Would like advice
Jul 22nd 2009, 10:04 pm
#1
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Would like advice
Hi all,
I am looking for advice. Me and my family have decided to relocate to Florida and i would like advice on ways others have compelted the process. I am completly new to this as we have only just made the decison to go to america after 6months deliberation.
Any and all advice will be appreciated.
Thanks in advance
Chris
I am looking for advice. Me and my family have decided to relocate to Florida and i would like advice on ways others have compelted the process. I am completly new to this as we have only just made the decison to go to america after 6months deliberation.
Any and all advice will be appreciated.
Thanks in advance
Chris
Jul 22nd 2009, 10:06 pm
#2
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 35,082
Re: Would like advice
Hi all,
I am looking for advice. Me and my family have decided to relocate to Florida and i would like advice on ways others have compelted the process. I am completly new to this as we have only just made the decison to go to america after 6months deliberation.
Any and all advice will be appreciated.
Thanks in advance
Chris
I am looking for advice. Me and my family have decided to relocate to Florida and i would like advice on ways others have compelted the process. I am completly new to this as we have only just made the decison to go to america after 6months deliberation.
Any and all advice will be appreciated.
Thanks in advance
Chris
Since you have been debating, what method will you use to move over (what visa)?
Jul 22nd 2009, 10:10 pm
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Re: Would like advice
i am not sure what visa to go for, every website offers that many. My aim is to buy an existing business. I have my own business at the moment which i am in the process of selling.
I will have approx $60,000 to invest in a business
I will have approx $60,000 to invest in a business
Jul 22nd 2009, 10:10 pm
#4
Ping-ponger
Joined: Jul 2002
Location: Dreich Alba
Posts: 12,005
Re: Would like advice
Hi all,
I am looking for advice. Me and my family have decided to relocate to Florida and i would like advice on ways others have compelted the process. I am completly new to this as we have only just made the decison to go to america after 6months deliberation.
Any and all advice will be appreciated.
Thanks in advance
Chris
I am looking for advice. Me and my family have decided to relocate to Florida and i would like advice on ways others have compelted the process. I am completly new to this as we have only just made the decison to go to america after 6months deliberation.
Any and all advice will be appreciated.
Thanks in advance
Chris
Jul 22nd 2009, 10:13 pm
#5
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Posts: 35,082
Re: Would like advice
$60K will not be enough to make one of the investor visas (E-2 or E-5).
Can you tell us what sort of research you've already done as part of your deliberating as it will save everyone a lot of time, and maybe you a lot of misery.
Jul 22nd 2009, 10:14 pm
#6
Septicity
Joined: May 2004
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Re: Would like advice
Your post above BTW opens up a thin possibility, then immediately closes it in the same bloody sentence!
Jul 22nd 2009, 10:19 pm
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Junior Showtime
Joined: Jul 2005
Location: Singapore
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Re: Would like advice
But surely you're not qualified for all of them? People normally only have the choice of one or nothing.
$60K will not be enough to make one of the investor visas (E-2 or E-5).
Can you tell us what sort of research you've already done as part of your deliberating as it will save everyone a lot of time, and maybe you a lot of misery.
$60K will not be enough to make one of the investor visas (E-2 or E-5).
Can you tell us what sort of research you've already done as part of your deliberating as it will save everyone a lot of time, and maybe you a lot of misery.
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Hi I've just returned from a 2 week trip to Disneyland. I love the USA! I have done next to no research except managing to find this site. I cant be bothered to use a search function or click on the links which you have supplied. Thank you for those bite.
Anyhow. I have 3 shillings and sixpence and would like to invest this in buying a taco stand which should employ some illegal immigrant (no Im not planning to pay over tax , social security or medicare) If you could all give me the benefit of your experience I will listen to not one word and insist I have a way to get there.
Sincerely yours
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Jul 22nd 2009, 11:32 pm
#9
Septic Sprout
Joined: Aug 2004
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Re: Would like advice
To the OP - please don't listen to all the negativity of the other posters - it's just typical British whinging. I applaud your sense of entrepreneurship and vision to open your taco stand in Florida. First thing's first, however, and as an experienced businessman you'll appreciate the importance of getting to know your market....
A currently little-known niche but growing trend in Florida is for sprout tacos - they go mad for them down there. Plenty of chilli sauce, cabbagy bits and all the usual gubbins and you're laughing. Put me down for two, and a can of Tizer while you're at it.
A currently little-known niche but growing trend in Florida is for sprout tacos - they go mad for them down there. Plenty of chilli sauce, cabbagy bits and all the usual gubbins and you're laughing. Put me down for two, and a can of Tizer while you're at it.
Jul 22nd 2009, 11:34 pm
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Re: Would like advice
Hi,
Sorry if folks seem a bit flippant. You have to understand we get a question like this nearly every week and the answer, unfortunately, is that you probably don't have a chance in hell of getting a visa--full stop.
Buying a business, the visa many end up using, is fraught with difficulties, the first of which in your case is money. £60,000 is nothing in the eyes of the immigration folks. Even three times that might not be enough. And once you get that sort of visa, it's got other sorts of problems.
Please read the wiki link (we got asked so much we made a permanent link) and AVOID at all costs websites that 'guarantee' you a visa as they are often SCAM artists who do nothing but file your paperwork knowing full well you will fail and charge you an ridiculous fee for the filing (which is easy enough you can do yourself). Please be careful about those sort of sites.
Sorry to be the bearer of bad news. Check through the wiki and if you see any other options let us know.
Sorry if folks seem a bit flippant. You have to understand we get a question like this nearly every week and the answer, unfortunately, is that you probably don't have a chance in hell of getting a visa--full stop.
Buying a business, the visa many end up using, is fraught with difficulties, the first of which in your case is money. £60,000 is nothing in the eyes of the immigration folks. Even three times that might not be enough. And once you get that sort of visa, it's got other sorts of problems.
Please read the wiki link (we got asked so much we made a permanent link) and AVOID at all costs websites that 'guarantee' you a visa as they are often SCAM artists who do nothing but file your paperwork knowing full well you will fail and charge you an ridiculous fee for the filing (which is easy enough you can do yourself). Please be careful about those sort of sites.
Sorry to be the bearer of bad news. Check through the wiki and if you see any other options let us know.
Jul 22nd 2009, 11:39 pm
#11
Septic Sprout
Joined: Aug 2004
Location: Shanghai
Posts: 7,993
Re: Would like advice
Hi,
Sorry if folks seem a bit flippant. You have to understand we get a question like this nearly every week and the answer, unfortunately, is that you probably don't have a chance in hell of getting a visa--full stop.
Buying a business, the visa many end up using, is fraught with difficulties, the first of which in your case is money. £60,000 is nothing in the eyes of the immigration folks. Even three times that might not be enough. And once you get that sort of visa, it's got other sorts of problems.
Please read the wiki link (we got asked so much we made a permanent link) and AVOID at all costs websites that 'guarantee' you a visa as they are often SCAM artists who do nothing but file your paperwork knowing full well you will fail and charge you an ridiculous fee for the filing (which is easy enough you can do yourself). Please be careful about those sort of sites.
Sorry to be the bearer of bad news. Check through the wiki and if you see any other options let us know.
Sorry if folks seem a bit flippant. You have to understand we get a question like this nearly every week and the answer, unfortunately, is that you probably don't have a chance in hell of getting a visa--full stop.
Buying a business, the visa many end up using, is fraught with difficulties, the first of which in your case is money. £60,000 is nothing in the eyes of the immigration folks. Even three times that might not be enough. And once you get that sort of visa, it's got other sorts of problems.
Please read the wiki link (we got asked so much we made a permanent link) and AVOID at all costs websites that 'guarantee' you a visa as they are often SCAM artists who do nothing but file your paperwork knowing full well you will fail and charge you an ridiculous fee for the filing (which is easy enough you can do yourself). Please be careful about those sort of sites.
Sorry to be the bearer of bad news. Check through the wiki and if you see any other options let us know.
Jul 22nd 2009, 11:50 pm
#12
Lost in BE Cyberspace
Joined: Oct 2003
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Re: Would like advice
I will never figure out why anyone would want to live in Florida..... Urgh its hotter then Hades there and too humid to boot! 
Jul 23rd 2009, 12:18 am
#13
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Posts: 35,082
Re: Would like advice
50 degrees is too hot for you, Lisa! 
And don't listen to the Sprout Boy, OP. He just wants someone else to cook his stinky orbs!
And don't listen to the Sprout Boy, OP. He just wants someone else to cook his stinky orbs!
Jul 23rd 2009, 12:34 am
#14
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Re: Would like advice
But Monday its supposed to be 98 degrees! And of course my MIL will be here, along with family that's already here = a full house with no A/C Pray for me....
Jul 23rd 2009, 12:36 am
#15
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Re: Would like advice
To the OP - please don't listen to all the negativity of the other posters - it's just typical British whinging. I applaud your sense of entrepreneurship and vision to open your taco stand in Florida. First thing's first, however, and as an experienced businessman you'll appreciate the importance of getting to know your market....
A currently little-known niche but growing trend in Florida is for sprout tacos - they go mad for them down there. Plenty of chilli sauce, cabbagy bits and all the usual gubbins and you're laughing. Put me down for two, and a can of Tizer while you're at it.
A currently little-known niche but growing trend in Florida is for sprout tacos - they go mad for them down there. Plenty of chilli sauce, cabbagy bits and all the usual gubbins and you're laughing. Put me down for two, and a can of Tizer while you're at it.
