South Florida's E-2 Visa
Law Firm.
AmLaw Group practices business immigration exclusively. Over 20 years. 2,500+ cases filed. Every client works directly with a senior attorney — no handoffs, no junior staff.
We do not practice deportation law. We do not handle asylum cases. Our entire firm is built around one thing: getting investors and entrepreneurs into the U.S. legally and efficiently.
Charles Raether
Managing Partner · 20+ Years
98%+
Approval Rate across all visa categories
50+
Countries served worldwide
20+
Years of Practice
2,500+
Cases Filed
98%+
Approval Rate
50+
Countries Served
Senior Attorney
On Every Case
Not All Immigration Firms Are the Same.
The difference between an approval and a denial often comes down to the firm you choose.
AmLaw Group
- Business immigration exclusively — no distractions, no other practice areas
- Senior attorney oversight on every single case
- Direct access — no call centers, no handoffs to junior staff
- 20+ years of investor visa experience at the highest level
- Clients from 50+ countries — we understand cross-border complexity
- Boutique firm: depth over volume, strategy over templates
- Rated 4.9/5 on Google with 100% five-star reviews
Other Firms
- General practice firms that treat immigration as a sideline
- Cases delegated to paralegals or support teams
- Slow response times and opaque case status
- Cookie-cutter petitions without a real legal strategy
- No experience navigating consular edge cases or RFEs
- High volume, low attention to individual client needs
"E-2 approvals come down to how you tell the story of your investment. Weak documentation — not a weak investment — is what gets cases denied."
— Charles Raether, Managing Partner
The Attorneys
Charles Raether
Immigration Attorney
EB-5 · E-2 · Investor Immigration
Yulia Novik
Immigration Attorney
EB-5 · E-2 · EB-1A · Business Immigration
Asmina Simonyan
Senior Case Manager
E-2 · EB-5 · EB-1A · Financial Analysis
Yun Tang
Immigration Specialist
E-2 · EB-1 · NIW · Work Visas
Novruz Amikishiev
Legal & Research Support
Business Immigration · Extraordinary Ability
What We Stand For
Precision
Immigration law has no room for error. Every petition we file is prepared with exhaustive attention to detail and fully compliant with current USCIS policy.
Discretion
Client files never leave our practice without authorization. Sensitive financial and personal information is handled with the seriousness it deserves — by attorneys bound by professional privilege, not by administrative staff.
Strategy
The best immigration attorneys are not planning for the best-case scenario. They are preparing for the worst — and building a case strong enough to hold up under it. That is how we work.
Access
Every client works directly with a senior attorney. No handoffs. No call centers. You have our attention from consultation to approval.
Trusted by Families Worldwide
AmLaw Group did an excellent job guiding me through the EB-5 process and helping me secure my green card. They were knowledgeable, responsive, and handled all the complex paperwork…
Alex Volkov
EB-5 Green Card · October 2024
Yulia very meticulously, time and again, carefully verified all transactions and confirmed the provided documents. The result was visa approval — which, honestly, I never doubted. …
Vasily Panikhin
EB-5 Visa · December 2023
We worked with Charles, Yuliya and the team at AmLaw Group to get our EB-5 visa. We were able to get our approval faster than what we were expecting. Everything went smoothly and e…
Flavio Guimaraes
EB-5 Visa · March 2019
I highly recommend AmLaw Group for anyone interested in immigration to the U.S. Their team was very reliable, trustworthy and effective in handling our EB-5 petition. Unlike other …
Elena Belonogova
EB-5 Petition · November 2020
AmLaw Group gets the job done like no one else! The Department of Labor initiated an audit and issued a denial for a technical reason. We deliberated with AmLaw about the best stra…
Yury Kharitonenkov
EB-2 Green Card · November 2020
Charles explained every step of the EB-5 process in simple terms. He helped us choose the right regional center and investment project, and supported us throughout — especially whe…
Ayman El Sebaie
EB-5 Visa · June 2016
E-2 Cases We've Handled
Real cases. Real outcomes. See how we've built successful E-2 strategies for clients from around the world.
Ontario Family Opens a Nail Salon Inside a Walmart
Country: Canada (Ontario) | Type: Family Business Owners | Visa: E-2 Treaty Investor Visa
Our clients were based in Ontario and pursued an E-2 using a familiar business model: a nail salon. The spouse had previously operated her own nail salon in Canada, giving the family real operational experience to back the application.
Canadian Investor Acquires a U.S. Gas Station Using Seller Financing
Country: Canada | Investor Type: Investor / Business Owner | Visa: E-2 Treaty Investor Visa
Our client, a Canadian citizen, wanted to enter the U.S. market through the E-2 visa by purchasing an operating business rather than starting from zero. The opportunity was a gas station/convenience business purchased for approximately $350,000, including the real estate.
UK Investor Purchases a Florida Property Management Business Using an E-2 Escrow Closing
Country: United Kingdom | Type: Investor / Business Owner | Visa: E-2 Treaty Investor Visa
A UK citizen wanted to move to the United States through the E-2 route by purchasing an existing operating business. He identified a property management company in Florida — and structured the deal with a visa-contingent escrow closing.
From Strategy to Approval.
Immigration law is not a transaction — it is a process that requires expertise, anticipation, and constant communication.
Initial Strategy Consultation
60–90 minutesYour journey begins with a private, confidential consultation with a senior AmLaw attorney. We discuss your goals, professional background, financial position, family situation, and timeline — and we give you an honest assessment of your options.
Case Evaluation & Pathway Selection
1–2 weeksAfter the consultation, our attorneys conduct a thorough evaluation of your qualifications and identify the immigration pathway that best aligns with your objectives. Where multiple options exist, we provide a comparative analysis.
Document Collection & Preparation
4–12 weeksWe provide a detailed document checklist and guide you through assembling the evidentiary record. For business-based categories, this includes business plans, financial statements, investment documentation, and expert opinion letters.
Petition Drafting & Review
2–4 weeksOur attorneys draft the full petition — including all legal briefs, cover letters, and supporting arguments — and present it to you for review and approval before filing. Nothing is submitted without your sign-off.
Filing & USCIS Representation
Varies by categoryWe file your petition with USCIS and represent you fully through adjudication. We handle all Requests for Evidence (RFEs), respond to government inquiries, and manage all procedural steps through approval.
Approval, Visa Issuance & Relocation Support
1–4 weeks post-approvalUpon USCIS approval, we coordinate consular processing or adjustment of status and prepare you for your visa interview where applicable. For clients relocating to South Florida, we can connect you with banking, school placement, and real estate professionals as needed.
Your E-2 Strategy Starts Here.
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