Originally Posted by LiveUSA (Post 5746105)

I've finally decided to take the plunge and to set the wheels in motion for a move to the USA. From the research I've done so far the EB-5 visa seems to hold the most hope but I'm starting to get stuck on where to get the best information for a whole host of things that I'll need to help avoid the pitfalls - so I'm hoping some of you guys might be able to help point me in the right direction.

As far as the visa itself goes I think I have found a firm of lawyers here in the UK that will advise on what needs to be done and the best way to do it. But what about the rest? How do you find a good CPA in your destiantion city (in my case LA) that you can use for all the financial planning that needs to be done - eg. evaluations on the investments for the EB-5, advice on US federal and state taxes (especially property taxes) and advice on all other financial matters? I'm sure I want to move to the US but I need to make sure that it all makes financial sense before I go ahead.

Having spent most of my holidays (or should I call them vacations now? :) ) for the last 10 years in various parts of the US the one thing I'm sure of is that their systems are very different to what we have back here in the UK so good advice is an absolute must for me. Any help at all would really be greatly appreciated so thanks in advance for any replies :)

Originally Posted by LiveUSA (Post 5746105)

I've finally decided to take the plunge and to set the wheels in motion for a move to the USA............I'm sure I want to move to the US ......... Having spent most of my holidays (or should I call them vacations now? :) ) for the last 10 years in various parts of the US..........

Originally Posted by LiveUSA (Post 5746105)

I've finally decided to take the plunge and to set the wheels in motion for a move to the USA. From the research I've done so far the EB-5 visa seems to hold the most hope but I'm starting to get stuck on where to get the best information for a whole host of things that I'll need to help avoid the pitfalls - so I'm hoping some of you guys might be able to help point me in the right direction.

As far as the visa itself goes I think I have found a firm of lawyers here in the UK that will advise on what needs to be done and the best way to do it. But what about the rest? How do you find a good CPA in your destiantion city (in my case LA) that you can use for all the financial planning that needs to be done - eg. evaluations on the investments for the EB-5, advice on US federal and state taxes (especially property taxes) and advice on all other financial matters? I'm sure I want to move to the US but I need to make sure that it all makes financial sense before I go ahead.
but basically you mightbe overplanning this ...
Having spent most of my holidays (or should I call them vacations now? :) ) for the last 10 years in various parts of the US the one thing I'm sure of is that their systems are very different to what we have back here in the UK so good advice is an absolute must for me. Any help at all would really be greatly appreciated so thanks in advance for any replies :)

Originally Posted by TorquayGal (Post 5754138)

As a matter of interest, how do you find out who is offering an EB-5 so you know what plans are available to you? I've never found one central place where they are listed.

Originally Posted by TorquayGal (Post 5754460)

Thanks, Ray -- that may account for why so few EB-5s are taken up every year. Nobody knows how to find them. :confused:

Originally Posted by TorquayGal (Post 5754138)

We have a terrific British accountant in San Diego (which is 2 hours south of LA), who has both his American and British credentials. I'd be happy to recommend him ... or you could contact the British-American Business Council of Los Angeles, as I'm sure they have members who would be qualified to help.

As a matter of interest, how do you find out who is offering an EB-5 so you know what plans are available to you? I've never found one central place where they are listed.

I ask -- in the spirit of full disclosure -- because my firm is offering an EB-5, but I haven't a clue how to promote it to potential applicants. There must be a central clearing house ... ??? Our attorneys tell me it's my problem to solve.

Originally Posted by Ozzidoc (Post 5754506)

Welcome to BE :)

Introduce yourself in the introduction section....we're quite nosey here!

Originally Posted by LiveUSA (Post 5746105)

I've finally decided to take the plunge and to set the wheels in motion for a move to the USA.

I'm sure I want to move to the US

:)

Originally Posted by Ozzidoc (Post 5754506)

Welcome to BE :)

Introduce yourself in the introduction section....we're quite nosey here!

Originally Posted by fatbrit (Post 5754539)

It was removed from us yonks ago for bad behaviour.

Originally Posted by fatbrit (Post 5754539)

It was removed from us yonks ago for bad behaviour.

Originally Posted by Ray (Post 5754565)

Bleedin Dingo's are always behind ....