GENERAL INFORMATION · Official sources checked · Plain English · Not legal advice

American Ambassador · Straight Talk For Canadians

Build better questions before the lawyer meeting.

A no-send planning tool that organizes topics. It does not score eligibility or recommend a visa.

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This tool helps organize a first conversation. It does not know your full facts, does not create legal advice, and does not send or save answers.

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The local proof calculates a starting topic in your browser. Bring the questions to licensed U.S. immigration counsel before acting.

Official Sources And Review Status

USCIS

Official E-2, EB-5, L-1, form, and policy guidance.

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Department of State

Treaty countries, visa process, and monthly Visa Bulletin information.

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Congress and SEC

Current EB-5 statute plus investor-protection and fraud warnings.

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Sources checked August 2026. Recheck forms, fees, policy, Visa Bulletin availability, and processing information before relying on any page.

This is general information only. I’m not an immigration lawyer. American Ambassador does not determine eligibility, authorize work or travel, recommend an investment, or guarantee approval, timing, admission, permanent residence, capital repayment, or results. Laws and agency practices change.