{"id":305,"date":"2022-03-01T16:53:03","date_gmt":"2022-03-01T16:53:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tondinilaw.com\/?p=305"},"modified":"2025-10-20T21:38:57","modified_gmt":"2025-10-20T21:38:57","slug":"startup-visa-obtaining-a-us-visa-for-entrepreneurs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tondinilaw.com\/es\/obtencion-de-un-visado-estadounidense-para-empresarios\/","title":{"rendered":"Startup Visa: Obtener un visado estadounidense para emprendedores"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Los empresarios extranjeros son una parte importante de nuestro pa\u00eds y de nuestra econom\u00eda. Organizan y explotan una o varias empresas, asumiendo para ello riesgos financieros superiores a los normales.  M\u00e1s del 40% de los&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/fortune.com\/fortune500\/?utm_content=invest&amp;tpcc=gfortune500&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQiA3-yQBhD3ARIsAHuHT64uTVgEhY8AzgRlTVj2fj02TIpruD5Nd-vn1JSC2v_U3a114gg-gi8aAlXrEALw_wcB\">Empresas Fortune 500<\/a>&nbsp;fueron fundadas por inmigrantes. Las empresas de la lista Fortune 500 fundadas por inmigrantes de primera o segunda generaci\u00f3n tienen su sede en 33 de los 50 estados de Estados Unidos.<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>como<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.elcompanies.com\/en\/who-we-are\/the-lauder-family\/the-estee-story\">Estee Lauder<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tesla.com\/elon-musk\">Tesla<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.spacex.com\/\">SpaceX<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tesla.com\/solarpanels?energy_redirect=true\">SolarCity<\/a>,&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/\">Yahoo<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebayinc.com\/company\/our-history\/\">eBay<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/robinhood.com\/us\/en\/?utm_source=google&amp;utm_campaign=8140492012&amp;utm_content=84157057397&amp;utm_term=397665140849__robinhood__e&amp;utm_medium=cpc&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQiA3-yQBhD3ARIsAHuHT65wMxU8i5tzXCAz9NdrGIEX1hYTUKIDajKVCN2XzOt4l4hya9788scaApt0EALw_wcB\">Robinhood<\/a>&nbsp;entre otros.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Estados Unidos dispone de varias opciones de visado de no inmigrante e inmigrante para empresarios. A la hora de considerar la mejor opci\u00f3n de visado para emprendedores, es importante adoptar un enfoque global para evaluar mejor la situaci\u00f3n.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Los emprendedores est\u00e1n centrados en trabajar en su proyecto y desarrollar el negocio. Suelen preguntar:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\u00bfC\u00f3mo puedo obtener un visado para una nueva empresa en EE.UU.?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Esta es la pregunta m\u00e1s frecuente cuando me re\u00fano con un cliente: <em>\u00bfc\u00f3mo puedo obtener un visado para una nueva empresa en ee.uu.?<\/em> Con el asesoramiento y la planificaci\u00f3n adecuados, seleccionar la v\u00eda de inmigraci\u00f3n correcta para los empresarios es esencial para lograr un \u00e9xito sostenible.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Puede haber varias opciones de visado para los solicitantes de visado de empresario, que se explican a continuaci\u00f3n. Si una persona ya se encuentra en Estados Unidos con un visado de no inmigrante, como F-1, H-1B, E-2, E-1, O-1, L-1A, no es raro que haya hecho avances significativos en su carrera empresarial y ahora pueda optar a una mejor opci\u00f3n de visado.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\u00bfPuedo obtener un visado estadounidense si soy propietario de un negocio? \u00bfPuedo vivir en EE.UU. si tengo un negocio?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>La respuesta corta es s\u00ed, si el empresario cumple los requisitos de visado que permiten a una persona ser propietaria de un negocio y solicitar el visado adecuado, como el E-2, L1-A.  Empecemos por las opciones b\u00e1sicas de visado.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Visado de empresario no inmigrante: Visado E-2.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Se trata de un visado de no inmigrante basado en un tratado entre un pa\u00eds concreto y EE.UU. El inversor E-2 debe invertir fondos en la empresa estadounidense.  No hay ning\u00fan requisito espec\u00edfico sobre la cantidad a invertir, pero debe ser \"sustancial\" en relaci\u00f3n con la naturaleza de la empresa que se va a explotar en Estados Unidos.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uscis.gov\/working-in-the-united-states\/temporary-workers\/e-2-treaty-investors\">Para obtener la clasificaci\u00f3n E-2<\/a>el inversor del tratado debe:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Ser nacional de un pa\u00eds con el que Estados Unidos mantenga un tratado de comercio y navegaci\u00f3n.<\/li><li>Haber invertido, o estar activamente en proceso de invertir, una cantidad sustancial de capital en una empresa de buena fe en Estados Unidos; y<\/li><li>Estar intentando entrar en Estados Unidos \u00fanicamente para desarrollar y dirigir la empresa de inversi\u00f3n. Esto se establece demostrando al menos 50% la propiedad de la empresa o la posesi\u00f3n del control operativo a trav\u00e9s de un cargo directivo u otro dispositivo corporativo.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Por empresa de buena fe se entiende una empresa comercial o empresarial real, activa y en funcionamiento que produce servicios o bienes con \u00e1nimo de lucro. Debe cumplir los requisitos legales aplicables para hacer negocios dentro de su jurisdicci\u00f3n.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>En vigor desde el 31 de enero de 2022,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.uscis.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/document\/policy-manual-updates\/20211112-EmploymentAuthorization.pdf\">C\u00f3nyuge a cargo (E-2)<\/a>&nbsp;est\u00e1 autorizado a trabajar en virtud de su estatuto, lo que significa que estos c\u00f3nyuges dependientes no necesitar\u00e1n un documento de autorizaci\u00f3n de empleo (EAD) para trabajar en Estados Unidos.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Visado de empresario no inmigrante: H-1B.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>El visado H-1B en Estados Unidos permite a los empresarios estadounidenses emplear temporalmente a trabajadores extranjeros en ocupaciones especializadas, servicios de m\u00e9rito y capacidad excepcionales relacionados con un proyecto cooperativo de investigaci\u00f3n y desarrollo del Departamento de Defensa (DOD), o servicios como modelo de moda de m\u00e9rito o capacidad distinguidos.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uscis.gov\/working-in-the-united-states\/h-1b-specialty-occupations\">La ocupaci\u00f3n requiere<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Aplicaci\u00f3n te\u00f3rica y pr\u00e1ctica de un conjunto de conocimientos altamente especializados; y<\/li><li>Obtenci\u00f3n de un t\u00edtulo de grado o superior en la especialidad espec\u00edfica (o su equivalente) como m\u00ednimo para acceder a la ocupaci\u00f3n en Estados Unidos.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>El puesto tambi\u00e9n debe cumplir uno de los siguientes criterios para ser considerado una ocupaci\u00f3n especializada:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Normalmente, el requisito m\u00ednimo de acceso para el puesto en cuesti\u00f3n es un t\u00edtulo de grado o superior, o su equivalente.<\/li><li>El requisito de titulaci\u00f3n es com\u00fan en el sector en puestos paralelos entre organizaciones similares o, alternativamente, el trabajo es tan complejo o \u00fanico que s\u00f3lo puede ser desempe\u00f1ado por una persona con titulaci\u00f3n.<\/li><li>El empleador normalmente exige una titulaci\u00f3n o su equivalente para el puesto<\/li><li>La naturaleza de las funciones espec\u00edficas es tan especializada y compleja que los conocimientos necesarios para desempe\u00f1arlas suelen estar asociados a la obtenci\u00f3n de un t\u00edtulo de grado o superior.<\/li><li>Para poder prestar servicios en una ocupaci\u00f3n especializada debe cumplir uno de los siguientes criterios:<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Estar en posesi\u00f3n de un t\u00edtulo estadounidense de grado o superior, exigido por la especialidad profesional, expedido por una universidad acreditada.<\/li><li>Estar en posesi\u00f3n de un t\u00edtulo extranjero equivalente a una licenciatura estadounidense o superior exigida por la especialidad de que se trate, expedido por una universidad acreditada.<\/li><li>Estar en posesi\u00f3n de una licencia, registro o certificaci\u00f3n estatal sin restricciones que le autorice a ejercer plenamente la ocupaci\u00f3n especializada y a dedicarse inmediatamente a dicha especialidad en el estado en el que pretende trabajar.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\u00bfPuede un fundador de una empresa estadounidense solicitar un visado H-1B?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Una persona que sea fundadora de una empresa estadounidense y que pueda demostrar una verdadera relaci\u00f3n empleador-empleado, entre otros requisitos, puede solicitar un visado H1B.   Este visado est\u00e1 sujeto a una loter\u00eda anual si la persona nunca ha tenido un H-1B.  A la hora de dise\u00f1ar el camino adecuado a los objetivos del empresario, una parte importante del an\u00e1lisis es la situaci\u00f3n financiera de la empresa, incluidos los inversores \u00e1ngeles, el capital riesgo, los contratos con el cliente en vigor, el flujo de caja, etc.&nbsp;<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Visado de empresario no inmigrante: L-1A.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>El visado L-1A es ideal cuando la empresa de nueva creaci\u00f3n lleva un a\u00f1o funcionando en el extranjero, tiene una estructura importante y el fundador o los empleados vienen a EE.UU. para dirigir, gestionar o establecer una oficina o unidad en EE.UU. El visado L-1A es un visado de doble intenci\u00f3n (inmigrante y no inmigrante) y permite solicitar la tarjeta verde en&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.uscis.gov\/working-in-the-united-states\/permanent-workers\/employment-based-immigration-first-preference-eb-1\">Categor\u00eda EB-1C<\/a>, siempre que el solicitante cumpla los requisitos.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Para optar a la clasificaci\u00f3n L-1 en esta categor\u00eda, el empresario debe<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Tener una relaci\u00f3n cualificada con una empresa extranjera (empresa matriz, sucursal, filial o afiliada, denominadas colectivamente&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.uscis.gov\/policy-manual\/volume-6-part-f-chapter-4\"><em>organizaciones admisibles<\/em><\/a>); y<\/li><li>Actualmente es, o ser\u00e1,&nbsp;<em>hacer negocios<\/em>&nbsp;(suministro regular, sistem\u00e1tico y continuo de bienes y\/o servicios) como empleador en Estados Unidos y en al menos otro pa\u00eds directamente o a trav\u00e9s de una organizaci\u00f3n cualificada durante la estancia del beneficiario en Estados Unidos como L-1.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Para poder optar a la ayuda, el trabajador nombrado tambi\u00e9n debe<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>En general, haber trabajado para una organizaci\u00f3n cualificada en el extranjero durante un a\u00f1o ininterrumpido dentro de los tres a\u00f1os inmediatamente anteriores a su admisi\u00f3n en Estados Unidos; y<\/li><li>Estar intentando entrar en Estados Unidos para prestar servicio en un&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.uscis.gov\/policy-manual\/volume-6-part-f-chapter-4\"><em>ejecutivo&nbsp;<\/em>o&nbsp;<em>direcci\u00f3n<\/em><\/a><em>&nbsp;capacidad<\/em>&nbsp;para una sucursal de la misma empresa o una de sus organizaciones cualificadas.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>En vigor desde el 31 de enero de 2022,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.uscis.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/document\/policy-manual-updates\/20211112-EmploymentAuthorization.pdf\">C\u00f3nyuge a cargo (L-2)<\/a>&nbsp;est\u00e1 autorizado a trabajar en virtud de su estatuto, lo que significa que estos c\u00f3nyuges dependientes no necesitar\u00e1n un documento de autorizaci\u00f3n de empleo (EAD) para trabajar en Estados Unidos.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uscis.gov\/working-in-the-united-states\/permanent-workers\/employment-based-immigration-first-preference-eb-1\">Visado de inmigrante EB-1(c)<\/a>&nbsp;est\u00e1 disponible despu\u00e9s de que la empresa estadounidense haya estado operando durante 1 a\u00f1o.  No se requiere PERM (Certificaci\u00f3n Laboral).   El proceso de solicitud requiere: 1) que la empresa estadounidense presente al USCIS&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.uscis.gov\/i-140\">Formulario I-140<\/a>Petici\u00f3n de trabajador extranjero. Como parte del proceso de solicitud, el empleador debe ser capaz de demostrar una capacidad continua para pagar el salario ofrecido a partir de la fecha de prioridad. 2) Formulario&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.uscis.gov\/i-485\">I 485 Solicitud de tarjeta verde<\/a>&nbsp;puede presentarse al mismo tiempo que el I-140 o despu\u00e9s de que \u00e9ste haya sido aprobado.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Visado de empresario no inmigrante: O-1.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>El O-1 es un visado de trabajo temporal de tres a\u00f1os para las personas con '<a href=\"https:\/\/www.uscis.gov\/working-in-the-united-states\/temporary-workers\/o-1-visa-individuals-with-extraordinary-ability-or-achievement\">habilidades extraordinarias<\/a>.' Esto es posible para individuos en la cima de su campo en tecnolog\u00eda, negocios, ciencia o artes. Este visado puede ser viable especialmente para empresas de nueva creaci\u00f3n financiadas. La cualificaci\u00f3n para el visado O-1 se basa en sus logros, no en sus credenciales.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Los tipos de pruebas para la O-1 utilizados para otros fundadores de empresas de nueva creaci\u00f3n incluyen, pruebas de financiaci\u00f3n significativa, cartas de referencia de clientes, contratos con clientes sustanciales, cartas de referencia de expertos de la industria, art\u00edculos de prensa notables, salario significativo y propiedad de acciones en una empresa, valoraci\u00f3n de la empresa estadounidense, participaci\u00f3n en programas de incubadoras significativos.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Existen ocho criterios para demostrar la capacidad extraordinaria. Las personas con capacidad extraordinaria deben cumplir tres de los ocho criterios para poder optar a la O-1.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>En vigor desde el 21 de enero de 2022,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.uscis.gov\/\">Servicios de Ciudadan\u00eda e Inmigraci\u00f3n de EE.UU.<\/a>&nbsp;publicado&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.uscis.gov\/newsroom\/alerts\/uscis-provides-clarifying-guidance-for-o-1-petitions-with-a-focus-on-stem-fields\">orientaciones pol\u00edticas<\/a>&nbsp;que aclara c\u00f3mo eval\u00faa las pruebas para determinar la admisibilidad de los no inmigrantes O-1A con capacidades extraordinarias, centr\u00e1ndose en las peticiones presentadas por personas de los \u00e1mbitos de la ciencia, la tecnolog\u00eda, la ingenier\u00eda o las matem\u00e1ticas (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.uscis.gov\/working-in-the-united-states\/students-and-exchange-visitors\/optional-practical-training-extension-for-stem-students-stem-opt\">STEM<\/a>).&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.uscis.gov\/\">Servicios de Ciudadan\u00eda e Inmigraci\u00f3n de EE.UU.<\/a>&nbsp;ha tomado medidas en materia de inmigraci\u00f3n para ampliar las oportunidades de los extranjeros&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.uscis.gov\/working-in-the-united-states\/students-and-exchange-visitors\/optional-practical-training-extension-for-stem-students-stem-opt\">STEM<\/a>&nbsp;y las empresas estadounidenses que deseen contratarlos, as\u00ed como nuevas orientaciones para las peticiones O-1A de \"capacidad extraordinaria\" y de exenci\u00f3n por inter\u00e9s nacional (NIW).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Visado de inmigrante empresario: EB-2 y EB-3.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>El visado EB-2 es la segunda categor\u00eda preferente de permiso de residencia basado en el empleo que concede la residencia permanente en EE.UU. a extranjeros con titulaci\u00f3n superior o capacidad excepcional. Pueden optar a esta categor\u00eda de visado de inmigrante quienes posean un t\u00edtulo superior o su equivalente, o tengan una capacidad excepcional en ciencias, artes o negocios. El proceso consta de tres partes 1) presentaci\u00f3n&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/agencies\/eta\/foreign-labor\/programs\/permanent\">PERM<\/a>&nbsp;(Certificaci\u00f3n laboral); 2)&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.uscis.gov\/i-140\">I-140<\/a>&nbsp;Petici\u00f3n de inmigrante; y 3)&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.uscis.gov\/i-485\">I 485<\/a>- solicitud de tarjeta verde. Esta solicitud puede presentarse cuando&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/legal\/visa-law0\/visa-bulletin.html\">fecha de prioridad<\/a>&nbsp;es actual.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Visado de inmigrante empresario: EB-3.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>La&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.uscis.gov\/working-in-the-united-states\/permanent-workers\/employment-based-immigration-third-preference-eb-3\">Visado EB-3<\/a>&nbsp;es una tarjeta verde de tercera preferencia basada en el empleo para trabajadores cualificados, profesionales o de otro tipo.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>\"Trabajadores cualificados\" son las personas cuyo empleo requiere un m\u00ednimo de 2 a\u00f1os de formaci\u00f3n o experiencia, no de car\u00e1cter temporal o estacional. El trabajador cualificado debe cumplir los requisitos de educaci\u00f3n, formaci\u00f3n o experiencia de la oportunidad de empleo. La educaci\u00f3n postsecundaria pertinente puede considerarse formaci\u00f3n.<\/li><li>\"Profesionales\" son las personas cuyo trabajo requiere al menos un t\u00edtulo de bachillerato estadounidense o un t\u00edtulo extranjero equivalente y que pertenecen a profesiones liberales.<\/li><li>La subcategor\u00eda \"otros trabajadores\" corresponde a personas que realizan trabajos no cualificados que requieren menos de 2 a\u00f1os de formaci\u00f3n, educaci\u00f3n o experiencia, y que no son de car\u00e1cter temporal o estacional.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Se trata de un proceso en tres partes 1) presentaci\u00f3n&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/agencies\/eta\/foreign-labor\/programs\/permanent\">PERM<\/a>&nbsp;(Certificaci\u00f3n laboral); 2)&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.uscis.gov\/i-140\">I-140<\/a>&nbsp;Petici\u00f3n de inmigrante; y 3)&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.uscis.gov\/i-485\">I 485<\/a>- solicitud de tarjeta verde. Esta solicitud puede presentarse cuando&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/legal\/visa-law0\/visa-bulletin.html\">fecha de prioridad<\/a>&nbsp;es actual.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Regla del empresario en libertad condicional.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>El Servicio de Ciudadan\u00eda e Inmigraci\u00f3n de EE.UU. (USCIS) puso en marcha el&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.uscis.gov\/humanitarian\/humanitarian-parole\/international-entrepreneur-parole\">Libertad condicional para empresarios internacionales<\/a>&nbsp;(IEP). El solicitante debe demostrar beneficios p\u00fablicos significativos; es decir, el potencial sustancial de crecimiento r\u00e1pido y creaci\u00f3n de empleo a trav\u00e9s de startups innovadoras. El solicitante debe poseer una participaci\u00f3n de al menos 10% en una entidad estadounidense de nueva creaci\u00f3n creada en los \u00faltimos cinco a\u00f1os que tenga un potencial sustancial de r\u00e1pido crecimiento y creaci\u00f3n de empleo, y el solicitante debe desempe\u00f1ar un papel activo y central en la entidad de nueva creaci\u00f3n.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Adem\u00e1s, la entidad de nueva creaci\u00f3n debe demostrar que aportar\u00e1 un beneficio p\u00fablico significativo a Estados Unidos demostrando que 1) La entidad de nueva creaci\u00f3n ha recibido $528.293 en inversi\u00f3n cualificada subvenciones del gobierno, premios o una combinaci\u00f3n de esos fondos. 2) La start-up ha creado al menos 5 puestos de trabajo cualificados con la entidad start-up durante el periodo inicial de libertad condicional; o 3) Ha alcanzado al menos $528.293 en ingresos anuales en Estados Unidos y ha promediado un 20 por ciento de crecimiento anual de los ingresos durante el periodo inicial de libertad condicional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Si se aprueba, los empresarios obtienen la libertad condicional para entrar en Estados Unidos durante un periodo inicial de 30 meses y pueden concederse otros 30 meses de libertad condicional, siempre que el empresario cumpla determinados requisitos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Conclusi\u00f3n<\/strong>.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>En Tondini Law, ayudamos a las nuevas empresas, empresarios y fundadores individuales en diversas industrias y profesiones para lograr su sue\u00f1o americano.  Hay varios caminos disponibles para aquellos que quieren asegurar una visa de EE.UU. para trabajar en los EE.UU. por un per\u00edodo fijo o le gustar\u00eda obtener una tarjeta verde. Nuestros experimentados abogados de inmigraci\u00f3n de negocios de EE.UU. en Tondini Law pueden evaluar su elegibilidad y determinar el mejor camino de inmigraci\u00f3n para usted, su familia y sus empleados.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Foreign entrepreneurs are a significant part of our country and economy. They organize and operate a business or businesses, taking on greater than normal financial risks to do so.&nbsp; More than 40 percent of the&nbsp;Fortune 500 companies&nbsp;were founded by immigrant. First- or second-generation immigrant-founded Fortune 500 firms are headquartered in 33 of the 50 states, [&hellip;]<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":526,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"off","_et_pb_old_content":"<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Foreign entrepreneurs are a significant part of our country and economy. They organize and operate a business or businesses, taking on greater than normal financial risks to do so.&nbsp; More than 40 percent of the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/fortune.com\/fortune500\/?utm_content=invest&amp;tpcc=gfortune500&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQiA3-yQBhD3ARIsAHuHT64uTVgEhY8AzgRlTVj2fj02TIpruD5Nd-vn1JSC2v_U3a114gg-gi8aAlXrEALw_wcB\">Fortune 500 companies<\/a>&nbsp;were founded by immigrant. First- or second-generation immigrant-founded Fortune 500 firms are headquartered in 33 of the 50 states, across the United States, such<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>as<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.elcompanies.com\/en\/who-we-are\/the-lauder-family\/the-estee-story\">Estee Lauder<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tesla.com\/elon-musk\">Tesla<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.spacex.com\/\">SpaceX<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tesla.com\/solarpanels?energy_redirect=true\">SolarCity<\/a>,&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/\">Yahoo<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebayinc.com\/company\/our-history\/\">eBay<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/robinhood.com\/us\/en\/?utm_source=google&amp;utm_campaign=8140492012&amp;utm_content=84157057397&amp;utm_term=397665140849__robinhood__e&amp;utm_medium=cpc&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQiA3-yQBhD3ARIsAHuHT65wMxU8i5tzXCAz9NdrGIEX1hYTUKIDajKVCN2XzOt4l4hya9788scaApt0EALw_wcB\">Robinhood<\/a>&nbsp;among others.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The United States have several non-immigrant and immigrant visa options for entrepreneurs. When considering the best entrepreneur visa option, it is important to have a comprehensive approach to better assess the situation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Entrepreneurs are focused on working on their project and developing the business. They usually ask:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><strong>How Can I Get US Startup Visa?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This is the most common question when I meet with a client: how can I get a US startup visa?&nbsp; &nbsp; With a right advice and planning, selecting the right immigration path for entrepreneurs is essential to achieve sustainable success.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>There could be several visa options for entrepreneur visa applicants, which are explained below. If a person is already in the United States in a non-immigrant visa status, such as F-1, H-1B, E-2, E-1, O-1, L-1A, it is not uncommon that s\/he may have made significant advancements in his\/her entrepreneurship career and may now classify for a better visa option.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><strong>Can I get a U.S. Visa by Owning a Business? Can I live in the U.S. if I Own a Business?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The short answer is yes, if the entrepreneur meets the visa requirements that allows a person to own a business and apply for the right visa, such as E-2, L1-A.&nbsp; Let\u2019s start from the basic visa options.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><strong>Entrepreneur Non- Immigrant Visa: E-2 Visa.<\/strong><\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This is a non-immigrant visa based on a treaty between a particular country and the U.S. E-2 investor must invest funds in the US enterprise.&nbsp; There is no specific requirement on the amount to be invested, but it must be \u201csubstantial\u201d relative to the nature of the business to be operated in the United States.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uscis.gov\/working-in-the-united-states\/temporary-workers\/e-2-treaty-investors\">To qualify for E-2 classification<\/a>, the treaty investor must:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>Be a national of a country with which the United States maintains a treaty of commerce and navigation.<\/li><li>Have invested, or be actively in the process of investing, a substantial amount of capital in a bona fide enterprise in the United States; and<\/li><li>Be seeking to enter the United States solely to develop and direct the investment enterprise.&nbsp;This is established by showing at least 50% ownership of the enterprise or possession of operational control through a managerial position or other corporate device.<\/li><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A bona fide enterprise refers to a real, active, and operating commercial or entrepreneurial undertaking which produces services or goods for profit. It must meet applicable legal requirements for doing business within its jurisdiction.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Effective January 31, 2022,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.uscis.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/document\/policy-manual-updates\/20211112-EmploymentAuthorization.pdf\">Dependent spouse (E-2)<\/a>&nbsp;is work-authorized incident to their status, meaning that these dependent spouses will not need an employment authorization document (EAD) to work in the United States.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><strong>Entrepreneur Non-Immigrant Visa: H-1B.<\/strong><\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The H-1B visa in the United States allows U.S. employers to temporarily employ foreign workers in specialty occupations, services of exceptional merit and ability relating to a Department of Defense (DOD) cooperative research and development project, or services as a fashion model of distinguished merit or ability.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uscis.gov\/working-in-the-united-states\/h-1b-specialty-occupations\">The occupation requires<\/a>:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>Theoretical and practical application of a body of highly specialized knowledge; and<\/li><li>Attainment of a bachelor\u2019s or higher degree in the specific specialty (or its equivalent) as a minimum for entry into the occupation in the United States.<\/li><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The position must also meet one of the following criteria to qualify as a specialty occupation:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>Bachelor\u2019s or higher degree or its equivalent is normally the minimum entry requirement for the particular position<\/li><li>The degree requirement is common to the industry in parallel positions among similar organizations or, in the alternative, the job is so complex or unique that it can be performed only by an individual with a degree<\/li><li>The employer normally requires a degree or its equivalent for the position<\/li><li>The nature of the specific duties is so specialized and complex that the knowledge required to perform the duties is usually associated with the attainment of a bachelor\u2019s or higher degree.<\/li><li>For you to qualify to perform services in a specialty occupation you must meet one of the following criteria:<\/li><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>Hold a U.S. bachelor\u2019s or higher degree required by the specialty occupation from an accredited college or university<\/li><li>Hold a foreign degree that is the equivalent to a U.S. bachelor\u2019s or higher degree required by the specialty occupation from an accredited college or university<\/li><li>Hold an unrestricted state license, registration, or certification that authorizes you to fully practice the specialty occupation and be immediately engaged in that specialty in the state of intended employment<\/li><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><strong>Can a Founder of a US Enterprise Apply for H-1B Visa?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>An individual who is a founder of a U.S. enterprise, and who can show a true employer-employee relationship, among other requirements, may apply for H1B visa. &nbsp; This visa is subject to an annual lottery if the person has never had an H-1B.&nbsp; In designing the right path tailored to the entrepreneur\u2019s goals, an important part of the analysis is the company\u2019s financial situation, including angel investors, venture capital, contracts with client in place, cash flow, and more.&nbsp;<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><strong>Entrepreneur Non-Immigrant visa: L-1A.<\/strong><\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>L-1A visa is ideal where the start-up has been operating overseas for 1 year, has a significant structure, and the founder or employees are coming to the U.S. to run, manage or set up a&nbsp;U.S. office or unit. L-1A visa is a dual intent&nbsp; visa (immigrant and non-immigrant) and allows to apply for green card in&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.uscis.gov\/working-in-the-united-states\/permanent-workers\/employment-based-immigration-first-preference-eb-1\">EB-1C category<\/a>, provided that the applicant meet the requirements.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>To qualify for L-1 classification in this category, the employer must:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>Have a qualifying relationship with a foreign company (parent company, branch, subsidiary, or affiliate, collectively referred to as&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.uscis.gov\/policy-manual\/volume-6-part-f-chapter-4\"><em>qualifying organizations<\/em><\/a>); and<\/li><li>Currently be, or will be,&nbsp;<em>doing business<\/em>&nbsp;(regular, systematic, and continuous provision of goods and\/or services) as an employer in the United States and in at least one other country directly or through a qualifying organization for the duration of the beneficiary\u2019s stay in the United States as an L-1<\/li><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>To qualify, the named employee must also:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>Generally, have been working for a qualifying organization abroad for one continuous year within the three years immediately preceding his or her admission to the United States; and<\/li><li>Be seeking to enter the United States to provide service in an&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.uscis.gov\/policy-manual\/volume-6-part-f-chapter-4\"><em>executive&nbsp;<\/em>or&nbsp;<em>managerial<\/em><\/a><em>&nbsp;capacity<\/em>&nbsp;for a branch of the same employer or one of its qualifying organizations.<\/li><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Effective January 31, 2022,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.uscis.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/document\/policy-manual-updates\/20211112-EmploymentAuthorization.pdf\">Dependent spouse (L-2)<\/a>&nbsp;is work-authorized incident to their status, meaning that these dependent spouses will not need an employment authorization document (EAD) to work in the United States.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uscis.gov\/working-in-the-united-states\/permanent-workers\/employment-based-immigration-first-preference-eb-1\">EB-1(c) immigrant visa<\/a>&nbsp;is available after the U.S. enterprise has been operating for 1 year.&nbsp; No PERM (Labor Certification) is required. &nbsp; The application process requires: 1) the U.S. employer to file USCIS&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.uscis.gov\/i-140\">Form I-140<\/a>, Petition for Alien Worker. As part of the application process, the employer must be able to demonstrate a continuing ability to pay the offered wage as of the priority date. 2) Form&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.uscis.gov\/i-485\">I 485 Green Card Application<\/a>&nbsp;can be filed concurrently with the I-140 or after the I-140 is approved.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><strong>Entrepreneur Non-Immigrant Visa: O-1.<\/strong><\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The O-1 is a three-year temporary work visa for those with \u2018<a href=\"https:\/\/www.uscis.gov\/working-in-the-united-states\/temporary-workers\/o-1-visa-individuals-with-extraordinary-ability-or-achievement\">extraordinary abilities<\/a>.\u2019 This is possible for individuals at the top of their field in technology, business, science, or the arts. This visa can be viable especially for funded start-ups. Qualification for the O-1 is based on your accomplishments, not your credentials.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Types of evidence for O-1 used for other start-up founders include, evidence of significant funding, customers letters of reference, contracts with substantial customers, industry expert reference letters, notable press articles, significant salary and share ownership in a company, valuation of the US company, participation in significant incubator programs.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>There are eight criteria to demonstrate extraordinary ability. Individuals with extraordinary ability must meet&nbsp;three&nbsp;of the eight criteria&nbsp;to qualify for the O-1.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Effective January 21, 2022,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.uscis.gov\/\">U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services<\/a>&nbsp;issued&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.uscis.gov\/newsroom\/alerts\/uscis-provides-clarifying-guidance-for-o-1-petitions-with-a-focus-on-stem-fields\">policy guidance<\/a>&nbsp;clarifying how it evaluates evidence to determine eligibility for O-1A nonimmigrants of extraordinary ability, with a focus on petitions filed for individuals in science, technology, engineering, or math (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.uscis.gov\/working-in-the-united-states\/students-and-exchange-visitors\/optional-practical-training-extension-for-stem-students-stem-opt\">STEM<\/a>) fields.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.uscis.gov\/\">US Citizenship and Immigration Services<\/a>&nbsp;has taken immigration actions to expand opportunities for foreign&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.uscis.gov\/working-in-the-united-states\/students-and-exchange-visitors\/optional-practical-training-extension-for-stem-students-stem-opt\">STEM<\/a>&nbsp;scholars, students, researchers, and experts and the U.S. businesses that seek to employ them, as well as new guidance for O-1A \u201cextraordinary ability\u201d and national interest waiver (NIW) petitions.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><strong>Entrepreneur Immigrant Visa: EB-2 and EB-3.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The EB-2 visa is the second preference employment-based green card category that grants U.S. permanent residency to foreign nationals with advanced degrees or exceptional ability. Eligible candidates for this immigrant visa category include those who hold an advance degree or its equivalent, or have an exceptional ability in the sciences, arts or business. This is a three-part process: 1) filing&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/agencies\/eta\/foreign-labor\/programs\/permanent\">PERM<\/a>&nbsp;(Labor Certification); 2)&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.uscis.gov\/i-140\">I-140<\/a>&nbsp;Immigrant petition; and 3)&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.uscis.gov\/i-485\">I 485<\/a>\u2013 green card application. This application can be filed when&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/legal\/visa-law0\/visa-bulletin.html\">priority date<\/a>&nbsp;is current.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><strong>Entrepreneur Immigrant Visa: EB-3.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.uscis.gov\/working-in-the-united-states\/permanent-workers\/employment-based-immigration-third-preference-eb-3\">EB-3 visa<\/a>&nbsp;is a third preference employment-based green card for skilled, professional, or other workers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>\u201cSkilled workers\u201d are persons whose jobs require a minimum of 2 years training or experience, not of a temporary or seasonal nature. The skilled worker must meet the educational, training, or experience requirements of the job opportunity. Relevant post-secondary education may be considered as training.<\/li><li>\u201cProfessionals\u201d are persons whose job requires at least a U.S. baccalaureate or foreign equivalent degree and are a member of the professions.<\/li><li>The \u201cother workers\u201d subcategory is for persons performing unskilled labor requiring less than 2 years training, education, or experience, not of a temporary or seasonal nature.<\/li><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This is a three-part process: 1) filing&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/agencies\/eta\/foreign-labor\/programs\/permanent\">PERM<\/a>&nbsp;(Labor Certification); 2)&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.uscis.gov\/i-140\">I-140<\/a>&nbsp;Immigrant petition; and 3)&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.uscis.gov\/i-485\">I 485<\/a>\u2013 green card application. This application can be filed when&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/legal\/visa-law0\/visa-bulletin.html\">priority date<\/a>&nbsp;is current.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><strong>Parole Entrepreneur Rule.<\/strong><\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) implemented the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.uscis.gov\/humanitarian\/humanitarian-parole\/international-entrepreneur-parole\">International Entrepreneur Parole<\/a>&nbsp;(IEP). Applicant must show significant public benefits; this is, the substantial potential for rapid growth and job creation through innovative startups. The applicant must hold an ownership interest of at least 10% in a U.S. start-up entity created within the past five years that has substantial potential for rapid growth and job creation, and the applicant must play an active and central role in the start-up entity.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In addition, the start-up must demonstrate that it will provide a significant public benefit to the United States by showing that: 1) The start-up entity has received $528,293 in qualifying investment qualified government grants, awards or a combination of those fundings. 2) The start-up has created at least 5 qualified jobs with the start-up entity during the initial parole period; or 3) Reached at least $528,293 in annual revenue in the United States and averaged 20 percent in annual revenue growth during the initial parole period.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>If approved, entrepreneurs are paroled into the United States for an initial period of 30 months and additional 30 months of parole may be granted, provided that the entrepreneur meets certain requirements.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><strong>Conclusion<\/strong>.<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>At Tondini Law, we help startups, entrepreneurs, and individual founders in diverse industries and professions to achieve their American dream.&nbsp; There are several paths available for those who want to secure&nbsp;a U.S. visa to work in the U.S. for a fixed period or would like to pursue a green card. 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