How do I Emigrate to the USA?

We were recently approached by a journalist writing an article for the British newspaper The Daily Mail and apparently this is a question many are currently asking. The question seems simple enough, but from our long experience we know it is a question that can so often lead to misleading information and trouble down the road.

The reason is simple, by asking how do I emigrate to the USA the questioner is already starting off by missing a key point.

By way of explanation let’s examine who may answer the question –

If a consultant or business broker is asked the question, many may flag up the E2 or L1 visa options. These  visas are often tied in with an opportunity for commission for that consultant or business broker. However, that motivation  may not be clear to the potential emigrant, and it may not be explained that these visas do not necessarily provide permanent residency rights. Without permanent residency a whole trail of difficult issues can crop up at a later date, this may lead to possible deportation. For this reason, certain emigrants looking at the E2 or L1 routes and buying a business of a certain size, may have been better looking at the EB-5 visa which provides for permanent residency.

An immigration attorney may also approach the question from the angle of how you can emigrate, rather than should you? and what are the lifestyle implications for your family. In other words should you even do it, or will your family wish you were back in your original country in a few months or years?

Some asking the question how do I emigrate to the USA seek advice from an emigration  blog. However, this again can cause problems. For example, those that reply in a positive tone may not realize that although they were happy with the route they have taken, it may lead to issues later on. Example: Simply because they took an E2 visa and bought a business that has worked out  for them does not mean that they will not eventually face problems. They may not realize at this stage that eventuality they may need to leave the States due to non renewal, business failure, or a child having to leave at age 21.

For more information contact Andrew Bartlett at: andrew@whicheb5.com