常見簽證類型說明 ：

L-1 跨國企業高管簽證

L-1 Visa: Intracompany Transferee Visa

適用於企業將海外高管或具專業知識員工，派至美國子公司工作。

申請條件摘要：

• 派遣公司與美國公司須為合格關聯企業（母子公司、分公司或附屬機構）

• 申請人須於過去三年中，為海外公司工作至少一年

• 可申請 L-1A（高管/經理）或 L-1B（專業知識人員）

• 最長可續簽至 7 年，配偶與子女可隨行並取得身份

For executives, managers, or specialized knowledge staff transferred from a foreign office to a U.S. branch.

Key Highlights:

• U.S. and foreign entities must have a qualifying relationship

• The applicant must have worked for the foreign company for at least one year within the past three

• Two types: L-1A (executives/managers) and L-1B (specialized knowledge)

• Valid up to 7 years; spouse and children may accompany and obtain dependent visas

E-2 條約商人投資簽證

E-2 Visa: Treaty Investor Visa

適用於條約國公民赴美投資並經營企業，例如日本、台灣、韓國、德國等。

申請條件摘要：

• 申請人須擁有該企業至少 50% 股權並實際經營

• 投資金額須具有「經濟實質性」，不設最低門檻但需合理覆蓋營運成本

• 投資須為「積極型」營運（非被動收益型）

• 可續簽無限次，配偶可合法工作，子女可就讀美國學校

For nationals of treaty countries who invest in and manage a business in the U.S. (e.g., Taiwan, Japan, Germany).

Key Highlights:

• The applicant must own at least 50% of the business and be actively involved in management

• Investment must be substantial and sufficient to support business operations

• The business must be active and profit-generating—not a passive investment

• Unlimited renewals possible; spouse can work legally and children can attend U.S. school

EB-1 簽證：優先職業移民

EB-1 Visa: Priority Workers

適用於在科學、教育、商業或藝術領域具傑出成就者。

類別說明：

• EB-1A： 傑出人才（無需雇主 offer）

• EB-1B： 國際級優秀教授或研究人員，須有三年以上經驗

• EB-1C： 跨國企業內部調派的高階主管或經理人

For individuals with exceptional ability in science, business, education, or athletics.

Categories:

• EB-1A: Extraordinary ability in arts, sciences, education, business, or athletics; no job offer required

• EB-1B: Outstanding professors or researchers with international recognition and at least three years of experience

• EB-1C: Multinational executives or managers transferred from an overseas affiliate to a U.S. entity

NIW 簽證：國家利益豁免（屬 EB-2 分類）

NIW: National Interest Waiver (EB-2)

適用於具碩士學位以上或同等能力的專業人士，若能證明其工作有助於美國公共利益，可豁免雇主聘用與勞工證。

For professionals with advanced degrees or exceptional ability, who can demonstrate their work benefits U.S. national interests. Job offer and labor certification may be waived.

EB-5 投資移民

EB-5 Visa: Investment Immigration

透過投資美國企業取得綠卡，可選擇直接投資或透過區域中心項目。

重點資訊：

• 最低投資額：80 萬美元（TEA）／105 萬美元（非 TEA）

• 必須創造至少 10 個全職就業機會

• 優先配額保留：偏鄉地區、高失業區、基礎建設項目

• 2022年改革法案：保障已送件申請（祖父條款）

• 資金來源須合法，並持續投入風險中

Green card through investment in a U.S. business, either directly or through a USCIS-approved Regional Center.

Key Highlights:

• Minimum investment: $800,000 (TEA) or $1,050,000 (non-TEA)

• Must create at least 10 full-time U.S. jobs

• Visa quota reserved for rural, high-unemployment, and infrastructure projects

• “Grandfathering” protection for timely-filed petitions under 2022 reform law

• Funds must be legally sourced and at-risk throughout the process