Many people are amid deciding on how to make the move to the United States and which Visa path suits them best. When making decisions about a path to embark on, it is necessary to underline what your priorities and reasons are for making the move. Different Visas have different requirements – while some may provide you with more reassurance of durability of stay, others may be more appropriate if you do not have the financial means to invest. This article seeks to delve into the general advantages and disadvantages of Investment Visas and Employment Visas. Although these are only discussed below, there are numerous other paths that you may want to consider before deciding which Visa is best for you.

Investing Visas:

Investing Visas – such as an E2 or EB-5 – are ideal if you are moving to the United States with your spouse, minor children, and have the financial means to invest in a business. These classes of Visas allow the flexibility of one spouse to be solely responsible for the business, while the other may work elsewhere if so desired. It is also ideal for families because it grants status reassurance to Visa holders for as long as the investment complies with its requirements alongside its successful renewal every 2-5 years – depending on the type of Visa. For families who want to make the move but are worried about having their status revoked out of concern of their children’s well-being – this maybe an optimal path for them. Once approved, you have the comfort of the guarantee that you can stay up to the amount of the approved time. Additionally, in many cases, you may even be able to apply under these classes of Visas while in the United States, giving you an added layer of flexibility with moving dates if you are looking to immigrate immediately.

Employment Visas:

Many Employment Visas – such as TN & H-1B – don’t provide as much flexibility or reassurance in comparison to Investment Visas. These Visas can be revoked upon termination of your employment, thus taking away the comfort of reassurance when attempting to make a permanent move for you and your family. However, these Visas may be an appropriate option for those who are not concerned about being uprooted at an unfavorable time or don’t currently have the financial means to invest in a business. Usually, these Visas may not be applied for once you have been within US borders, so timing and planning well in advance is a must to ensure that things run smoothly throughout the application process.

Keep in mind that depending on your citizenship or nationality, different Visas may or may not be available to you. Therefore, it is prudent that you speak to an experienced immigration attorney well in advance to determine which path is ideal for you. To explore these options, and many more, please contact us by email at [email protected] or by phone at 1-866-724-0085