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WHGC Newport Beach, California
1301 Dove St, Suite 1050
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Southern California USA
Maps & Directions
(p) 949-833-8483
(f) 949-833-2281

WHGC Mountain View, California
2570 West El Camino Real
Suite 440
Mountain View, CA 94040
Northern California USA
Maps & Directions
(p) 650-209-1230
(f) 650-209-1231

WHGC Beijing, China
12/F, Excel Centre
No.6, Wudinghou Street,
Xicheng District
Beijing, P.R. China 100140
Maps & Directions
(p)+86 10 8800 3788
(f)+86 10 8800 3800

WHGC Taipei, Taiwan
World Commercial
2F, No. 131, Sec. 3,
Minsheng E. Rd.,  
Taipei City 105, Taiwan
Maps & Directions
(p) +886 (0)2 2717-2778
(f) +886 (0)2 2717-2779

Telephone:
1-888-WHGCLAW
1-888-944-2529

Immigration & Foreign Investment

Immigration and Large-Scale Foreign Investments

Legal Help to Meet the Business Immigration Goals of Foreign Investors with E-1 and E-2 Investor Visas

With a weakened U.S. dollar, investing in the U.S. has become more attractive. Now is a good time to invest, but you must do it wisely and with a good understanding of local conditions.

The California immigration professionals at Wang, Hartmann, Gibbs & Cauley, P.L.C. work with investors from China and other countries in Asia and the Middle East who are seeking entry into the U.S. for business purposes on an E-1 Treaty Investor or E-2 Treaty Trader visa.

Contact our law offices in Newport Beach or Mountain View, California, or in Beijing, China, to arrange for a consultation.

Our staff speak Mandarin Chinese and English.

Developing Your U.S. Investment / Business Strategy

You'd like to invest in the U.S., but you haven't identified the most appropriate business venture or business opportunity. That's fine. The business attorneys at Wang, Hartmann, Gibbs & Cauley can help you identify business investments or help you start your own business.

  • Are you considering real estate development? Prices are good right now for the long-term investor, but location is everything. Allow us to investigate and present you with the best investment options for your specific situation
  • Considering expanding a textile business into the U.S. for business reasons? We can help you find the right location and workforce.
  • Want to start your own business? We can explain the key industries identified by the World Trade Organization and the best location for you to start your business based on your specific product or industry.

Business Planning Services

Our business attorneys provide a wide range of services to foreign investors seeking investment visas (see U.S. immigration restrictions for E-1 and E-2 investor visas). Begin your business planning with us and we’ll take care of all of your needs, including:

Identify the right location and help you connect with the local Chamber of Commerce

  • Advise on business strategies and help development of a business plan
  • Handle the legal issues in forming your new business entity
  • Manage your intellectual property assets through proper filing of copyright, trademark, and patent protection
  • Help you identify local business management resources, such as accountants and executive recruiters
  • Ensure your new business complies with local and national labor laws and is protected from potential employee lawsuits with appropriate employee contracts and an employee handbook

Invest in Your Future in the U.S.

Contact the international investment attorneys at Wang, Hartmann, Gibbs & Cauley to arrange a consultation to learn more about E-1 Treaty Investor and E-2 Treaty Trader visas.

Serving domestic and multi-national corporations with business interests in the United States, China, Korea, the Philippines, India, Africa, Europe, and Latin America, Wang, Hartmann, Gibbs & Cauley, P.L.C. represents California businesses based in Los Angeles, San Diego, San Jose, Mountain View, San Francisco, Oakland, Sacramento, Costa Mesa, Irvine, Laguna Hills, Palo Alto, Long Beach, Santa Ana, and in the communities of Orange County, Riverside County, and San Bernardino County.