Jkuk

Hi guys, need to pick your brains if I can, I have read so much articles that my heads in a spin, I'll give you some background, looking to move to Orlando with my wife for 17 years and my two boys aged 14 and 12, I am aged 42 and my wife is 46.

Now our professional background, I am a managing director of a communications company and have been there for nearly 10 years, I am also a retained firefighter in West Sussex England.

My wife is a company secretary and has been in this position for nearly 10 years.

We are looking to move as I said to Orlando as we have visited Orlando many times and have grown to love the area and people and have decided its time in our lives to relocate if we can.

We will have a large amount of money to help us at first rent a property until we find the area and property we would like to call home, we will also have enough money at that point to pay for the property in full and have no outstanding mortgage on the property.

What I am trying to find out is what type of visa would I need to apply for and what are my chances of employment and relocation to the USA?

Any advice, help, links ect would be appreciated.

Thank you for taking the time to read this post.

AmerLisa

Please start here...

http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=753211

Specifically read this...

http://britishexpats.com/wiki/Pulaski_Simplified

Jkuk

Are you married to or considering marrying a US citizen, a US permanent resident, or someone on a non-immigrant visa??
No

Do you have a child over 21 who is a US citizen?
No

Do you work in your home country (or another country outside the US) in a high-or medium-level position for a multinational employer with offices in the US?
No

Do you have an extraordinary ability (usually, national or international recognition) in anything? .
Fire Service?

Do you have a sibling over 21 who is a US citizen?
No

Do you have a parent who is/was a US citizen?
No

Do you have a parent who is a US permanent resident?
No

Do you have grandparents who are/were US citizens?
No

Do you have an academic degree?
No

Do you have specialist skills?
Firefighter?

Are you an accomplished fashion model?
No

Are you a minister of religion or religious worker?
No

Are you interested in menial seasonal work?
Anything really.

Are you interested in becoming a student and, if so, do you have the necessary capital?
No

Are you a student or recent graduate in your home country?
No

Are you a potential intern/trainee for an organization such as a hotel?
No

Do you have at least $200,000 in cash and an entrepreneurial spirit?
Yes

Do you have at least $500,000 in cash?
Yes

Do you have at least $1,000,000 in cash?
No

Do you have a business in another country and are you in a position to expand your business activities to the US?
Yes possibly

Are you in a position to claim refugee status/political asylum?
No

Are you an Australian citizen?
No

Are you a Canadian or Mexican citizen?
No

Are you a Singaporean or Chilean citizen?
No

Are you a citizen of the Pacific nations of Palau, Marshall Islands or Federated States of Micronesia?
No

Are you 50% Native American by blood but born in Canada?
No

Are you an Irish citizen in university education or recently graduated?
No

Were you, your spouse or your parents born in any country other than Brazil, Canada, China (mainland-born), Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti, India, Jamaica, Mexico, Pakistan, Peru, Philippines, South Korea, United Kingdom (except Northern Ireland) and its dependent territories, or Vietnam? (* note - this list changes over time).
No

Do you have current knowledge to assist US law enforcement to investigate and prosecute crimes and terrorist activities such as money laundering and organized crime?
No

Do you have connections with a member of Congress?
No

Have you ever been convicted or officially sanctioned for anything, anywhere and at anytime?
No

Do you suffer from a serious communicable disease?
No

Do you suffer from a mental disorder?
No

Have you ever broken the terms of any previous visit to the US?
No

Do you have any connections whatsoever with countries the US might consider as terrorist in nature?
No

Hope this may help.

christmasoompa

In which case, search for EB5 info, for your $500k. The $200k is referring to an E2, but that's not ideal if you've got kids.

That'll start you off with some options to look at anyway, I'm sure the pros will be along shortly to help you further or tell you if my suggestions are completely wrong!

Good luck.

Jkuk

Thanks for that.

Jkuk

looking into the EB5 form, it appears investing in a regional center will be an option, it says I have to invest a minimum of 500000 dollars but that will then mean I will not have money to buy a property, does anyone here have knowledge of this form of investment?

It also appears you do not get work within this investment opportunity so that's another consideration.

christmasoompa

Have a quick search of the forums and you'll find plenty of threads about EB5. Not working within the investment opportunity isn't an issue, as you'd get green cards from it, so be permanent residents of the US and therefore able to work in any job.

But I do think you need to be prepared to lose the money, getting it back isn't guaranteed.

But have a search and hopefully you'll find lots more info than my scant knowledge!

Jkuk

Thanks, thats what i thought but was hoping someone on here may have gone down this process, i did not know if there was a time period where you could invest the money then some time in the future ask for it back.

civilservant

Some people have got a part of the money back, but it is much better to consider it the cost of 'buying' your family Green Cards.

Jkuk

OK, do you know if you can invest in a busines and be emplyed by the same business, a partnership as such as i have read the details twice and its a little miss leading in this area.

civilservant

I would suggest if you are unsure about the specifics you have a consultation with an experienced immigration attorney.

fatbrit

The $500k buys you and the family green cards. With a green card you can all work for whoever you want to (including yourself) except for a few jobs such as cop or secret agent that require citizenship.

Look on getting any money back or interest as a bonus. You certainly won't be getting any of the capital back for 3 years minimum.

Jkuk

OK thanks, does this site recommend any?

Jkuk

Also a question to ask if I may, if I invest most of my savings what sort of amounts do houses cost to rent in the Orlando area and I guess what are wages like for jobs, some examples would be great or links to sites would be really appreciated, I have looked at sites for buying properties but not long term letting as would need to be done if I invest an amount of 500000 dollars.

Thanks Guys.

fatbrit

http://www.realtor.com/homesforrent/Orlando_FL
http://orlando.craigslist.org/apa/