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EB-1 Strategy for Green Cards如何申请 EB-1 绿卡 (Legal Permanent Residency in the USA 在美合法永久居住权)

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This is where it all starts 简介

What Visa（什么签证） for What Purpose （目的何在）?

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GREEN CARDS绿卡

THE VISA PYRAMID(美国签证金字塔). WHAT IS AT THE TOP?（顶端是什么）? WHAT IS THE BEST CHOICE FOR CORPORATE EXECUTIVES,

MANAGERS AND COMPANY FOUNDERS? （什么又最适合公司企业高管，经理和公司创始人）

L-1A/L-1B, E1/E2 Investors/

Treaty Traders贸易/投资

TN, H-1B/O-1

B-1/ F-1/J-1/H-3, H-2B

90 DayESTA Visa

WaiversB-1 Business

Visitors (B/2) (tourists)

ANSWER: THE EB-1 MULTINATIONAL EXECUTIVE AND MANAGER GREEN CARDS CAN BE GOOD CHOICE（EB-1绿卡是跨国公司高管和经理的好选择）

EXECUTIVES, MANAGERS, Specialists and Essential-Skills Employees for U.S. Offices of International Companies

PROFESSIONALS; Extraordinary Ability Scholars & Scientists

TRAINEES & FOREIGN STUDENTSResearch Scholars & Specialists; Temporary workers , VIE , Interns.

BUSINESS VISITORS:Negotiate Contracts, Consult;Trainees, Install Equipmentif Purchased Overseas; B-1 au lieu de H-1B: 6 month project requiring professional services.; Visa Waiver

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I WHAT ARE THE BASIC RULES FOR EB-1 GREEN CARD ? 那么EB-1绿卡的基本要求是什么呢？

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Basic Rules: EB-1 Green Card ?

> Company in China must have been doing business for at least one year

> Manager, Executive or Founder/Owner must have been working for or running the China company for at least one year

> The Chinese Company must own or control the U.S. Subsidiary; and

> Under special rule, 50/50 Joint Venture with U.S. Company is OK.

EB-1 绿卡的基本条例

> 中国公司至少已经营业一年

> 公司创始人，董事或经理至少已在中国的公司工作一年

> 中国公司必须拥有或管理美国子公司;

> 特殊规则下，可以与美国公司进行50/50 合资。

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Result?

> If the Executive, Manager, or Founder/Ownertransfers to the U.S. Subsidiary he can obtainan EB-1 Green Card in 1-2 years

> Spouse and children under21 also obtain Green Cards

> While waiting on EB-1, family receives L-1 or L-2 visas

> Family can come on L-2 to live in USA so children cango to school; Spouse canwork.

结果？

> 如果公司董事,经理,创始

人或公司所有者转移到美国子公司工作，他在1-2年内获得EB-1绿卡

> 配偶和21岁以下未婚子女也获得绿卡

> 等待EB-1绿卡时,将得到L-1 或 L-2 签证

> 配偶和子女可以持L-2签证

移居美国，子女可在美国上学

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II EXAMPLES OF EB-1 INVESTMENTS IN USA EB-1 在美投资案例

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EB-1 Multinational Transfers (EB-1跨国调动)

Gas & Oil Energy GroupUSA, Inc.

Houston, Texas天然气和石油能源集团有限公司

休斯顿，得克萨斯

Gas & Oil Energy Group Co., Ltd. China 中国天然气和石油能源集团有限公司President（总裁）Chairman （董事长）Managing Director （经营董事）

Gas & Oil EnergyGroup Company

Canberra, Australia 天然气和石油能源集团有限公司

堪培拉，澳大利亚

Sales Managers 销售经理

100%

100%

Project Managers项目经理

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EB-1: Joint Venture 合资企业

U.S. Joint Venture 在美合资企业

New Energy Technologies（新能源技术）, LLC (Limited Liability Company有限责任公司)

GAS & Oil Energy Technology Co. Ltd.

China 中国天然气和石油技术有限

责任公司

Pipeline TechnologyUSA, Inc.

美国管道科技有限公司

50%50%

LLC: well-suited for JV: flexibility in division of profits有限责任公司： 适合合资企业： 部门利润灵活

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EB-1 Green Card : M&A 并购

5 million 5百万美金

Pipeline Technology USA, Inc. 美国管道科技有限公司

Houston, Texas

Gas & Oil Energy Group Co., Ltd. China 中国天然气和石油能源集团有限公司President（总裁）Chairman （董事长）Managing Director （经营董事）

Gas & Oil EnergyGroup Company

Canberra, Australia 天然气和石油能源集团有限公司

堪培拉，澳大利亚

Sales Managers 销售经理

100%

100%

Project Managers项目经理

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Real Estate Investments

> Invest in property management company owning several properties,

> Real estate development company

> Start your own; or buy existing company

房地产投资

>投资物业管理公司

>地产开发公司

>建立您自己的公司; 或收购其他公司

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Trading Company or Sales Office

> Paid on commissions on exports to USA from China

> Chinese company exports to U.S. customers and pays commissions on sales to its U.S. trading company on sales.

> Example: Chinese company owns Import/Export firm in California or North Carolina

> Good way for spouse and child to obtain EB-1 Green Cards, send child to school in USA

贸易公司或销售办事处

> 支付佣金

> 中国公司向美国出口并销售产品，其佣金将支付在美国销售的公司。

> 如:一家中国公司拥有一间在美

国加州／北卡罗莱纳州的进出口公司

> 帮助配偶和子女获得EB-1绿卡,孩子可以在美国上学

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Engineering Services

> Very popular form of investment for EB-1

> Back or home office in China performs services, does R&D

> Front office in USA; provides field and technical support at client sites; does business development.

> Can use for project managers> Senior Executives> Engineers transfer on L-1 visas

工程服务

> 一种非常受欢迎的EB-1投资形式

> 在中国的办公室或总公司将进行对产品的开发和研究

> 在美国的公司向客户端站点提供技术支持；开发公司业务

> 可用于项目经理

> 高管

> 工程师可持有L-1 签证

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Distributor

> Chinese company exports steel or other metals to the USA

> Your distributor can be 50/50 joint venture with American company; or

> Make acquisition, U.S. distributor stays on to manage, help train Chinese sales person

> Typically small acquisitions: $50,000 to $250,000

> Chinese managers obtain EB-1 Green Cards

分销商

> 中国公司向美国出口钢铁或其他金属

> 您的经销商可以与中国出口商50/50合资; 或者

> 进行收购，美国经销商继续管理和帮助培训中国的销售人员

> 小型收购一般在十万～二十五万美金左右

> 中方经理，高级管理人员可申请EB-1绿卡

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III VISA STRATEGIES WHILE WAITING FOR THE EB-1 GREEN CARD在等待EB-1 绿卡时的签证策略

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Case Illustration L-1A or L-1B Transfers L-1A或者L-1B签证范例

Gas & Oil Energy GroupUSA, Inc.

Houston, Texas天然气和石油能源集团有限公司

休斯顿，得克萨斯

Gas & Oil Energy Group Co., Ltd. China 中国天然气和石油能源集团有限公司President（总裁）Chairman （董事长）Managing Director （经营董事）

Gas & Oil EnergyGroup Company

Canberra, Australia 天然气和石油能源集团有限公司

堪培拉，澳大利亚

100%

100%

Engineers 工程师Technicians 技术员工

Project Managers 项目经理Engineers and

Specialists 工程师及专家

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Advantages of L-1 Transfers

> Allows temporary admission into USA for 1-7 years

> L-1 employee can be in USA only part-time, spend majority of time in China

> L-2 Spouse and children can live in USA, attend school

> Can be used for 3 types of employees:

– Executives, Chairman , Director – Managers; and – Specialists: engineers,

technicians, scientists, anyone with « specialized knowledge » of company processes

• Example of Chinese welders

L-1 签证的优势

> 允许入境美国时间达1-7年> L-1员工大部分时间在中国工作，不

可以在美国全职工作

> 持有L-2签证的配偶和孩子可以居住在美国，并在美国上学

> 可用于一下三类员工

– 总裁，董事长，董事

– 经理及

– 专家：工程师，技术员工，科学家，对公司流程有专业知识的员工

• 举例：中国焊工

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Strategy: Use both L-1 & EB-1 Green Cards

> Use L-1 to quickly staff new U.S. subsidiary or joint venture

> Long-Term: plan on Green Cards for key executives,chairman, managers

> Can continue to use L-1 for other transfers of key personnel

> Advantages: flexibility and speed

策略:使用L – 1 及EB-1绿卡

> 利用L-1 签证为在美国的子公司或合资企业快速配备员工

> 长远考虑：为公司重要董事，高管和经理申请绿卡

> 可以继续使用L-1签证对其他关键人员进行调动

> L-1签证的优势在于灵活性和速度

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Example: L1to EB-1

> Chinese company purchased 70% of Texas Pipeline Tools, Inc. for $2.5 million in January 2014.

> U.S. founder, Mr. Jones, continues to own 30% and serve as President

> In May 2014, Company founder, Mr. Chang Sr. (Chairman) Chang) and his son, Mr. Chang, (CEO) transfer on L-1 visas, will stay only 120 days or less in the USA each year.

> Mr. Chang Sr. and Mr. Chang also hold titles of Chairman and CEO of Texas subsidiary

> Spouse of son moves to Texas in August 2014 to put daughter in public school on L-2 visa.

> Mr. Chang (son) will receive EB-1 Green Card for himself and family in 2015

> Mr. Chang Sr. will stay temporarily on L-1A , not use Green Card.

> Chinese company now sending 2 production engineers to USA on L-1B « specialized knowledge » visas

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Result in Texas with Purchse of Pipeline Tools, Inc.

> Good result for business, can transfer key personnel to support purchase of 70% of company:

> Good result for personal situation of family of Mr. Chang

> Flexibility: Mr. Chang can later decide to give up EB-1 Green Card and go back to L-1 status

> Spouse and child can keep Green Cards

> 成功帮助公司业绩，可调动关键人员支持已购买的70%

> 成功帮助张先生和他的家人

> 灵活性：张先生稍后可以选择放弃绿卡，恢复持有L-1签证

> 太太和孩子可以继续持有美国绿卡

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IV EB-1 FAQ 常见问题(Frequently Asked Questions)

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FAQ #1 常见问题 ＃1

> How long does the EB-1 Green Card Process Take?

> About 1-2 years.

> EB-1绿卡审核需要多长时间?

> 大约1 - 2年

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FAQ #2 How soon can the EB-1 application be filed?

> If a new U.S. subsidiary and direct investment, the EB-1 petition cannot be filed until the U.S. company has been doing business for one year. After that the process can take 8-12 months.

> If the Chinese Company does an M&A: acquires the U.S. company, the application can be filed immediately. The process now takes 8-12 months

常见问题＃2 多快可以EB-1绿卡？

> 如果是全新并直接投资的美国公司，那么申请人必须等到美国子公司营业1年后才有资格申请。之后, 这个过程大概需要8 - 12个月。

> 如果中国公司进行并购：收购美国公司,那么可以立即申请绿卡。这一过程通常需要8 - 12个月。

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FAQ # 3: Is there a Quota for EB-1?

> No. Unlike EB-5 and other types of Green Cards, the quota on the number of EB-1 Green Cards has never been applied. So there are no processing delays because visas are not available or because of « visa retrogression »

– Example: in 2015 we expect that Chinese EB-5 cases will have 1 year wait to file for Green Cards

– Example: in 2014 Indian EB-3 cases now have 10 year wait to file for Green Cards

– These types of quotas do not apply to EB-1: Multinational Executive/Manager Visas are #1, favored by U.S. Immigration laws

常见问题＃3 EB-1绿卡有配额吗？

没有，与 EB-5 和其他类型绿卡不同, EB-1 绿卡从没有名额限制。EB-1 绿卡

审核时间不会被签证《断档》所影响，延迟审核时间。

— 例：预计2015年，申请EB-5绿卡的中国公民排期将达1年。－例：2014年印度公民申请EB-3绿卡的排期时间为10年

EB-1不存在这样的名额限制:跨国公司行政／公司高管签证 最受美国移民法律青睐

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FAQ # 4:

Does the EB-1 Chinese Manager or Executive have to work only in the USA?No. Once the Green Card is issued, the Manager or Executive can go to the USA and then return to China. After that he need only come to the USA when required for business, but at least 2-3 times per year. He should maintain ties with USA, own or rent real estate in the USA, file taxes in the USA, earn a salary in the USA. He must show that the USA is his country of permanent residence/ or that he intends to permanently reside in the U.S.

常见问题＃4

> EB-1中国经理或行政人员必须只在美国工作吗?

> 不。一旦收到绿卡，公司的行政人员或经理可以去美国,然后回到中国。之后,他只需要来美国处理业务,但至少每年2 - 3次。他应该在拥有或租赁房地产，向美国报税,收入来自美国。他必须表明美国为他的永久居留国 。

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FAQ #5: How large an investment must be made for EB-1?

> Answer: There is no set rule. The investment should be large enough to either start a new U.S. business or buy an existing business. The Green Card is not based on the investment, as with EB-5; it is based on the fact that the Executive or Manager has been running the Chinese company and is now coming to the USA to run the U.S. company

> Very small investments in new offices can qualify, under $100,000. Special New Office L-1

> Joint Ventures with U.S. companies can qualify

常见问题＃5: EB-1投资规模需要有对大？

> 没有固定的要求。投资应足够创建一个全新的美国企业，或足够购买一个现有的企业。EB-1绿卡不是基于投资,与EB – 5不同。EB-1绿卡是

针对已在中国公司运行业务的经理或高管人员, 现在需要来美国经营美国公司。

> 投资非常小的新公司可获得资格，金额小于50万美元。

> 与美国公司合资也可获得资格。

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FAQ #6: Are there any geographic limitations on EB-1 ?

> No. Unlike EB-5, which usually is located in TEA area of either high unemployment or rural area, there are no limitations. Entire USA is your market.

常见问题# 6:EB-1有地理限制吗?

> 不。不像同于EB - 5, 通常位于高失业率或农村地区, EB-1没有地理限制。整个美国都可以是您的市场。

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FAQ #7: Does EB-1 Require Creation of 10 Jobs per Green Card?

> No. Unlike EB-5, EB-1 does not have any 10 jobs requirement

> Caution: For EB-1 to be successful, you must show good business plan and need for services of executive or manager in the USA. A one person or very small U.S. company will not work.

> Consult with immigration advisor

常见问题 ＃7： EB-1绿卡要求申请人创造10就业岗位吗？

> 不。不同于EB - 5, EB-1不存在创造10个新工作岗位的要求。

> 注意:EB-1要想获得成功,您需要展示一个良好的商业计划，并且需要展示经理或高级管理人员会为在美国公司经营的提供帮助。如果在美国公司太小，如一人公司，不会成功。

> 咨询美国移民顾问

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FAQ #8: Can EB-1 be used in Combination with EB-5?

> Yes. > The project from China is now in

planning stages for factory in Houston, Texas USA that will employ 300 people. L-1A visas and EB-1 Green Cards will be used for key managers and executives to run factory.

> Company will also raise $10 million from 20 EB-5 investors in China who will not play any role in factory. Each investor will loan to factory $500,000 through new Limited Partnership.

> EB-5 will require factory to create 200 jobs, which will not be problem.

> So your new U.S. company can also raise capital from family and friends under EB-5 so long as you will create 10 jobs, direct or indirect, per investor.

常见问题＃8: EB-1 可以与 EB-5 结合吗？

> 可以。

> 工作岗位。来自此公司的重要高管和经理将获得L-1A签证及EB-1绿卡。

> 公司还将从20位EB-5投资人筹集1000万美元，投资者不参与公司管理。每位投资者将以有限合伙人身份，向工厂进行50万美元的投资。

> EB-5将要求工厂创造200个工作岗位，所以不存在问题。

> 所以您在美国的新公司还可以从家人和朋友通过EB-5筹集资金。只要每个投资者将创建10个直接或间接就业机会。

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FAQ #9: Can the EB-1 be used by more than one manager or executive in the Chinese company?

Yes. There is no quota per company on the number of EB-1s.

常见问题 ＃9: 可以有多位来自中国公司的经理或高管申请 EB-1绿卡吗？

可以。每间公司没有EB-1申请限额。

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FAQ #10 How many Managers, Executives at Each Company Can take Advantage of EB-1 ?

> It depends upon size of business > You must show why the position can be

considered managerial or executive> Managers can either supervise other

managers or professionals; or manage a function without any direct subordinates, example: Laboratory Testing Manager, Business Development Manager. Organization charts and examples of managerial duties are important.

> General rules on number of EB-1s: – Distributor or trading company 1-2– Manufacturing: 5-10 or more– Property Management: 1-2– Services sector: 3-5

常见问题 ＃10: 那么公司有多少位经理或高管可以申请EB-1绿卡呢？

> 它取决公司的大小

> 您必须充分说明这个职位为经理，或高级管理人员的理由。

> 经理可以监督其他经理或专业人士;或管理一个没有直接下属的部门。例如:实验室测试经理、业务发展经理。公司的组织结构图和高级管理人员工作职责非常重要。

> 通常情况下公司申请EB-1绿卡的数量:– 经销商或贸易公司1-2– 制造业: 5-10 或更多

– 物业管理: 1-2– 服务业: 3-5

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FAQ # 11: Can you give up your EB-1 Green Card?

> Yes. You can do so without any penalty.

> The executive or manager can give up the Green Card while allowing his spouse or any children under age 21 to keep it.

> The executive or manager will then be able to work and travel between China and the USA on L-1A. At anytime he can decide to reapply for the EB-1.

常见问题 ＃11: 您是否可以放弃自己的绿卡？

> 可以。您可以放弃绿卡，没有任何惩罚。

> 可以放弃绿卡后, 您的配偶或任何21岁以下儿童继续持有绿卡。

> 放弃绿卡后，您可持有L-1A签证往返中国和美国之间。您也可以随时重新申请EB-1绿卡。

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FAQ #12: What is the major difference between EB-1 and EB-5?

> EB-1 takes 1-2 years; EB-5 takes 5-6 years> EB-5 is for someone who is not interested in

running or working in a U.S. business. It is purely an investment visa.

> EB-1 is for a manager or executive who sees a good business opportunity to make money in the U.S., whether by making a new, direct investment in the United States, by making an acquisition of an existing U.S. company; or through a joint venture.

> Unlike the EB-5, each EB-1 does not have to make any personal investment in a U.S. company. So lower level managers can also use EB-1.

> EB-1 provides greater flexibility to move family to USA quickly, and to put children in school.

常见问题 ＃12:EB-1和 EB-5最主要的差别在哪里？

> EB-1需要1 - 2年, 而EB-5需要5 - 6年> EB – 5是为在美国的企业运作或在美国工作

不感兴趣的投资人所准备的。这为纯粹的投资签证。

> EB-1是为经理或高管人员认为在美国存在

赚钱的机会。无论是通过直接投资一家全新的美国公司,通过收购现有的美国公司,或通过与美国企业合资。

> 不同于EB – 5, EB-1申请人不需要对在美国

的公司进行个人投资。所以低层经理同样可以申请EB-1。

> EB-1灵活性强，并能帮助您的家人快速移居美国，子女可以顺利在美国学校就读。

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