Investor & intracompany routesUS Business Immigration from Pakistan
US investor and intracompany routes for Pakistani founders and businesses — the EB-5 investor green card and the L-1 transfer visa.
Two routes that fit Pakistani applicants.
With no E-2 treaty available to Pakistani nationals, the realistic business routes are EB-5 and L-1. We assess which fits your capital and company.
- 01
EB-5 Investor
A qualifying investment creating US jobs, leading to a green card for you and your family.
- 02
L-1A Manager
Transfer a manager or executive to a US office of your existing business.
- 03
L-1B Specialist
Transfer an employee with specialised knowledge to the US business.
- 04
New US office
Set up a new US branch and transfer in your key people over time.
Which route matches your profile?
EB-5 turns on investment and job creation; L-1 turns on a genuine, qualifying business relationship. We assess both honestly before you commit funds.
Good to know: The E-2 Treaty Investor visa is generally not available to Pakistani nationals — we focus on routes that apply to you.
EB-5 investor
- Qualifying capital investment
- Lawful source-of-funds evidence
- Creation of the required US jobs
- A compliant project or direct business
L-1 transfer
- A qualifying overseas business
- A related US entity (parent, branch, subsidiary)
- A manager, executive or specialist role
- Prior qualifying employment abroad
Documents
- Passport and corporate records
- Financial accounts and tax records
- Business plan and organisation chart
- Investment and transaction evidence
Family
- Spouse and children included
- Marriage and birth certificates
- Dependants’ passports
How we handle your US business case.
- 01Assessment & routeWe confirm whether EB-5 or L-1 fits your goals.
- 02Structure & evidenceWe help structure the investment or corporate relationship.
- 03PetitionWe prepare the petition and supporting business file.
- 04Visa & next stepsWe guide the visa stage and the longer-term plan.
Questions we hear often.
Can I use the E-2 visa?
Generally not. Pakistan does not currently have an E-2 treaty with the US, so we focus on EB-5 and L-1, which are open to Pakistani applicants.
Does EB-5 give a green card?
Yes. A successful EB-5 investment leads to conditional permanent residence, then a full green card once the conditions are met.
Do I need an existing business for L-1?
Yes. L-1 requires a qualifying overseas business and a related US entity, with the right employment history.
Can my family join me?
Yes. Spouses and dependent children are included, and an L-1 spouse may apply for work authorisation.
Investing or expanding into the US? Let’s map it.
A qualified adviser reviews your profile and gives honest guidance before you pay anything.