The US, with abundant funding opportunities and an unparalleled market, remains attractive for both established and startup businesses around the world. While banking, investment, and other business dealings may be relatively quick and straightforward, immigration for non-US citizen founders, management, and employees is lengthy and complex, requiring long-term thinking and strategy. This resource seeks to outline what non-American founders may want to consider in thinking about bringing their business to the US.

  For the past two decades, the H-1B lottery and employment-based green cards have formed the twin pillars of skilled immigration to America. That architecture is now crumbling.   As EB-2 NIW approval rates plummet from 95% to 54%, EB-1A approvals slide to 67% and new H-1B petitions face a $100,000 fee, one visa category

The E-1 and E-2 visa is an investment and trade visa, enabling a non-US citizen to legally conduct business in the US. Are you looking to establish a new business in the United States, or expand an existing foreign business venture’s market reach? The E Visa might be your perfect pathway! At Gray Whale Law,

Several commentators have juxtaposed Germany’s timeline of 6 weeks to set up a business with other jurisdictions that have more friendly processes. In the US, depending on circumstances, businesses can be established within the same day. But while businesses can be formed quickly in the US by non-citizen, non-residents, (alongside other advantages), running that business