Over in August
Mar 31st 2008, 8:02 pm
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Re: Over in August
that's a tough call....i don't know about the visas for here as i came in on a green card. i'm curious now though....can the parents apply to become USC's from entering via one of the visas the OP has talked about and then inturn the children?
Mar 31st 2008, 8:03 pm
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Re: Over in August
And always remember to DYOR
Mar 31st 2008, 8:04 pm
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Re: Over in August
Ok point taken. we are seeing someone about it all in the next few weeks to sort out if there is a possibility for us and what the best route would be. The children are our main priority and we have to make sure that we get it right. We would definately not continue if the children could not get their own visas.
We have visited the US on several occasions and just want the opportunity for a better lifestyle for us as a family (I know there are alot of people who dont necessarily agree)
I know we have a very long way to go but hopefully we will get there eventually.
We have visited the US on several occasions and just want the opportunity for a better lifestyle for us as a family (I know there are alot of people who dont necessarily agree)
I know we have a very long way to go but hopefully we will get there eventually.
Mar 31st 2008, 8:05 pm
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Re: Over in August
NO NO NO - that is why we are putting up all these warning flags.
Mar 31st 2008, 8:12 pm
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Re: Over in August
No ..E-2 visa are non immigrant visa and there is no diect rouute to even a green card
Mar 31st 2008, 8:13 pm
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Re: Over in August
The E-2 visa is for an adult to come to the US ONLY to run his business. And then leave.
Mar 31st 2008, 8:19 pm
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Re: Over in August
No, that is the major point here. Not only can they NOT become citizens, the parents won't get Green Cards from this. Green Card/Permanent Resident status is a prerequisite for a citizenship application.
The E-2 visa is for an adult to come to the US ONLY to run his business. And then leave.
The E-2 visa is for an adult to come to the US ONLY to run his business. And then leave.
Mar 31st 2008, 8:19 pm
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It just doesn't work that way. And unfortunately there are plenty of unscrupulous individuals out there ready to fleece people who want to 'relocate to Florida' etc.
Mar 31st 2008, 8:23 pm
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Sorry - didn't mean to come across as abrupt.... just want to warn anyone who wants to use this visa to 'get a better life for the kids'...
It just doesn't work that way. And unfortunately there are plenty of unscrupulous individuals out there ready to fleece people who want to 'relocate to Florida' etc.
It just doesn't work that way. And unfortunately there are plenty of unscrupulous individuals out there ready to fleece people who want to 'relocate to Florida' etc.
i know there are sharks out there in every profession. one just has to do their own homework which the OP is doing.
Mar 31st 2008, 8:25 pm
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Re: Over in August
Maybe OK for informed families. 
Everyone's after something different, and it's early days for our OP.
I would certainly encourage her to do a LOT MORE reading in the Immigration and this forum, to see the stories from people who have made the move the same way. When I do that, I usually find my questions have been answered and a whole bunch I never thought of.
Everyone's after something different, and it's early days for our OP.
I would certainly encourage her to do a LOT MORE reading in the Immigration and this forum, to see the stories from people who have made the move the same way. When I do that, I usually find my questions have been answered and a whole bunch I never thought of.
Mar 31st 2008, 8:25 pm
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