Secure Your Future: E-2 Visa to Green Card

Plan Your U.S. Retirement with Confidence

Welcome to Part 6 of the Law Offices of Chris M. Ingram’s E-2 Visa series! We’re thrilled to explore Green Card and retirement options, helping you transition from an E-2 visa to permanent U.S. residency.

Why Pursue a Green Card?

The E-2 visa is a fantastic start, but most clients seek a Green Card for permanent U.S. residency, freeing them from business obligations for retirement or flexibility. A Green Card ensures you can live and work in the U.S. indefinitely.

E-2 Visa and Green Card Pathways

The E-2 visa, a non-immigrant visa, doesn’t directly lead to a Green Card, but evolving U.S. immigration laws offer hope. Explore these indirect pathways:

• Family-Based Sponsorship: U.S. citizen relatives (parent, sibling, or child over 21) can sponsor you. Child sponsorship takes ~12 months; sibling sponsorship may take 8–13 years, longer for Mexico or the Philippines.

• Spousal Employment: Your spouse’s work permit can lead to employer-sponsored Green Cards, benefiting the family, including children under 21.

• Marriage to a U.S. Citizen: Since 2013, same-sex and opposite-sex spouses can sponsor Green Cards.

• Employment Sponsorship: Build U.S. connections to secure employer-sponsored Green Cards or switch to an H-1B visa with a bachelor’s degree.

• EB-1 for Extraordinary Ability: Excel in your field to qualify for an EB-1 Green Card.

• EB-5 Investment: Invest $900,000 in a Federally Designated Regional Center or grow your E-2 business to create 10 jobs with $1 million for an EB-5 Green Card.

Plan Early for Success

Start planning now to align your E-2 business with Green Card goals. Stay tuned for Part 7 on E-2 renewals. Contact us for a free consultation to craft your path to U.S. residency today!

General Overview – E Visa USA Options

E2 Part 1 – E2 Investment Visa Requirements

E2 Part 2 – E2 Visa Treaty Countries

E2 Part 3 – E2 Spouse or Employee Visa

E2 Part 4 – E2 Visa USA Minimum Investment Amount

E2 Part 5 – Finding the Right E2 Visa Business for Sale

E2 Part 6 – Retirement, E2 Visa to Green Card Process

E2 Part 7 – E2 Visa Renewal Requirements

E2 Part 8 – Investor Immigration USA Requirements Summary

Chris M. Ingram, a U.S. Immigration Attorney, is originally from Northampton, England. He earned his BA (Hons) in Law from De Montfort University, Leicester, UK, in 1994. In 1996, he completed his Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice (PGDLP) at De Montfort School of Law, followed by a Master of Laws (LL.M.) from Huddersfield University, UK, in 1998. After relocating to the United States, Chris was admitted to the New York State Bar in 2003 and has been a proud member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) since 2004.

Having experienced the U.S. immigration process firsthand with his wife and three children, Chris M. Ingram founded his law firm with a mission to ensure that every client receives the best possible immigration experience. He recognized the need for accessible and comprehensive immigration education, leading him to develop one of the most informative online platforms available today.

The Law Offices of Chris M. Ingram website now features:

1. Over 1,000 pages of immigration resources
2. Hundreds of educational videos on visa and green card options
3. Client success stories and testimonials to inspire new applicants

We continually update and expand our content to keep visitors informed about the latest immigration policies, visa options, and legal strategies.