Immigration from Ireland to the United States
Much like in the U.S., the economic decline in Ireland has affected all aspects of public and private sector businesses. However, the finance and real estate market in Ireland have been hit extremely hard, making it nearly impossible for anyone to get funding in order to transact business. This is especially challenging for companies and businesses that are attempting to maintain or expand into new markets. expand into new locations. Even if collateral is available to fund the transaction, additional funding is generally unavailable.
The real estate market in the U.S. is slowly seeing an upturn and is not nearly as dire as the market in Ireland. At Teplen Law Group, PLLC, we can help immigrants from Ireland deal with a difficult business situation. It may be possible to expand your business to the U.S. and capitalize on the more optimistic real estate and business opportunities that the U.S. currently offers.
Ireland immigrants that are business owners or investors may be eligible for an E-visa or L-visa. Since there is no cap on the numbers of E-visas granted each year, an individual is able to apply for the visa as soon as they are able. Once the E-Visa has been obtained, it can be renewed indefinitely, for as long as business is being conducted in the U.S. or likewise the L offers a shortcut to permanent residence.
Family Sponsorship – A Path to Legal Permanent Residence
It is our firm’s mission to preserve family unity and we recognize that the value of the care and support that the family provides is central to achieving a successful resettlement. Many derivative visas are available to foreign nationals, and coupled with a related, proven strategy can affect a successful family petition, (Link to family immigration) granting the ability to live and work permanently in the U.S.
Visiting the U.S.
Since the scope of our immigration practice is so vast, we are able to also help students and tourists from Ireland gain legal access to the U.S. through the use of a J-visa, F-visa or B-visa.
For information on how Ireland immigrants can obtain the proper business or personal visas, call our offices in New York City at 212-401-4040 or Toll-Free in the U.S. at 800-244-5266. You can also contact us online.
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