What investor immigration options can be discussed during a consultation?

The consultation can address E-2, L-1, EB-5, related business immigration comparisons, source of funds issues, and problems affecting those classifications.

Should I send documents before the consultation?

Relevant documents can improve the review when the issue depends on a transaction, corporate structure, prior government decision, source of funds record, or previous immigration filing.

Can the consultation determine whether E-2 or L-1 is better for a business owner?

Potentially. The analysis can compare nationality, foreign business history, ownership, proposed U.S. operations, investment structure, employment history, and long term immigration objectives.

Can an EB-5 project be reviewed during a consultation?

Immigration eligibility issues can be reviewed. Financial, securities, tax, and investment due diligence are separate matters and may require other qualified professionals.

Should I disclose a prior visa refusal or immigration denial?

Yes. Prior refusals, RFEs, denials, petitions, visa applications, and other material immigration history can affect the current legal analysis.

Does a consultation automatically include preparation or filing of a case?

No. Any further legal representation and scope of services are governed by a separate written engagement agreement.

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Get an individual review of an E-2, L-1, EB-5, or related business immigration matter before you invest, file, respond to the government, or make an important immigration decision.

Legal content reviewed by Peter Messersmith , Senior Immigration Attorney Reviewed September 12, 2026

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Provide a short summary of what you are trying to accomplish and any issue that may affect your case.

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E-2 Investment, business purchase, source of funds, and visa strategy

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EB-5 Investor eligibility, source of funds, and immigrant process

Problem Cases RFEs, denials, refusals, and prior immigration issues

Individual Case Review

Tell us what you are trying to accomplish

The useful starting point is your actual situation. We can then identify the immigration questions that need to be addressed.

Your immigration objective

Tell us whether the goal is a temporary visa, permanent residence, business expansion, investment, or resolution of an existing immigration problem.

The business or investment

Explain the business, ownership, transaction, investment amount, foreign company, or proposed U.S. operation.

Immigration history

Let us know about prior visas, petitions, refusals, RFEs, denials, CBP encounters, or other government action that may affect the analysis.

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What should you include?

You do not need to prepare a complete legal file before contacting us. A concise summary is enough to begin.

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Your nationality and current U.S. immigration status, if applicable

The visa or immigration result you are seeking

Basic information about the business or proposed investment

Any important deadline, interview, filing, or travel date

Copies or descriptions of any refusal, RFE, NOID, or denial

The Messersmith Law Firm, P.A.

Investor and business immigration counsel

The firm represents immigration clients in the United States and abroad and handles individual investor, business, and immigration problem matters.

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Consultation questions

Can I contact the firm if I am not sure whether E-2, L-1, or EB-5 is the right option?

Yes. The purpose of an individual review can include identifying which immigration options should be considered based on the actual business, investment, immigration history, and long term objective.

Should I mention a prior refusal or denial?

Yes. Prior visa refusals, USCIS decisions, CBP encounters, petitions, applications, or other government action can materially affect the legal analysis.

Does submitting the form hire the firm?

No. Sending an inquiry or completing a consultation does not by itself create an attorney client relationship. Any representation is governed by a separate written engagement agreement accepted by the firm.

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Start with the facts. We can determine what immigration questions need to be addressed.

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