Tampa Investor Visa Attorney

Investment-Based Immigration Guidance For Your Next Move

If you are planning a significant investment linked to the Tampa area and want that investment to support living and working in the United States, you are facing high-stakes decisions. The rules are complex, and choosing the wrong path can affect your business and your family. You do not have to work through these choices alone with an investor visa attorney in Tampa.

At Maney | Gordon | Zeller, P.A., we help investors, entrepreneurs, and business owners understand their immigration options and create practical strategies that align with their plans. We focus on immigration law, and our attorneys work with both individuals and companies who are building or expanding in Florida and across the country. Our team brings over 100 years of combined immigration experience, and we are committed to long term relationships built on excellence, compassion, and loyalty.

Call (800) 708-4399 to schedule a consultation with our immigration team.

Common Types of Investor Visas

There are several investor visa options available, each with distinct requirements and benefits. At Maney | Gordon | Zeller, P.A., we assist clients in Tampa and throughout Florida with the following:

E-2 Treaty Investor Visa

The E-2 visa is available to nationals of countries that maintain a qualifying treaty with the United States. It allows investors to live and work in the U.S. while directing and developing a business.

Key features include:

• A “substantial” investment (no fixed minimum, but typically significant)
• Active management or operational control of the business
• Renewable indefinitely as long as the business remains operational
• Spouses may apply for work authorization

EB-5 Immigrant Investor Visa

The EB-5 visa provides a pathway to permanent residence for investors who meet higher investment and job-creation thresholds.

Key requirements include:

• Minimum investment of $800,000 or $1,050,000 (depending on location)
• Creation of at least 10 full-time U.S. jobs
• Lawful source of funds documentation
• Conditional green card leading to permanent residency

L-1 Visa (Business Expansion)

While not strictly an investor visa, the L-1 may be an option for foreign business owners expanding operations into the U.S.

• Requires an existing foreign company
• Allows transfer of executives or managers
• Can lead to permanent residence under certain circumstances

Our Tampa investor visa attorney can assess which option best suits your financial capacity, business goals, and immigration timeline.

Eligibility for an Investor Visa

Eligibility depends on the specific visa category, but common requirements include:

• Lawful Source of Funds: You must prove that investment funds were obtained legally through earnings, business profits, inheritance, or other legitimate means.
• At-Risk Investment: The capital must be irrevocably committed and subject to potential loss.
• Active Business: The enterprise must be a real, operating commercial business.
• Intent to Comply with Visa Terms: Applicants must demonstrate they will follow U.S. immigration laws and visa conditions.
• Nationality Requirements: Certain visas, such as the E-2, are only available to citizens of treaty countries.

Because USCIS applies strict scrutiny to investor visa petitions, working with an experienced Tampa investor visa lawyer can help ensure your application meets every legal and evidentiary requirement.

Investor Visa FAQs

How much money do I need for an investor visa?

The required amount depends on the visa type. E-2 visas require a “substantial” investment, while EB-5 visas have set minimums of $800,000 or $1,050,000.

Can my family come with me on an investor visa?

Yes. Most investor visas allow spouses and unmarried children under 21 to accompany the principal applicant. Spouses may also be eligible to work in the U.S.

Does an investor visa lead to a green card?

Some investor visas, such as the EB-5, directly lead to permanent residence. Others, like the E-2, are temporary but may offer pathways to a green card through other immigration options.

How long does the investor visa process take?

Processing times vary based on visa type, country of origin, and USCIS workload. A Tampa investor visa lawyer can provide a more accurate timeline based on your situation.

What happens if my visa is denied?

A denial does not necessarily end your immigration goals. An attorney can review the decision, address deficiencies, and explore appeals or alternative visa options.

Why Investors Choose Our Firm

When you are committing capital and planning a move that affects your entire family, you need more than basic information about visa categories. You need a legal team that focuses on immigration law and understands how investments and business plans connect to real immigration outcomes. That is how we structure our work at Maney | Gordon | Zeller, P.A..

We are a nationwide immigration law firm. Our attorneys have over a century of combined experience guiding people through employment-related visas, family-based immigration, green cards, and citizenship. This depth means we can look beyond a single filing and think about how today’s investor strategy might lead toward long term residence or future options for your children.

Our firm is guided by core values of love, compassion, excellence, and loyalty. In practice, this means we listen carefully, give honest feedback, and stay engaged as your plans evolve. Many investor visa matters unfold over years rather than months, and our clients appreciate having a consistent team that understands their history and goals.

We also work closely with both individual investors and businesses. Some clients are opening a new enterprise connected to the Tampa area. Others are expanding an existing foreign company or acquiring a U.S. operation. Whatever your structure looks like, we work to align your immigration options with the reality of your business model instead of forcing you into a one-size-fits-all path.

Contact us today to let our firm help you from start to finish.