If you are a foreign entrepreneur you can capitalize on several options when seeking a fast track pathway to visa status in the U.S. The entrepreneur visa may even allow permanent immigration, depending on your situation and the path you select.

1. 4 Entrepreneur Visa Options
and How to Fast Track the Process

2. ● Nonimmigrant Entrepreneur
Visa
● Immigrant Entrepreneur Visa

3. Intro
Foreign entrepreneurs have done a lot for the American economy. According to
Forbes, more than a third of Fortune 500 companies have an immigrant
entrepreneur connection. Instead of “stealing” jobs from American workers,
foreign entrepreneurs work to create jobs – a highly desirable characteristic.
If you are a foreign entrepreneur you can capitalize on several options when
seeking a fast track pathway to visa status in the U.S. The entrepreneur visa
may even allow permanent immigration, depending on your situation and the
path you select.

4. Nonimmigrant
Entrepreneur
Visa
B-1 Business Visitor
If you’re coming to the U.S. as a visitor working on a business, then this visa
may interest you. It allows you to buy office space, seek funding, negotiate
contracts, or other business-related functions in the U.S. This entrepreneur visa
usually lasts six months, with extensions possible.
H-1B Specialty Occupation
If you have a bachelor’s degree or higher in a field that is directly tied to your
business, such as engineering, or computer programming, this entrepreneur
visa may work well. This visa allows up to a three-year stay with extensions
available in three-year increments. Generally, you can expect these visas to
allow an average of six years.
L-1 Intracompany Transferee
If you are an executive, or worker with specialized knowledge working in a
company that expands to the U.S., you may qualify for this visa. However, your
foreign employer must transfer you to a similar role in this country. This visa
lasts up to three years. Five to seven year extensions are possible, depending
upon your job.

5. Immigrant
Entrepreneur
Visa
EB-2 Advanced Degree Professional
If you have a U.S. master’s degree or foreign equivalent related to
your business, or if you have a U.S. bachelor’s degree or foreign
equivalent with five years experience working in your field, you may
seek this entrepreneur visa.

6. Fast Tracking the
Entrepreneur Visa
President Barack Obama led efforts to streamline
immigration via a series of presidential directives in
2014. The administration sought to encourage foreign
start up companies in August 2016 when the U.S.
Citizen and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced
efforts to streamline the entrepreneur visa process by
allowing temporary permission to be in the U.S. to
start a business under a process known as “parole.” It
is expected that this rule will still go into effect this
year, although this option may be rescinded under the
new administration.

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