best way to live in U.S.
Jan 18th 2007, 6:56 am
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best way to live in U.S.
i,m married with one small child and run a property renovation business in uk.i have family in states(sisters) and would like to join them.Is the best way through eb5 visa?...many sites I,ve seen seem rather casual in approach and so i,d rather have first hand information...any help would be good...thanks..ardua
Jan 18th 2007, 7:38 am
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Re: best way to live in U.S.
i,m married with one small child and run a property renovation business in uk.i have family in states(sisters) and would like to join them.Is the best way through eb5 visa?...many sites I,ve seen seem rather casual in approach and so i,d rather have first hand information...any help would be good...thanks..ardua
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Jan 18th 2007, 8:27 am
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best way to live in the US is with a job, with medical insurance, and in a house 
But ways into the US, aren't easy...and family sponsorship would take years.
Don't know much about EB5, but do know that it would require a significant investment and isn't easy to get, especially from the London Consulate.
But ways into the US, aren't easy...and family sponsorship would take years.
Don't know much about EB5, but do know that it would require a significant investment and isn't easy to get, especially from the London Consulate.
Jan 18th 2007, 9:11 am
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Re: best way to live in U.S.
It may be easier for people to answer my question if I add that I already own a home in california and am prepared to make a substantial investment...thanks ardua.
Jan 18th 2007, 9:21 am
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Re: best way to live in U.S.
I,ve looked at quite alot of sites by u.s. immigration attorneys...some seem rather too good to be true.I dont mind investing but it has to be through a reputable firm.ardua
Jan 18th 2007, 9:47 am
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Owning a home in the USA probably doesn't help nor hurt your application.
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Jan 18th 2007, 9:54 am
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owning a home in the US doesn't give you any benefits...a significant investment for the EB5 would be $1M...or $500K if in a deprived area.
Jan 18th 2007, 9:58 am
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i know the amount is best if $1mil+ but I am more concerned about reliability of investment and attorneys...has anybody been through the process or know anybody who has? ardua
Jan 18th 2007, 11:59 am
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Re: best way to live in U.S.
EB-5 is hardly a stroll in the park ....
There are 10000 visa available for that visa per year
they gave out
2000 231 issued
2001 183 "
2002 147 "
2003 71 "
2004 126 "
Applicants must meet three basic requirements to obtain an EB-5 visa:
Establishment of a business.
Investment of at least $1 million in the business (though $500,000 is acceptable in certain cases).
Creation of full-time employment for at least 10 US workers.
And every penny you provide they will need to know where it came from ...
There are 10000 visa available for that visa per year
they gave out
2000 231 issued
2001 183 "
2002 147 "
2003 71 "
2004 126 "
Applicants must meet three basic requirements to obtain an EB-5 visa:
Establishment of a business.
Investment of at least $1 million in the business (though $500,000 is acceptable in certain cases).
Creation of full-time employment for at least 10 US workers.
And every penny you provide they will need to know where it came from ...
Jan 18th 2007, 12:18 pm
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Re: best way to live in U.S.
EB-5 is hardly a stroll in the park ....
There are 10000 visa available for that visa per year
they gave out
2000 231 issued
2001 183 "
2002 147 "
2003 71 "
2004 126 "
Applicants must meet three basic requirements to obtain an EB-5 visa:
Establishment of a business.
Investment of at least $1 million in the business (though $500,000 is acceptable in certain cases).
Creation of full-time employment for at least 10 US workers.
And every penny you provide they will need to know where it came from ...
There are 10000 visa available for that visa per year
they gave out
2000 231 issued
2001 183 "
2002 147 "
2003 71 "
2004 126 "
Applicants must meet three basic requirements to obtain an EB-5 visa:
Establishment of a business.
Investment of at least $1 million in the business (though $500,000 is acceptable in certain cases).
Creation of full-time employment for at least 10 US workers.
And every penny you provide they will need to know where it came from ...
http://britishexpats.com/forum/showt...=280909&page=2
Jan 23rd 2007, 11:01 am
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Re: best way to live in U.S.
i,m married with one small child and run a property renovation business in uk.i have family in states(sisters) and would like to join them.Is the best way through eb5 visa?...many sites I,ve seen seem rather casual in approach and so i,d rather have first hand information...any help would be good...thanks..ardua
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Jan 23rd 2007, 6:16 pm
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Re: best way to live in U.S.
There are so many ways to live in United States.
According to your option -Business(eb-5)
1) The applicant must have good business establishment.
2) Minimum requirement for business must be in between $1 million to $ 2 millions
Keep on posting.
According to your option -Business(eb-5)
1) The applicant must have good business establishment.
2) Minimum requirement for business must be in between $1 million to $ 2 millions
Keep on posting.
Jan 24th 2007, 12:35 am
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Re: best way to live in U.S.
Actually, there are only 2 ways to live in the US... legally or illegally. If illegally, then there are many ways in which one might achieve that. If legally, then there are very few ways. Additionally, there are people who can live legally in the US but are not allowed to work.
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