scrubbedexpat099

There is nothing wrong with the E2, it does what is says on the wrapping.

For a lot of business's it might be the right way to go. I have concerns when I see people starting from it because it is the only thing I can get.

And words such as:
E2
Florida
Property Management
Pool Cleaning
Young children

Then I get worried.

meauxna

And, apologies to nicky, add 'desperate' to that list of red flags.

nicky_b

reading through other threads l am quickly seeing where you are all coming from...

nicky_b

sorry to ask a silly question, but please bear in mind l am new on here - what is your red flag

nicky_b

l can totally see where you are coming from...

Jerseygirl

We came here with my husband...L1a/b intra company transfer 14 years ago...we are now US citizens. We were looking at Florida for retirement...not for work.

meauxna

A 'red flag' is a warning sign; using 'desperate' in the context of wanting to move to Florida (or do practically anything) does not indicate that it's a well-thought business decision, but an emotional 'want'.

No disrespect, but 2 visits in 5 years is not the way I would make a business decision or a relocation one. Well, tell a lie. I did once move to a place, with an eye toward opening a business there, after one visit. Also a hot, humid, charming tropical place where local lore has it that the best way to make a small fortune is to start with a big one!
I stayed for a while and got the on-the-ground vibe and did not leave any large quantities of money behind. Gaining legal residency in that country was at the time, also very very difficult.

Did you read the threads Sue looked up for you, from the other thread?

scrubbedexpat099

http://www.***********.org/forum/showthread.php?t=11503

Might be interesting.

nicky_b

sounds lovely!

ian-mstm

Every reply you've had so far, has been an "honest comment". Don't confuse what you want to hear with with what you need to hear. You're listening... but you aren't hearing.

Ian

Duncan Roberts

The way I think of the visa is how would you handle standing at heathrow airport a couple of months after moving to the US. You have no money, no house, no job, contracts bills or early termination fees in the US to pay and no long term way back to the US all because your business failed and your visa became void? If that is no problem then you really have nothing to lose.

Something else I didn't see mentioned. Healthcare. It's a whole separate topic but is a major component of making the move. With two young children you can't afford to be without insurance but you may not be able to afford insurance.

nicky_b

I'm sorry, but that is totally rude and un-called for! You do not know me and therefore have no right to judge!

nicky_b

Totally agree, there is no way we would be silly enough to overlook healthcare, therefore l am researching this separately. Also l would not make a move over, until l was totally sure we had enough funds in place and also l would not sell our home here, for the first couple of years, or our business, as we would ensure we have a manager in place,as a safety net.

Jerseygirl

Healthcare is a huge consideration...again take a look back through the old threads in the main US and Trailer Park forums. There are dozens of them!

There is a Search Function located at the top of the page...go to Advance Search and search the US Forums for "Healthcare" in the thread title. You can do the same search replacing the word "E2 visa" and it should show you all the past threads. Please give me a shout if you need help with this.

Duncan Roberts

Just be aware that there is very little you can research in terms of actual cost until you start calling and talking to insurance companies. The quotes you get online are not available to the majority of people and are used as teaser rates to get you interested.

The things you can research well online are stuff like co-pas, deductibles, co-insurance, formularies, in/out of network, prescription, health, vision and dental insurance, HIPAA, pre-existing conditions, healthcare reform and creditable coverage. They are all essential to know before you start looking at policies or you can easily end up with a policy that won't cost you much up front but will cost you out the wazoo when you actually need some sort of medical care. Most also change on a regular basis.