L1-A Visa and EB-1C (Green Card)

Law office of Steve Qi & Associates

Current Situation and Difficulties for Investors in U.S

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Current Situation for Foreign Investors in U.S

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Difficulties for Foreign Investors in U.S

EB-5 long waiting list in Visa Bulletin

• 2016, China mainland schedule has only advanced for 3 moths �

• Submitted more than 14,000 I-526 applications FY 2016 only�

• The longer the processing time, the higher the risk of Green card and investment�

H1B low success rate of lottery• The number of petitioners has

increased with years, and the success rate has plunged to a new low�

• The Trump administration intends for reform, adding requirements to

petitions�

• The stress of employers is increasing�and the opportunity of employment is

shrinking �

B1/B2 critical examination on entry

clearance • New EVUS registration

requirements, personal information needs to be filed in detail before entering the U.S�• The examination on entry is

stringent, and the restrictions on travel and business visas are

increasing�

• Increased restriction of the purchase of foreign currencies. Restriction for overseas housing and securities investment�

• Personal foreign exchange quota is maintained at $50,0000. Individuals need to fill in a strict remittance application, and explain the purpose of remittance�

• China “Measures for the Administration of overseas Investment” has been completed and published on the website of Ministry of Commerce for public comment, which stipulates that Chinese companies investing more than $100 million in overseas investment must report to the Ministry of Commerce for approval.

Foreign exchange and overseas investment controls strengthened in China

Current Situation and Difficulties for Investors in U.S

L1-A Visa and EB-1C (Green Card)

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L1A+EB1C Senior Manager and Executive Director of Multinational Corporations Visa + Employment-Based Immigration

•L1-A Visa- Senior Manager and Executive Director of Multinational CorporationsL1-A visa, a non-immigration visa, is applicable to senior managers of multinational companies. L1-A allows multinational companies to send executives to the U.S for the operation of U.S subsidiaries or affiliates. The beneficiary of L1-A visa must have been employed as executive for at least one year in the last three years. •EB1C Employment-Based Immigration for Multinational manager or executiveEB-1C is the third occupational category of first-preference visa on employment-based immigration, which is the petition for those who is eligible as multinational managers or executives. Because its requirements are similar to the L1 visa, many Chinese executives will first apply for L1 visa, and then for Green card directly through the EB1C category.

L1A+EB1C Senior Manager and Executive Director of Multinational Corporations Visa + Employment-Based Immigration

• The whole family can land into U.S within six months. Children can immediately enjoy educational benefits as local residents. The spouse has the legal right to work, and obtain SSN.

• Diversified investment models, Partial investment, No minimum investment limit,Relaxed standard for legal source of funds.

• Flexible operating methods, No restrictions of operating industry and site, No requirements for hiring full time employees.

• The investors have full control over the funds, ensuring the safety thereof.

• The whole family can get permanent Green card.

L1A+EB1C Senior Manager and Executive Director of Multinational Corporations Visa + Employment-Based Immigration

• Select investment mode• Design personnel structure• Prepare compliance

document

Make plan

• Organizational structure Applicant qualification certificate

• Business plan

Submit L1 Visa application

Obtain permanent Green card

According to different investment modes and business conditions, investors could choose to submit EB1C application at any time.

Obtaining approval of L1 visa extension or submit application

for Green card

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Within 3 months

Within 1.5-2 years

Within 3-6 months

Within 2.5-3 years

Start doing business based on business plan

Acquire L1 Visa

Investment Models

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Traditional ModeNew U.S Subsidiary

Establishing U.S subsidiary that relies on Chinese parent

company, this method has been generally applicable to all

types of operators who need to complete enterprise

transformation and diversification, whether the goal is for

expanding the parent company’s business in U.S market or

getting into the new field. In this way, executives can be

quickly dispatched to work in U.S without being restricted

by the time limit of six-month business visas.

Advantages�Fast visa processing time, Flexible investment amount

Cooperation ModeM&A of U.S Companies

By acquiring local companies, investors can achieve the dual

effects of expanding their business and enhancing staff

structure. Whether it is to open the North American market

rapidly with the customer resources of U.S company at the

beginning of the operation, or deepen the development of

the company in the U.S through the acquisition and merger

of downstream companies after a period of operation, using

the cooperation mode can help Chinese entrepreneurs do

more with less

Advantages�Rapid development into the local Market; Apply for Green card in advance

Latest ModeJoin the Franchise Business

Most franchise projects have the brand awareness, and are able

to provide complete business training. In the meantime, the

professional management team will be responsible for helping

to accomplish a series of professional services, such as

application for joining licenses, site selection, decoration, and

employees recruitment, so that entrepreneurs have more time

and energy to focus on the long-term development of the

company in the U.S. There are a wide selection of franchises in

the US that are suitable for L1A/ EB1C petitions. Advantages: Professional team�Double securities for Green card and investment funds

Legal Service

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Lawyer Team

§ Principal Attorney§ Member, American Immigration Lawyers

Association § Admitted before California Supreme Court§ Admitted before Federal Court of Appeal, 9th

Circuit§ Named 2013 Los Angeles Magazine Top Attorneys § Selected 2013 Southern California Super Lawyers

Rising Stars § Selected 2013,2014,2016 Pasadena Magazine Top

Attorney § Over twenty years experience in immigration Law

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Immigration + Business Comprehensive Legal Services

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Visa and Green card Application

U.S Company Business Plan and Staff Structure Design

Mergers/Acquisitions of US Companies

Sino-Us Company shareholding Structure Design

Investment Remittance and Dispute Resolution

Corporate Counsel for Numerous Local and

International Companies

Corporate Due Diligence

Investment Agreement and Compliance Document

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