Temporary visas
Build the plan around a real business
Forming a company does not create work permission by itself.
L-1A and L-1B
Executive, managerial or specialized-knowledge transfers; new offices need operational evidence.
E-1 and E-2
Treaty trade and investment, limited to treaty nationalities. E-2 is not a green card.
E-3
Eligible Australian specialty-occupation professionals; not EB-3.
What to bring
Ownership records, financial statements, organizational charts, contracts and a plan for the U.S. operation, with source of funds for investments.
Proposed legal fee
L-1 $7,000–$12,000; new-office L-1 $9,000–$15,000; E-1/E-2 $7,000–$12,000; E-3 $3,500–$6,000. Government charges and screening are separate.
Can family members work?
It depends on the dependent classification and current rules.
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Reference: Treaty visas