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  If your relative has an appreciable amount of money, and is from a country that has an E-2 investor treaty with the United States, he may be able to start up a trucking firm in the US. He could not, however, be a one-person operation and he would have to ultimately obtain a commercial drivers license in the state in which he wishes to operate. The E-2 visa is temporary and does not lead to the green card unless he is able to also qualify for the EB-5 permanent investor program in which an investment of $1.8 million is required in most cases and $900,000 in a targeted employment area or rural area. I note that certain countries have a long waiting period for EB-5 immigrant visas, notably China which in the visa chart of June 2020 has visa availability only for those who filed EB-5 cases prior to July 15, 2015. Other than that, a good chance of obtaining permanent residence through work could likely be through an entity like an ongoing transportation concern sponsoring him for a PERM labor certification, perhaps in a supervisory position if he is qualified. For other options, your relative may wish to make an appointment with an immigration lawyer. 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.