D&A provides assistance for US immigration visa from Singapore. We offer world class immigration and legal services. Connect with us for more info.
For a decade the law firm of Davies & Associates has been proud to serve businesses and individuals resident in Singapore. Our physical presence in Singapore and across Asia, Europe and the United States gives us a unique understanding of our clients’ needs, our clients’ businesses, and the immigration process.
While our lawyers work with some of Singapore’s largest public companies, we also assist entrepreneurs of multiple nationalities establish their businesses in the United States. The lawyers in our private clients team help advise families resident in Singapore on their immigration process.
Obtaining permission to work in the United States can be a complicated process and requires a working knowledge of the different visa options that are available. Our immigration lawyers advise businesses and individuals so they can navigate this process with optimal efficiency and minimal expense.
While our immigration lawyers have enjoyed a 100% success rate for the visas application we have submitted, prior performance should not be seen as an indication of future success.
The experienced business lawyers at Davies & Associates provides customized, tailored legal services and solutions for entrepreneurs and business owners.
Whether you need advice and assistance related to incorporating a business; want to explore accounting solutions for your organization; or you need an experienced legal advocate in your corner to assist with M&A activity, you can rely on a Davies & Associates business attorney to meet your needs and exceed your expectations.
We help clients from all over the world come to the United States and establish new businesses, acquire existing businesses and make investments in a manner that enables our clients to obtain an applicable visa. With our help, you can attain citizenship by investment and find your success here.
The EB5 visa offers US permanent residency in exchange for a minimum $800,000 investment in the United States. It is one of the fastest and most effective routes to a Green Card, which offers freedom to live, work, study or retire anywhere in America. The EB5 investment must be made in a new commercial enterprise, it must come from a clean source of funds, and it must create ten American jobs. Investors have the option to make their own investment under the Direct EB5 route or to invest through the Regional Center program. You will find a full guide to the EB5 program below.
Applicants for permanent residency based on their relationship to a US Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident (green card holder) are divided into different categories. Which category you are placed into determines how long you will have to wait for a green card to become available for you.
Davies & Associates in Singapore
In Singapore Davies & Associates are incorporated under the name Global Citizenship Services, Pte. Ltd. (“GCS”). This is in part because GCS hold our firm’s license to operate the Grenadian Citizenship by investment program. A list of license holders is published by the Government of Grenada.
As of January 2023, every visa application filed by our firm for a resident of Singapore has been approved. No exceptions
Our track record speaks for itself. Zero RFEs. Zero Denials. 100% Approvals in Singapore.
We pride ourselves on being the US immigration firm of choice serving the Singapore market. Our client-centric mindset has positioned us well to advise and counsel clients, who have distinguished businesses across Asia and trust us to coordinate strategies across multiple jurisdictions.
We assist business of all sizes establish themselves and grow in the US. Our Singapore team often find themselves called on to assist Singaporean registered businesses. Our Singapore team also work with our lawyers in Vietnam, the Philippines, India, Taiwan, Italy, the UK, Grenada and the United States to assist businesses from across Southeast Asia.
While our corporate lawyers assist clients with forming and growing a business in the United States our immigration lawyers advise clients on the process of moving to the United States.
Fulfill Your Entrepreneurial Ambitions in the United States?
As a Singaporean investor you can qualify for a non-immigrant visa by making an investment in a US business. Using an E-2 visa your family can then legally relocate to the United States.
For a higher investment you can use the EB5 program to either: (a) directly obtain US permanent residency (a “Green Card”); or (b) convert an E-2 or other non-immigrant visa to a Green Card. EB1C provides an alternative mechanism for the owner of a non-US business to obtain a US immigrant visa.
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The E1 Visa for Treaty Traders.
Get more information about the E2 Visa for Treaty Traders.
The EB5 Immigrant Visa for Investors
The EB1C Visa for International Managers and Executives
The L1 Visa for Inter-company Transferees
The E2 Visa for Specialist Workers
The H1B1 Work Visa
Special Considerations for Singaporean US Visa Applicants
Singaporean nationals enjoy a number of special benefits when applying for US Visas.
H-1B-1 Singapore Visa: Only Nationals of Singapore and Chile qualify for the H1-B1 visa. As part of the Singapore-United States Free Trade Agreement, Singaporean nationals have special privileges in gaining eligibility to live and work in the United States with their spouses and children.
ESTA. Hassle-Free Entry Without Needing a Visa: Journey through the States with Visa-Free Entry as a temporary visitor. You will not need to worry about the hassle of applying for a visa or waiting for approvals. NOTE: If your business or visa application is denied, you will not be eligible for Visa-Free Entry and the right use the ESTA program will be permanently terminated. Please consult us for professional advice on your application.
E-1 Visas and E-2 Visas: Singaporean nationals are also eligible for the E-1 treaty trader and E-2 treaty investor visas.
Investment Visas: Another way to relocate to the States is through business investment, under an investment visa by helping to stimulate the growth of American businesses.
Things to Note on Visa Applications and Visa Free Entry
You could lose your ability to visit the United States visa free using the ESTA program if your application for a business or other visa is denied. In this scenario, you will then need to go through the process of applying for a B1 or B2 visitor visa to enter the States. Approvals of these applications may become challenged post visa denial in another category, and you could find yourself entirely unable to visit the States.
Before you make a visa application, you should consider your circumstances and application very carefully. Get in touch with our team of associates, who will advise you so that you will understand how you should approach this issue.
Living Permanently in the United States
Residents of Singapore typically follow one of two paths to US Permanent Residency (a “Green Card”):
1. Directly applying for a Green Card
2. Moving to the United States on a non-immigrant visa and preparing for and filing a United States Green Card application over time.
Excluding family-based immigration applications options for obtaining a Green Card include:
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The EB1a Visa for extraordinary ability
The EB1C Visa for Multi-Nationals
The EB2 Professionals and Advanced Degree Holders
The EB3 Visa for Skilled, Professional and other Workers.
EB5 Immigrant Investor Visa
The EB5 investor visa allows a successful applicant to reside permanently in the United States. In return for making an investment of either USD 800,000 or USD 1,050,000 and investor and their family are granted Permanent Residency in the United States.
Applicants born in India and mainland China have special considerations and should discuss their potential case with the EB5 lawyers in our office.
Let’s Connect in Singapore
Our associates, who are US immigration lawyers hailing from New York and California, possess the necessary expertise to make strategic and well-considered recommendations for your immigration concerns. We can help with your plans to relocate to the United States and welcome queries and requests to meet face-to-face with advanced notice. Meetings can be hosted either in Singapore, or at one of our firm’s other locations globally.
