I’m from Ghana, and I’m currently still living here. I want to start a business that supplies some of Ghana’s natural products, like shea butter, cocoa, and hibiscus, to buyers in the U.S. My plan is to travel to the U.S. often to manage business operations and build relationships with partners, while still living mostly in Ghana. What kind of visa or business setup would allow me to travel frequently for business purposes and possibly expand my operations into the U.S. long-term?

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Lalita Chakraborty · Accepted Answer

You can consider applying for a B-1 Business Visitor Visa, which allows short visits to the U.S. for meetings, negotiations, and trade-related activities. It doesn’t permit employment, but it’s ideal for business travel.

Nkosinathi Ndlovu · Answer

If your goal is to establish a long-term presence, you might look into the E-2 Treaty Investor Visa, though Ghana isn’t currently a treaty country. In that case, you could register a business in a treaty country or work with a U.S. partner. It’s best to consult an immigration attorney for the right investment structure.

Mahboubeh Mahboubeh · Answer

You can start by registering a legal U.S. entity remotely from Ghana. This allows you to build business credit, open a U.S. bank account, and enter contracts with American buyers. As your operations grow, you could later apply for a visa that aligns with your investment level, such as the L-1 or EB-5. That would make your travel and eventual relocation smoother.

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