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.
The essentials · reside · July 2026
For comparing a residence title: timeline, cost, limits.
1–4 months
B1/B2 visa (visit / business)
$185–$500
3–9 months
E-2 treaty investor visa
$5,000–$50,000
24–60 months
EB-5 (immigrant investor)
$900,000–$1,200,000
The routes
- B1/B2 visa (visit / business) — Temporary stay (often up to 6 months per entry, CBP discretion)
- E-2 treaty investor visa — Renewable visa while enterprise qualifies
- EB-5 (immigrant investor) — Conditional then permanent green card
Who it fits
- B1/B2 visa (visit / business) — Short tourism or meetings; no paid US work
- E-2 treaty investor visa — E-2 treaty country citizen with substantial investment in active US enterprise
- EB-5 (immigrant investor) — Qualifying investment (TEA ~USD 800k, non-TEA ~USD 1.05M. Verify current thresholds) creating jobs
The limits
- 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.
Paths by category
Indicative thresholds, timelines and fees. Verify with official sources and local counsel.
Entrepreneur / company
E-2 treaty investor visa
“Substantial” investment varies; Wyoming LLC may be entity but activity must be real.
Process steps
- Verify E-2 treaty eligibility (nationality)
- Invest in US enterprise (not passive shell alone)
- Prepare business plan and source-of-funds proof
- File E-2 at US consulate
- Enter and maintain activity for renewals
Sources: travel.state.gov
Residence by investment
EB-5 (immigrant investor)
Process steps
- Choose EB-5 project
- Invest and file I-526E
- Immigrant visa
- Conditional green card
- I-829 for permanent
Sources: uscis.gov
Other
B1/B2 visa (visit / business)
Process steps
- Complete DS-160
- Pay MRV fee
- Consular interview
- Entry per I-94 stamp
Sources: travel.state.gov
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 register their stay. A consular visa is a different route.
- Work / employment : Status tied to a local employer or qualifying contract.
- Entrepreneur / company : Activity or company setup: the visa follows the project. A passport is a different outcome.
- 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 leads to residence. A passport is a different outcome.
- 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.
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.