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Establish Your Business. Secure Your Family's Future in the United States
One firm that knows exactly how founders and investors enter the U.S. market. IS Law Firm.
Confidential One-on-One Strategy Session
Qualification
Is This the Right Path for You?
You're a foreign entrepreneur or investor looking to establish or acquire a U.S. business.
You're a multinational executive being transferred to lead or open a U.S. office.
You're a family office or HNWI seeking an EB-5 immigrant investor pathway to permanent residency.
What's at stake
The Wrong Filing Is More Than a Delay; It's a Closed Door
A single documentation error can tie up your capital and delay your family's relocation plans for years. Most denials don't come from the investment amount; they come from how the evidence package was built.
E-2 denials lock you out for years
The difference between approval and refusal is almost always in the evidence; not the size of the investment.
EB-5 missteps cost $800K-$1M+ and years of waiting
Regional center selection and source-of-funds documentation are make-or-break.
L-1A/EB-1C timing errors
Timing mistakes can strand executives mid-transfer or disqualify the green card petition entirely.
Rules most petitioners never see coming
Strict USCIS source-of-funds tracing, consular compliance for corporate structures, and job-creation requirements under Matter of Ho standards add layers most petitioners never anticipate.
Scope of work
What We Handle
E-2 Treaty Investor Visa
Business plans, source-of-funds documentation, and treaty-trader qualification built to withstand consular scrutiny.
EB-5 Immigrant Investor Petition
Regional center selection, source-of-funds tracing, and job-creation compliance for permanent residency.
L-1A New Office Transfer
Intra-company executive and manager transfers, structured for approval at filing and at renewal.
EB-1C Multinational Executive / Manager
Green card strategy for executives and managers of qualifying multinational organizations.
Full Investor Immigration Strategy
A single roadmap across your visa pathway, your business structure, and your family's long-term plans.
Business Entity Formation & Structuring
Entity formation, operating agreements, and corporate structuring aligned with your immigration strategy from day one.
The firm
Why Investors and Founders Choose I.S. Law Firm
Multicultural Practice
Clients served in the languages and cultural contexts they operate in.
Immigration + Business Law Under One Roof
We handle the visa and the entity formation, operating agreements, and business structuring that go with it. No juggling multiple firms.
Market Specialists
Our practice is purpose-built for the geography your clients come from. We understand MENA, the way we understand Latin & Central America, Asia, Europe and Africa; not just Washington, D.C.
Your Counsel
Ismail Shahtakhtinski, Esq.
Founder & Managing Attorney
With 19+ years of multi-jurisdictional practice across Virginia, Maryland, Washington, D.C., and New York, Ismail has guided founders, family offices, and multinational executives through every stage of U.S. market entry; from first filing to final green card. An active member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), he has built his practice specifically around the geographies, languages, and business cultures of international clients.
Virginia State Bar · New York State Bar · Washington, D.C. Bar · Maryland Bar · AILA Member
Process
Why Investors and Founders Choose I.S. Law Firm
1
STEP 1
One-on-One Strategy Session (60 min)
We review your background, investment amount, business goals, and timeline. You leave knowing exactly which pathway fits and what it costs; regardless of whether we work together.
2
STEP 2
Source-of-Funds Audit & Case Assessment
We identify the specific evidence, documentation, and corporate structuring your petition requires.
3
STEP 3
Preparation & Filing
We build and file your application, coordinating with your business advisors and corporate structure as needed.
4
STEP 4
Approval & Next Steps
We monitor progress, respond to any Requests for Evidence, and prepare you for your consular or USCIS interview.
Sessions available by video (Zoom/Teams) for international clients. Time zones accommodated.
What Clients Say
Our E-2 petition was approved without a single delay. Ismail's team understood our business and our culture from the first call.
A.K., Turkish national, E-2 Treaty Investor
We were a UAE family office with no idea where to start. Fourteen months later, our EB-5 was approved and our family was relocated.
Family Office, United Arab Emirates
They handled our L-1A transfer and our U.S. entity formation together. One firm, one strategy, no confusion.
M.R., Multinational Executive
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the minimum investment for an E-2 visa?
There is no fixed legal minimum, but the investment must be substantial relative to the total cost of the business. We assess your specific situation during your strategy session.
- How long does the EB-5 process take?
Timelines vary by case type and country of birth, but most petitions move through investment, I-526E filing, and conditional residency over 18-36 months. We give you a realistic timeline at your strategy session.
- Can I apply for an L-1A if my company has never operated in the U.S.?
Yes; this is the New Office L-1A pathway, designed specifically for companies establishing their first U.S. office.
Do you serve clients who are currently outside the United States?
Yes. Just to name a few, we regularly represent clients throughout MENA, the GCC, Turkey, CIS, Israel, India, and Brazil via video consultation.
What documents do I need for the initial consultation?
Come as you are; a general outline of your business plan or investment goals is enough to start. We'll tell you exactly what's needed once we understand your situation.
Can you handle both my visa and my U.S. business formation?
Yes; this integrated approach is core to our practice. Your immigration and corporate strategy are built together, not separately.
What languages does the firm serve?
English, Arabic, Russian, Turkish, Spanish, Ukrainian, Azerbaijani, and Korean, among others.
Your First Step Is a Conversation
The strategy session is exhaustive. You'll leave with clarity on your visa pathway, timeline, and next steps; regardless of whether we work together.
We respond within 1 business day.
Your information is protected by attorney-client privilege. No chatbots; you'll speak with a real attorney.
