Charles Raether
Managing Partner
Over 20 years advising investors, entrepreneurs, and professionals on U.S. immigration strategy.
At a Glance
Licensed Since
2000
Firm Founded
AmLaw Group, 2009
Bar Admissions
New York · Virginia
Focus
E-2 · EB-5 · EB-1A · L-1
Languages
English · Russian (fluent)
Contact
Focus & Practice
What Charles Does
Charles works with clients who are building or expanding their presence in the United States:
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Investors and entrepreneurs entering the U.S. market
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Executives and business owners expanding internationally
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Professionals pursuing strategic immigration pathways
Background
Experience & Approach
Founder and Managing Partner of AmLaw Group — one of the leading investor immigration boutiques in the U.S.
Former role at the U.S. Department of Commerce, leading the Kazakhstan desk and advising on U.S.–Eurasian investment initiatives.
Deep background in corporate law, venture capital, and private equity — bringing a business-first perspective to immigration strategy.
20+ years of experience filing and winning complex investor and entrepreneur cases across E-2, EB-5, EB-1A, and L-1 classifications.
Education
Juris Doctor — Georgetown University Law Center
Bachelor of Arts — University of Wisconsin-Madison
Studied at Harvard University
Studied at Moscow State University
Authority
Track Record
Representative Cases
Indian Family Investor — Approved After RFE With Multi-Source Funds
Canadian Business Sale — Approved Despite Buyer Financing
Canadian Investor — Approved Using a Trust Structure
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