Kostiv CardinalApply for your U.S. EB-5 Visa and take a faster, investment-based route toward U.S. permanent residency
The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program provides a direct path to a U.S. Green Card through investment. Designed for individuals who can contribute to the U.S. economy by investing in job-creating commercial enterprises.
The E-2 Treaty Investor Visa allows entrepreneurs and investors from treaty countries to live and work in the United States by investing in a U.S. business. A flexible, renewable non-immigrant visa ideal for business owners, startup founders, and international families.
The EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) is an immigrant visa category for professionals whose work brings substantial value to the United States. It grants a direct path to a Green Card without requiring a job offer or employer sponsorship.
The U.S. Talent Visa is a collective term for programs designed for individuals with extraordinary ability. O-1 (non-immigrant) is issued for up to 3 years with the possibility of unlimited extensions. EB-1A (immigrant) provides a Green Card and permanent residency.
Exchange visitor program visa for students, researchers, and professionals engaging in educational and cultural exchanges in the U.S.
Reunite with family members in the U.S. through permanent residency sponsorships for spouses, children, parents, and siblings.
Work visas (H-1B, L-1, O-1), employment-based green cards (EB-1, EB-2, EB-3), and PERM labor certification — full legal support for employers and foreign nationals seeking to work and settle in the U.S.
Academic (F-1) and vocational (M-1) student visas allowing individuals to pursue full-time education in the United States.
Petro Kostiv
Kostiv Cardinal is a premier U.S. immigration law firm specializing in business migration, corporate structures, and international investment strategy. We guide you through complex legal challenges with personalized attention, offering a distinctive global perspective and fluent support in multiple languages.
Founder Of Kostiv Cardinal
Petro Kostiv, founder of Kostiv Cardinal, is an accomplished attorney with extensive experience in business law and international legal strategy, representing clients across multiple jurisdictions worldwide. Fluent in several languages and a licensed commercial pilot, Petro brings a distinctive global and operational perspective to his practice, delivering high-level results in aviation, corporate matters, and international business operations.
Our firm provides full support across all U.S. visa categories and immigration pathways. With 15+ years of experience in the United States and offices across the U.S. and Latin America, we deliver trusted, accurate, and strategic guidance for every client.
Unlike local agencies that outsource legal work, our petitions are structured directly by U.S.-licensed attorneys who handle complex source-of-funds auditing in-house.
Over 15 years of U.S. immigration experience with physical offices in both the United States and Latin America.
We offer a thorough, honest evaluation of your case to determine the strongest immigration strategy. We manage complex source of funds tracing, corporate entity setup, and personal residency roadmaps with strict professional confidentiality.
Deploying capital in real estate or commercial projects to secure permanent residency and educational opportunities for their children.
Highly qualified researchers, scientists, tech engineers, and artists self-petitioning via EB-1A or EB-2 National Interest Waiver.
Entrepreneurs expanding business entities to the U.S. and setting up operations under Treaty Investor (E-2) or work visa pathways.
Multinational corporate leaders relocating key personnel and managing intracompany structures.
Students, interns, and academic researchers seeking temporary exchange, study, or internship programs in top U.S. institutions.
Map your profile to the most efficient U.S. residency and global mobility pathways.
A premium comparison of U.S. residency and global mobility pathways designed for Dubai, UAE & GCC-based cross-border investors and international founders.
| Advisory Pathway | Primary Objective | Min. Capital Required | Employer Sponsor | Presence Type | Citizenship Pathway |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EB-5 InvestorsFlagship | Permanent Residency (Green Card) | $800,000 USD (TEA) | None (Self-Funded) | Permanent Resident (Green Card) | Direct route (5 years) |
EB-1A Talent | Permanent Residency (Green Card) | None | None (Self-Petition) | Permanent Resident (Green Card) | Direct route (5 years) |
O-1 Talent | Temporary Work (Talent) | None | Required (U.S. Agent/Employer) | Non-Immigrant (Temporary) | Requires transition to EB-1A/NIW |
L-1 Transfer | Intracompany Executive Transfer | None (Business setup costs) | Required (Parent & U.S. affiliate) | Non-Immigrant (Temporary) | Requires transition to EB-1C |
EB-2 NIW | Permanent Residency (Green Card) | None | None (Self-Petition) | Permanent Resident (Green Card) | Direct route (5 years) |
H-1B Specialty | Temporary Work (Specialty) | None | Required (U.S. Employer) | Non-Immigrant (Temporary) | Requires transition to EB-2/EB-3 |
F-1 Student | Academic Studies | None (Tuition & fees) | None (School I-20) | Non-Immigrant (Temporary) | Requires transition to H-1B/O-1/EB-5 |
Advised a Dubai-based retail group founder; foreign wealth source audited and cleared within 12 months.
Secured priority processing approval under the Integrity Act for a GCC-based family investor, bypassing backlog.
Secured green card for an AI researcher with zero employer sponsorship, utilizing premium processing.
Relocated a venture-backed SaaS entrepreneur to establish engineering operations in Austin, Texas.
Established U.S. subsidiary for an MEA logistics corporation, relocating the regional managing director.
Transitioned L-1A corporate manager to permanent resident status without labor certification.
Advised a Dubai-based retail group founder; foreign wealth source audited and cleared within 12 months.
Secured green card for an AI researcher with zero employer sponsorship, utilizing premium processing.
Established U.S. subsidiary for an MEA logistics corporation, relocating the regional managing director.
Secured priority processing approval under the Integrity Act for a GCC-based family investor, bypassing backlog.
Relocated a venture-backed SaaS entrepreneur to establish engineering operations in Austin, Texas.
Transitioned L-1A corporate manager to permanent resident status without labor certification.
“I never imagined this day would come. The Kostiv Cardinal team guided me through every step with patience and professionalism. Today I hold my Green Card.”
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