To continue my business in long term what visa status or resident-ship I need to acquire?

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   J Ferrari

   Los Angeles Immigration Attorney

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   Answered October 02, 2012 16:57. What can be done cannot be determined piecemeal and without facts.
   
   You need to retain an experienced immigration lawyer, whether myself or one of my colleagues, to review all the facts, advise you, and handle the case.

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   Chong Hae YePro

   Federal Way Immigration Attorney

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   Answered October 02, 2012 17:13. E-2, if your country of citizenship qualifies.

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   Karin Wolman

   New York Immigration Attorney

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   Answered October 02, 2012 17:47. If the US does not have a qualifying treaty of friendship, commerce &navigation with your home country, (the basis for an E-2 visa), then you need to be a permanent resident. The L-2 unrestricted EAD is not a long- term solution for a start-up business, and all potential paths to residence need to be explored. You and your L-1 spouse need to consult with an attorney to identify the options available to you.

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