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Person dual citizenship Israel and Moldova but, currently lives in Israel. Wants to come to America to start a business.
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Nationals of Israel are eligible for E-1 treaty trader visas, and nationals of Moldova are eligible for E-2 treaty investor visas. E-1 depends upon an organization exhibiting the majority of trade between the U. S. and country of nationality, and E-2 focuses on the amount of investment and the organization not being a marginal enterprise. The person can come to the U. S. under a business visa for the purpose of looking over opportunities of investment in either visa category. Then he or she can take steps to start the business, but is not authorized to work until the visa is approved. The person can either choose to change status in the States or to visa process at the American consulate or embassy in the country of nationality. Due to the limitations of the Lawyers.com Forums, Alan Lee, Esq.'s (the "Firm") participation in responding to questions posted herein does not constitute legal advice, nor legal representation of the person or entity posting a question. No Attorney/Client relationship is or shall be construed to be created hereby. The information provided herein by the Firm is general, and requires that the poster obtain specific legal advice from an attorney. The poster shall not rely upon the information provided herein as legal advice nor as the basis for making any decisions of legal consequence
Answered on Jul 12th, 2013 at 8:40 PM
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You could get a treaty trader visa through your Israeli citizenship and a treaty investor visa through your Moldovian citizenship. These visas are often used for start-up businesses. Either of these would only get you a work permit, not a green card. You also would qualify for the immigrant visa (green card) for investors but the minimum investment amount is $500,000.
Answered on Jul 05th, 2013 at 12:57 PM