Start-Up & Entrepreneur Immigration Planning
Entrepreneurs and founders seeking to establish or expand operations in the United States must align immigration strategy with business structure, funding, and growth plans. U.S. immigration law does not offer a single "startup visa," requiring careful planning across available categories.
Options may include E-2, L-1, O-1, or employment-based green card strategies depending on ownership, nationality, and business activity.
Cohen Visa advises founders on immigration pathways, structuring, and long-term planning to support scalable U.S. operations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about start-up and entrepreneur immigration
The U.S. does not offer a single "startup visa." Entrepreneurs must align immigration strategy with available categories—such as E-2, L-1, O-1, or employment-based green cards—depending on ownership, nationality, and business activity. Cohen Visa advises on pathways and structuring.
The best option depends on nationality, investment level, corporate structure, and business stage. E-2 may suit treaty-country investors; L-1 may suit those with a foreign entity; O-1 may suit founders with extraordinary ability. Cohen Visa advises on tailored solutions for scalable U.S. operations.
Funding structure, investor nationality, and equity arrangements can influence which immigration pathways are available. Cohen Visa advises founders on aligning business structure, funding, and growth plans with immigration strategy.
Early planning is critical. Immigration strategy should align with business structure from the outset. Cohen Visa advises founders on long-term planning to support establishment or expansion of U.S. operations.