Services for Your U.S. Venture
Our services
In addition to advising on U.S. visas and green cards, we provide selected services that may be essential to preparing, carrying out, or further planning your venture in the United States. Depending on your personal or business circumstances, we can also assist you with practical, organizational, and legal matters related to relocating, settling into life in the United States, and establishing a business or professional presence in the country.
- Tax questions relating to your U.S. venture
We advise you on the German tax implications of your venture in the United States. This includes, in particular, leaving and entering Germany for tax purposes, investments in the United States, interests in U.S. companies, and questions concerning the appropriate corporate and tax structure. Where necessary, we coordinate the German perspective with U.S. advisors and help you identify tax risks at an early stage.
- U.S. immigration records and government agency inquiries
We request access to your records from the relevant U.S. government agencies. This includes identifying the appropriate agency, preparing and submitting the necessary records request, and reviewing the documents received with you. This can, for example, make prior visa applications, agency notes, or records relating to border inspections available for use in preparing for further steps.
- Assistance with U.S. business formation
If your U.S. venture involves establishing a business, we can assist you with the initial steps of forming a company in the United States. This includes, in particular, questions regarding the selection and structuring of an LLC or corporation, as well as coordinating the corporate structure with your visa and investment plans.
- First steps after entering the United States
Getting started in the United States involves numerous organizational matters. We provide guidance on initial administrative steps, such as obtaining a Social Security number, and help you identify and address the issues that are relevant to your personal or professional circumstances at an early stage.
- Documenting the source of investment funds
For investment-based visas such as the E-2 or EB-5 visa, we prepare a structured documentation of the source of your investment funds. We review the available documentation, document the source and transfer of the funds in a clear and traceable manner, and prepare a detailed financial report for the visa application process. Sources may include, for example, income, proceeds from the sale of a business, real estate sales, inheritances, or cryptocurrency.
- Assistance with relocation and settling in
Relocating to the United States involves much more than obtaining a visa. Depending on your needs, we can assist you with practical matters relating to your move, getting settled after your arrival, and establishing a new personal or professional base in the United States.
- Connecting you with specialized professionals
Not every issue can be appropriately addressed as part of a visa process. If specialized U.S. legal, tax, or other professional expertise is required, we can, if needed, connect you with suitable U.S. attorneys, tax advisors, or other qualified professionals from our network.
- FAQ: U.S. visas and green cards
Our FAQs answer frequently asked questions about U.S. visas and green cards, including eligibility requirements, the application process, costs, validity periods, and common scenarios. The FAQs provide initial guidance; for a specific venture, we provide individualized advice.
