitioning to Permanent Residence.
If you are a business owner or a senior executive and would like to take your business international to one of the most sought after markets, then contact out office for a free eligibility assessment and we will guide you through every stage – from establishing your U.S. office to planning and permanent residence.