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Getting residence in the USA (Wyoming LLC)

A Wyoming LLC grants no US residence rights. Immigration is federal: here are the temporary and permanent paths entrepreneurs most often cross-check.

US immigration is highly fact-specific. These bands exclude immigration counsel (often USD 5,000–25,000).

Before you start

Clear split: state company (Wyoming) ≠ visa. Non-residents often use B1/B2 visits, E-2 (treaty), L-1, O-1, EB-5 by profile.

How to read the paths

Each card combines a category (how you qualify), an outcome (what you get) and duration (renewable title or permanent). RBI ≠ CBI: the first grants residence, the second a passport.

  • EU free movement — EU/EEA citizens: registration, not a classic consular visa.
  • Work / employment — Status tied to a local employer or qualifying contract.
  • Entrepreneur / company — Activity or company setup: the visa follows the project, not a passport.
  • Passive income / retirement — Stable income (pension, dividends, rent) without local employment.
  • Nomad / remote — Remote work for an employer or clients outside the country.
  • Residence by investment — Investment or financial threshold → residence (not a passport).
  • Citizenship by investment — Investment or contribution → passport (programmes often restricted).
  • Naturalisation / long stay — After years of legal stay: PR, ILR, C permit, etc.
  • Other — Visit, transit or routes outside the frames above.

Paths by category

Indicative thresholds, timelines and fees — verify with official sources and local counsel.

Entrepreneur / company

E-2 treaty investor visa

Entrepreneur / company Residence permit Temporary
Who it fits
E-2 treaty country citizen with substantial investment in active US enterprise
Outcome
Renewable visa while enterprise qualifies
Typical timeline
3–9 months
Indicative cost
$5,000–$50,000

“Substantial” investment varies; Wyoming LLC may be entity but activity must be real.

Process steps

  1. Verify E-2 treaty eligibility (nationality)
  2. Invest in US enterprise (not passive shell alone)
  3. Prepare business plan and source-of-funds proof
  4. File E-2 at US consulate
  5. Enter and maintain activity for renewals

Sources: travel.state.gov

Residence by investment

EB-5 (immigrant investor)

Residence by investment Permanent residence Permanent
Who it fits
Qualifying investment (TEA ~USD 800k, non-TEA ~USD 1.05M — verify current thresholds) creating jobs
Outcome
Conditional then permanent green card
Typical timeline
24–60 months
Indicative cost
$900,000–$1,200,000

Process steps

  1. Choose EB-5 project
  2. Invest and file I-526E
  3. Immigrant visa
  4. Conditional green card
  5. I-829 for permanent

Sources: uscis.gov

Other

B1/B2 visa (visit / business)

Other Short visa Temporary
Who it fits
Short tourism or meetings; no paid US work
Outcome
Temporary stay (often up to 6 months per entry, CBP discretion)
Typical timeline
1–4 months
Indicative cost
$185–$500

Process steps

  1. Complete DS-160
  2. Pay MRV fee
  3. Consular interview
  4. Entry per I-94 stamp

Sources: travel.state.gov

FAQ

Does my Wyoming LLC let me live in the US?

No. It is a state entity, not a visa. Without valid immigration status, you remain a visitor or outside the country.

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