For Investors
Capital moves faster
when you're
already there.
The U.S. is where the deals are closed, the boards meet, and the returns are made. Be in the room - not on a flight to it.
180+
Investors guided to the U.S.
94%
Approval rate
4 wks
Avg. E-2 prep timeline
*Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.
The Reality
The best deals don't
wait for your visa.
Every investor we've worked with had the same concern: “I'm not sure my investment qualifies.” Most of them were wrong. The right structure - built around your capital and goals - makes the difference.
Whether you're deploying $180K into a startup or $1M into a regional center, there's a path that gives you legal status, operational control, and a clear future in the U.S.
You don't need a massive investment
The E-2 has no fixed minimum - it must be 'substantial' relative to the total cost of the business. Many investors qualify with far less than they expect.
You don't need an employer
E-2, EB-5, and EB-1A are all investor-controlled paths. No company needs to sponsor you. You control the petition and the timeline.
There's a path even without a treaty country
Treaty restrictions apply to E-2 - but EB-5 and EB-1A are open to all nationalities. We find the right fit for your passport.
Investor Profiles
Does this sound like you?
Your investment stage, capital structure, and timeline determine which path makes sense. The right answer is specific to you.
Early-stage angel
You're writing checks into U.S. startups and attending boards. Physical presence changes your access, your deal flow, and your credibility with founders.
E-2 or O-1A depending on profileVC deploying to U.S. market
Your fund is investing in American companies. Operating from the U.S. lets you move at the speed the market demands - no more red-eye flights for due diligence.
O-1A or EB-1A most common pathEB-5 capital investor
You're ready to deploy $800K-$1.05M into a U.S. regional center or direct investment project with the goal of permanent residency.
EB-5 - direct green card pathAcquiring a U.S. business
You've identified a U.S. company to acquire or have already completed the transaction. You need legal status to run it and build it.
E-2 or L-1 depending on structure
Your destination
“The best investments happen
when you're already in the market.”
Not sure which investor profile fits you? We'll figure it out together.
Book a free 30-min call →Visa Options
Four paths. One is right
for your capital and goals.
We don't push every investor toward the same visa. The right path depends on your capital, your nationality, and your timeline.
Deploy capital, operate your business, stay legally.
Best for
Investors from treaty countries deploying capital into a U.S. entity. No minimum threshold - the investment must be substantial and at risk.
Why investors choose this
No lottery. No employer sponsor. Quick processing. Renewable indefinitely. Ideal for investors who want to operate their investment directly.
Not ideal if
You're not from a treaty country, or green card is your immediate goal.
Timeline
4-6 wks prep
A direct path to permanent residency through investment.
Best for
Investors committing $800K (targeted employment areas) or $1.05M into a U.S. business that creates at least 10 jobs.
Why investors choose this
The clearest direct-to-green-card investment route. Regional center programs simplify job creation requirements.
Not ideal if
You need U.S. authorization quickly - EB-5 adjudication can take several years.
Timeline
12-36 mo. adjudication
Transfer into your U.S. entity from an existing foreign company.
Best for
Investors who already operate a company abroad and are opening or have opened a U.S. subsidiary or affiliate.
Why investors choose this
No extraordinary ability required. If your role is managerial or executive, you may qualify - no lottery, no employer switch.
Not ideal if
You don't have an existing foreign entity, or your role wasn't managerial or executive in nature.
Timeline
4-6 wks prep + USCIS
Skip the visa cycle - go straight to a green card.
Best for
High-profile investors with verifiable national or international recognition: major press, awards, speaking roles, documented industry impact.
Why investors choose this
Self-petition, no employer required. Permanent residency without going through the lottery or waiting on a sponsor.
Not ideal if
You need U.S. authorization quickly - the timeline is longer than E-2 or L-1.
Timeline
6-10 wks prep + 2-6 mo.
Quick Comparison
If you just want the quick version -
here's how investor paths compare at a glance.
Path
Speed
Control
Green Card
Best for
E-2
Fast
High
Treaty investors operating a U.S. business
EB-5
Slow
High
Capital investors seeking green card
L-1
Medium
Medium
Investors with existing foreign company
EB-1A
Medium
High
High-profile investors with documented recognition
O-1A
Fast
High
Investors with extraordinary documented profile
There's no single “best” investor visa - only the one that fits your capital, nationality, and goals.
Not sure which option fits your situation?
Explore your options →Honest Assessment
When these paths may not be the right fit.
Some investors are on a different trajectory or need a different structure. We check this for you - in your free call.
These options may not make sense if:
You're not from a treaty country and E-2 is the only path you're considering
Your capital is below what's considered 'substantial' for an E-2
You need immediate permanent residency but can't commit EB-5 capital levels
Your investment is passive with no intent to operate the business
If none of these paths make sense - we'll tell you that.
Book a free call →Investor Stories
Investors who made the move.
“I'd been flying to New York every six weeks for board meetings. My lawyer said E-2 wasn't realistic. PassRight showed me it was - and I was approved in 5 weeks.”
Marco
Italy → New York
Early-stage angel investor
Treaty country national with $180K deployed into a U.S. holding entity. Business plan built around advisory and board participation roles.
Why this path
Speed and simplicity - he needed presence, not permanency, and E-2 let him operate immediately.
“EB-5 felt like a black box. PassRight walked us through the regional center options, the job creation math, and the exact timeline. No surprises.”
Sun
China → Los Angeles
Real estate & direct investment
$800K deployed into a qualified regional center project in a targeted employment area. I-526 approved after 14 months.
Why this path
Green card was the non-negotiable goal. EB-5 was the clearest path given the capital available.
“I had the foreign company, I had the U.S. entity - I just didn't realize that meant I could transfer myself. Six weeks later I was in San Francisco.”
Piotr
Poland → San Francisco
VC fund managing partner
Managing partner of a Warsaw-based VC firm with a Delaware subsidiary. L-1A approved based on managerial role and intracompany transfer.
Why this path
Already had the corporate structure. L-1A was the most direct path with no extraordinary ability bar.
Why PassRight
Most immigration firms don't understand the difference between a passive investor and an operating one. We do. We've structured cases across the full spectrum - from early angels to institutional deployers.
We understand investment structures
Holding companies, operating entities, regional centers - we know how capital moves and how to structure your case around your actual investment.
180+ investors guided
Angels, VCs, EB-5 applicants, and business acquirers. We've seen nearly every investor profile - and know what USCIS looks for in each.
Speed when it matters
Markets don't wait. When a deal requires you to be present in the U.S., our E-2 process is built to move as fast as legally possible.
Honest on treaty eligibility
We'll tell you upfront if E-2 isn't available for your passport - and what the best alternative is. No wasted time on paths that can't work.
We speak your language
Cap tables, deal terms, board roles - you won't spend calls explaining what you do. We start where other immigration lawyers stop.
Your attorney stays on your case
No bait-and-switch to a junior associate. The attorney who reviews your profile builds your case - from first call to final approval.
“They knew the difference between my holding company and my operating entity from the first call. That saved us weeks of back-and-forth.”
Marco
Angel investor - Milan → New York
E-2 approved in 5 weeks
The Process
4-6 weeks.
Structured around your deal.
Your attorney handles the petition. You handle the deal. We've built our process to run in parallel with your investment activity - not in place of it.
Attorney-led from day one.
Not a paralegal. Not a template. Your case.
Free strategy call
We review your capital structure, nationality, and timeline - and tell you honestly which paths make sense for your situation.
Attorney case review
Your attorney maps your investment profile against eligibility criteria and defines the strategy before any documents are collected.
Evidence & business plan
We guide you through building exactly what's needed - from investment documentation to the business plan USCIS requires.
Filing & follow-through
Your petition is submitted. We stay with you through RFEs, consular processing, and all the way to your visa or green card.
Recommended Reading
Worth knowing.
Building a 2026 E-2 Visa Business Plan: Key Elements USCIS Looks For
Read more →
O 1O-1 Visa vs. H-1B Visa in 2026: Best Visa Options for Tech Talent
Read more →
O 1O-1 Visa Extension in 2026: What Documentation USCIS Expects at Renewal and How the Process Differs From the Initial Petition
Read more →
EB 1AEB-2 NIW Evidence Checklist 2026: How to Organize Documentation That Meets Current USCIS Scrutiny
Read more →
The move is possible
Your capital belongs in America.
Let's make it happen.
Book a free 30-minute strategy call. We'll review your investment structure, your nationality, and your timeline - and give you an honest assessment of which paths make sense.
No commitment. No sales pressure. Just a real conversation about your situation.
180+
Investors guided to the U.S.
94%
Approval rate
4 wks
Avg. E-2 prep timeline