QUESTION
Can I get a green card through investment and can I get it being my company as invested?
Asked on May 22nd, 2013 on Immigration - Texas
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I've been searching for something related to this and I couldn't find it. I came to the US with a travel visa, and I overstayed for about 1 and half year already. I live in New York and I am creating a start up. I've create even the c-corp already. Should I invest in another local business? My start-up has a big potential to get well founding. Thank you.
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If you've already overstayed your I-94 by more than a year, there is NO way for you to legalize your status within the US under the current immigration laws EXCEPT through a lawful marriage to a US citizen.
Answered on May 29th, 2013 at 10:22 AM
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Except for the overstay you may have an EB-5 case. I would suggest a consult to discuss.
Answered on May 27th, 2013 at 7:51 PM
But you overstayed and must receive a waiver before petitioning for E-2 visa. Look at E-2 visa on the USCIS side. If your business as promising as you say here, I believe you will be better served working with an immigration attorney at your problems.
Answered on May 24th, 2013 at 11:11 AM
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A lot of that is going to depend on your business, how many jobs it creates, the location, and the amount of investment. You also have to check your country of origin. Basically, you're asking for an e-series.
Answered on May 24th, 2013 at 11:10 AM
If you overstayed your visa, you will not be able to get a green card in the US based on investment without a waiver and without leaving the country.
Answered on May 24th, 2013 at 11:10 AM