Types of US Immigrants

Immigrant Visa L-1A

Who can apply for the L-1A Visa?

Entrepreneurs, managers in Vietnam come to the US to run a company or branch in the US.

Visa is issued to managers and family members (children under 21 years old).

Visa is granted up to 7 years (including renewal).

Attractive benefits I

The whole family including spouse, children (single under 21 years old) are granted Visa at the same time.
+ The main applicant will be issued an L-1A Visa.
+ Other family members are granted L-2 Visa.
Those who are granted an L-2 visa are legally allowed to work in the United States.
All are assigned a social security number (SSN).

Visa is valid for 1 year or 2 years and is renewable for a total of 7 years (for L-1A).

It is possible to apply for a 10-year green card (permanent green card) after 18 months of residency in the United States* if the business or branch company in the United States meets the requirements, e.g. sales from $1 million and employs 10 full-time employees in the United States.

Can apply for US citizenship and become a US citizen after 5 years of living*.

*Terms and conditions apply.

Attractive benefits II

Get government health insurance if you qualify.

Free access to kindergarten through 12th grade (may vary by state).

After becoming a permanent resident, children can borrow money from the Government at low interest rates when they go to university and graduate school.

Enjoy social benefits when you become a permanent resident and fulfill your obligations as a permanent resident.

Visa-free entry to the United States after obtaining a green card.

Enjoy retirement benefits after retirement.

When you become a US citizen, you will be exempted from visas to many countries.

*Terms and conditions apply.

Application process

For customers who do not have a business in the US

Visa time: 6-8 months (complete documents).

Business conditions in the United States

The business in the United States may be new or already in operation. If the US company is already in operation, the chances of a successful Visa application are higher.

An enterprise in the United States must be in one of the following three forms:
+ Subsidiary of a Vietnamese company (Subsidiary)-Vietnamese company holds more than 50% of the shares in the United States, controlling the company itself in United States
+ The company has a co-owner with the company in Vietnam (Affiliate).
+ Branch (Branch).

Companies in Vietnam and the United States do not need the same business function (industry).

A business in the United States can be an affiliate, subsidiary, or shareholding with another company.

Must have a complete (US standard) workable business plan, in the business registration document proving that the company or individual applying for a Visa has invested in the US.

Proof of investment, money transferred to a company account in the United States must have a clear background.

The company has been operating for 3-6 months before applying to the Immigration Department.

For customers who already have a business in the US

Visa time: 2-3 months (complete documents).

Business customers

The company in Vietnam has operated for at least 2 years, is profitable and fully pays taxes.

Business license.

All tax related documents within the last 2 years.

Financial statements for the last 2 years.

Company organization chart (3 levels of management).

Salary slips of company employees within the last 2 years.

The company in Vietnam must continue to operate after the applicant has obtained the L-1A Visa.

Demonstrate ability to transfer employees to the United States

Individual customers

Be operating, managing (executive or manager) company in Vietnam for at least 1 year before applying for L-1A Visa.

Meet the background requirements, i.e. no criminal or economic convictions.

Salary sheet paid by the company via bank account within the last 1 year.

A letter of appointment to a position or employment contract.

ID card/CCCD of the customer and his/her spouse and unmarried children under 21 years old.

Birth certificates of customers and their spouses and children under 21 years old are still single.

Passports of customers and their spouses and unmarried children under the age of 21.

Registration book.

Marriage certificate (if you have been divorced before, you must have a divorce certificate).

• Condition

  An enterprise in the US is a branch, subsidiary, or joint-owned company with a company in Vietnam.

  The company in Vietnam holds the majority of shares and main management of the business in the US. Businesses in Vietnam and the US are still operating continuously.

  The company in the US has been in business for at least 1 year.

  An applicant for an EB-1C immigrant visa is someone who has been a senior manager of a company in Vietnam for 1 year.

  Advantages of EB-1C

  No need to prove financial, no language required, fast time, about 1 year for the procedure.

  The project is self-controlled. There are many outputs, 40040 outputs.

  Directly get green card.

  The whole family received a permanent residence card in the US, enjoying all the benefits of a US citizen.

  Model L-1A + EB-1C

  EB-1C New Company Formation Process

  Step 1: Evaluate the customer.
  Step 2: Business report.
  Step 3: Set up a company in the US.
  Step 4: File Form I-129 for L-1A Visa.
  Step 5: Get L-1A Entry Visa.
  Step 6: The company in the US is required to be in business for at least one year, the profit is in line with the requirements in the process of applying for the EB-1C visa with the green card.
  Step 7: Apply for I-140, apply for a green card under the EB-1C stream.

  Establishing a new company in the US between employees and senior leaders requires at least 3 alternating positions.

  Staff at least 7-10 people or more, capital costs and risks cannot be controlled.

  Setting up a new company in the US, the Immigration Department can only evaluate and approve the manager’s previous experience, evaluating between the customer’s experience related to the business.

  New business opening or not? Explain the reasonableness between the establishment of that enterprise.

  The green card is still undetermined, 1 year later the company’s situation is still uncertain.

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  EB-1C New Company Formation Process

  Step 1: Evaluate the customer.
  Step 2: Actual survey (apply for Visa B1/B2 to enter the US).
  Step 3: Acquiring a company with good sales in the US.
  Step 4: Apply for L-1A + EB-1C Visa.
  Step 5: Get a green card in the US or get a green card in Vietnam.

  For L1 Visa, there may be additional costs to do it faster, as soon as 2 weeks will have the results. After being accepted, children can go to the US immediately to study, the applicant’s wife can accompany (requires about children’s age).

  During the project survey, all issues are transparent.

  In the process of buying and selling the company, there will be an economic lawyer, an accountant to evaluate each and every step of the business, ensuring the authenticity and safety of the business.

  Green card identified, company status known.

  How to choose a company to be acquired in the US.

  1. The company’s revenue reaches 1 million USD or more.

  2. Employees reach 10 people or more.

  3. US companies require employees and senior leaders to have at least 3 alternating positions.

  4. The company in the US has been operating for 5 years or more.

  How to ensure the business is acquired and get a green card smoothly.

  1. A team of professional lawyers and accountants helps clients to negotiate and thoroughly investigate the business.

  2. Professional economic consulting team to guide and help business companies in the US.

  3. A professional immigration attorney will help with Visa and green card applications.

  What is an EB-5 Visa?

  • The EB-5 US immigrant visa is a US immigration investment program for foreign investors who want to get a green card for the whole family. Through EB-5, the investor’s spouse and unmarried children under the age of 21 will be granted a green card and fully enjoy US permanent resident rights.
  • By investing in the investment incentive zone, the investor will have full citizenship rights and benefits for the whole family. Compared to some other popular programs such as E-2 and L-1A, EB-5 does not require qualifications, foreign languages, owning a company, does not require management or operation experience, has no requirements for the establishment of the EB-5 program. binding event to open a company after getting a green card.
  • Currently, although there are many US immigration programs, the Regional Center EB-5 is the official direct US green card investment program, with the neatest and safest route (does not go through many steps and does not go through many steps). circle). This is an option that ensures the safety of your US settlement plan, as well as the ability to recover your family’s investment.

Benefits of the program

• Green card for the whole family.
• Enjoy the full benefits of being an American citizen. Investors and family members have the right to live, study and work anywhere in the United States.
• Children can study for free at public schools (from elementary to high school, university tuition is low compared to international students) and are given priority in admission to top US universities.
• Opportunity for US citizenship
• After obtaining US citizenship, the investor’s family is free to travel to 187 countries around the world without applying for a visa or only applying for an electronic visa.
• Freedom to travel between Vietnam and the US.

Advantages of the EB-5 . Program

– Investors and family members are granted US green cards, have the right to live, study and work anywhere in the US.
– Enjoy full benefits as an American citizen.
– Freedom to travel between Vietnam and the US.
– Requirements are simple, investors only need to invest in a project that meets the following conditions:

• No education, foreign language or business experience is required.
• No company ownership required.
• No management or operation experience required.
• There are no binding conditions to open a company after getting a green card.
• No company or family guarantee.

After 5 years, you can apply for US citizenship.
– Investors will become full-fledged citizens under the US Constitution.
Possessing an American passport, the sixth most powerful in the world. Freely travel 186 countries around the world without a visa or just apply for an e-visa.

Conditions to participate in the program

• Aged 18 years and older.
• Invest $800,000 in a project that meets the conditions under the program.
• Prove that the investment amount has a legal origin.
• Prove the investment will create 10 full-time jobs for natives.

Why should investors choose GBU Law Joint Stock Company for EB-5 investment?

• GBU Law Joint Stock Company  is one of the leading units in the field of immigration settlement with more than 8 years of experience.
• Application success rate is 100%
• The team of lawyers are leading experts from many reputable immigration firms in the US, Australia, Canada and Europe.
• The leadership team with more than 8 years of experience working with investment funds, strategic analysis funds along with in-depth knowledge, leading in the field of investment consulting will directly study and appraise the project. EB5, brings customers the safest and most effective solutions.
• Professional, enthusiastic and experienced consultants, fluent in two foreign languages, are always ready to support customers.