Trying to buy land in America, hopefully Arizona.
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I completely agree. I wouldn't even consider it if it was just me. Don't even particularly horses and certainly can't ride one! The missus on the other hand, her family were running three stables and riding schools when she was growing up so she was probably riding before she could walk. Then she took over a lot of the management as she got older so she knows what she's doing. I can muck out and that's about it!
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Well moot as you can not run a business.
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EB-5 immigrant visa is pretty much just buying your green card (through investment that you may not get a return on) and runs $500K.
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I'd just like to know, if anyone does, the cost of actually putting the paperwork through and applying for the visa. So the legal side I guess that is?
Does a visa like that require some kind of investment in the country then? I imagine it would of course, so the person applying has shown some commitment and willingness to invest in the country.
Does a visa like that require some kind of investment in the country then? I imagine it would of course, so the person applying has shown some commitment and willingness to invest in the country.
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I completely agree. I wouldn't even consider it if it was just me. Don't even particularly horses and certainly can't ride one! The missus on the other hand, her family were running three stables and riding schools when she was growing up so she was probably riding before she could walk. Then she took over a lot of the management as she got older so she knows what she's doing. I can muck out and that's about it!
I'd just like to know, if anyone does, the cost of actually putting the paperwork through and applying for the visa. So the legal side I guess that is?
Does a visa like that require some kind of investment in the country then? I imagine it would of course, so the person applying has shown some commitment and willingness to invest in the country.
Does a visa like that require some kind of investment in the country then? I imagine it would of course, so the person applying has shown some commitment and willingness to invest in the country.
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Getting "a job" on an existing ranch is probably not going to lead to a visa. Opening your own ranch could possibly be an E2 visa. Cost probably needs $100K or so. Does not directly lead to a green card, though, and you'd have to be profitable to keep the E-2 renewing.
EB-5 immigrant visa is pretty much just buying your green card (through investment that you may not get a return on) and runs $500K.
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EB-5 immigrant visa is pretty much just buying your green card (through investment that you may not get a return on) and runs $500K.
Rene
So $100k for an E2 visa which would allow you to open a business and show that you can bring some local jobs and employment for people in the area and then it would be something you'd have to keep renewing providing the business doesn't go bust? Have I got that about right?
I think $500k to buy a green card will be unattainable as far as I can see our finances going. When you say investment you may not see a return on is does that mean buying part of an Americen company or business, like a working ranch for example?
And I've just seen the other reply, $900k. Definitely need a lottery win or some very shrewd investments to get to that point!
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Perfect - don't discount the importance of being able to muck out though, if you've got a ranch with 20+ horses that's a full-time job in itself so you'll be very valuable! Sounds to me as though it could be a very good route to a visa for you.
Yes, Noorah101 has given you the figures you'll need to invest above to get those visas (one has just gone up though, as of 21st Nov). Legal costs I'd imagine something like $10k on top, possibly more for a complex set up, but that is just a guess - others will be able to give you a more precise figure. Don't forget to add on your healthcare costs as well when doing your sums, which will be considerable as neither of you would have an employer provided plan.
Yes, Noorah101 has given you the figures you'll need to invest above to get those visas (one has just gone up though, as of 21st Nov). Legal costs I'd imagine something like $10k on top, possibly more for a complex set up, but that is just a guess - others will be able to give you a more precise figure. Don't forget to add on your healthcare costs as well when doing your sums, which will be considerable as neither of you would have an employer provided plan.