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July 12th, 2010 |
 A British couple, who had spent many happy holidays with their children in Orlando Florida over the past twenty years, had been looking at ways they might be able to retire permanently in the U.S. but were concerned that their only options apparently related to the E2 and L1 visas (which do not allow or guarantee permanent residence). They were also concerned that the attorneys they spoke with, focused only on the legal aspects but were not really listening to their personal requirements, including their wide ranging concerns on their retirement in America. I-526 approval took several months and the couple were then interviewed at the U.S. Consulate in London and granted immigrant visas. The couple have subsequently had their I-829 removal of conditions granted and have settled very happily in the Florida way of life playing a lot of tennis and golf and making friends has as they say “made them more active and busier than they were in the UK “.
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Tags: attorneys, british, E2, eb-5, I-526, I-829, L1, permanent residence, removal of conditions, retire, visa
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January 19th, 2010 |
 Retire in the USA using the EB5 Visa - Live in the Sunshine States or anywhere else Increasing numbers of overseas visitors love to spend part of the year in the ’sunny all year round’ states of Florida, California and Arizona. However, those wanting to retire and relocate permanently to the U.S. have often found it difficult or near impossible due to no specific visa that allows retirees to live in America year round, even if they are wealthy and self supporting.
There has been talk for years of a silver visa but nothing ever materialized. Unless retirees have a close American relative, or buy a business, permanent retirement to America has always been simply a dream. Not so any longer, as more potential retiree’s consider the EB-5 visa regional centre pilot program as the answer to living permanently in the USA. This visa category has been a blessing to retirees wishing to permanently retire to the States as it does not require them to directly operate a business.
In return for a $500,000 investment in an approved regional center program many people can achieve their lifelong dreams of permanent residence in the USA. If you would like full details of exactly how this visa category can work for you visit Which EB5 for complete EB-5 visa details.
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Tags: America, arizona, california, eb-5, florida, pilot program, regional center, retire, silver visa, USA, visa
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January 18th, 2010 |
 Is it fair to compare the E2 to the EB5 visa? Why are an increasing number of E2 visa holders looking at the EB5 option?
For many, living in the USA has been made possible by using the E2 visa program. However, for those E2 visa holders who have resided in America for a number of years there has been a degree of anxiety as well as expense at renewal time. Indeed, it is increasingly clear that renewal of this visa cannot be taken for granted however long you have lived in The States. New E2 applicants are also finding a variable waiting period, possibility of rejection, and the need to inject an increasingly higher level of funding to find a qualifying business.
There are particular concerns if you wish to retire, have children approaching their 21st birthday, or if you want to remain permanently in The USA.
Another potential downside is the E-2 has ‘non-immigrant’ status, which has serious implications that few point out.
There are thousands of E2 visa holders living in the US but sooner or later they are going to have to confront their status and plan for the long term, for if they sell their business or it ceases trading their visa may not be renewed. Also, children at 21 will need their own visas or be forced to leave the US. Such a lack of security may not suit everyone looking to reside in the US.
What makes the EB-5 Visa program different from the E-2 visa?
Participation in the EB-5 Immigrant Investor program provides permanent resident status (green card). Permanent residency has the major advantage of not requiring renewal or re-application. In contrast, the E-2 visa allows for non-immigrant status only. When the qualifying business/investment ends, so does the non-immigrant status that has been granted to the E-2 visa holder who may have to leave the United States unless another visa category is granted.
U.S. non-immigrant visas, such as E-1, E-2 and H category visas may never result in permanent residency, have time limits, and require additional filings with USCIS or Department of State.
Contact us for more information on how the EB5 can be a viable alternative to the E2 using the form on the right 
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Tags: America, E2, eb-5, eb5, green card, immigrant investor, non-immigrant, retire, status, USA, uscis, visa
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July 16th, 2009 |
Today we look at a case study that relates to an Australian family who wished to relocate to Florida.
The husband owned large specialist employment businesses in Australia and the UK. He required a visa route that offered permanent residency and green cards for all the family – with older teenage children he was concerned that other visa types might present too much risk for their future.
After a briefing with us they decided to look at the EB-5 pilot program in more detail and subsequently decided to invest $500,000 in a Limited Partnership under a Regional Center in a Targeted Employment area. The Project involved the demolition, renovation and construction of a warehouse/storage complex for mixed use.
The family decided to sell their business and property assets which provided them with total net worth well in excess of the required (by regulation) million dollar figure.
The family wanted an Attorney based in Florida with a track record of working on EB-5 applications and also had a number of questions for us regarding possible locations to resettle in, the schooling system, moving, property, transfer of pets, health coverage etc.
The I-526 approval took several months and the couple were then interviewed at the U.S. Consulate and granted visas.
We have continued to keep in touch and checked out issues that have cropped up with them for the benefit of new clients, a key one being the exit strategy of the program they opted for in the light of the world downturn and subsequent attractive projects coming on the market.
If you are planning to retire permanently to the USA and are interested in the EB5 regional center pilot program you can contact the partners at Which EB-5 using this link.
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Tags: attorney, eb-5, exit stratergy, florida, green card, I-526, regional center, relocate, retire, targeted employment area, visa, Which EB-5
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July 6th, 2009 |
For the past few days we have been looking at the reasons why the EB-5 visa has been of interest to particular groups of immigrants – Today we look at a case study taken from one of our previous 100+ investors that relates to a couple who achieved their life-long dream to retire permanently in the USA.
A British couple who had spent many happy holidays with their children in Orlando Florida over the past twenty years had been looking at ways they might be able to retire permanently but were concerned that their only options apparently related to the E2 and L1 visas which either did not allow, or offer, the security of immediate permanent residence. They were also concerned that the immigration Attorneys they spoke to focused only on the legal aspects but were not really listening to their personal requirements including their wide ranging concerns on living their retirement in America.
After a meeting with Andrew Bartlett they decided to look at the EB-5 pilot program in more detail and with the husbands retirement in sight they decided to invest $500,000 in a limited partnership project in an approved and proven regional center. The program was for the improvement of a commercial warehouse project in a developing area of a major US city, the building has subsequently been renovated and leased generating a rental income of $30,000 a year.
The couple decided on a clean break from the UK, selling their British home and the rental properties they also owned which provided them with total net worth well in excess of the required (by the US government) million dollar figure along with ongoing retirement income from their years of employment.
The I-526 approval took several months and the couple were then interviewed at the U.S. Consulate in London and granted immigrant visas.
Following a further briefing with us covering key issues such as medical insurance, doctors, driving tests, shipping of their possessions and the pros and cons of different locations, they relocated to Venice Florida on the basis of the things to do, the quality of life and very competitive housing costs.
The couple have subsequently had their I-829 removal of conditions granted and have settled into the Florida way of life playing a lot of tennis and golf and making friends (making them more active and busier than they were in the UK) – Their grown up children and families visit them at least twice a year and they return to the UK when their grandchildren are on school holidays.
We have continued to keep in touch and checked out issues that have cropped up with them for the benefit of new investors, a key one being the exit strategy of the program they opted for in the light of the world downturn and subsequent attractive projects coming on the market.
If you are planning to retire permanently to the USA and are interested in the EB5 regional center pilot program you can contact us here.
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Tags: America, andrew bartlett, E2, eb-5, eb5, florida, I-526, I-829, immigrants, immigration attorneys, investors, L1, orlando, permanent residence, pilot program, regional center, retire, USA, visa
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March 16th, 2009 |
Increasing numbers of overseas visitors love to spend part of the year in the sunny all year round states of Florida, California and Arizona. However, although you may qualify for a six month visa, those wanting to retire and relocate permanently to the U.S. have often found it difficult or near impossible due to no specific visa that allows retirees to live year round, even if they are wealthy and self supporting.
There has been talk for years of a silver visa, but nothing has ever materialized.
Unless retirees have a close American relative or buy a business, permanent retirement to the States has always seemed a pipe dream.
Not so anymore as more and more potential retiree’s consider The EB-5 visa regional centre pilot program.
This visa category been a blessing to retirees wishing to permanently retire to the States as it does not require them to directly operate a business.
In return for a $500,000 investment in an approved regional center program many can achieve their lifelong dreams of permanent residence in the USA. If you would like full details of exactly how this visa category can work for you visit Which EB5 for details.
Over the next few days we will talk about some of the people who have made the choice to live their retirement dreams in America. Subscribe to this blog to make sure you get the benefit of experience of those that have utilized this program successfully.
This blog posted by Andrew Bartlett
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Tags: $500000, american, andrew bartlett, arizona, blog, california, eb-5, florida, regional center pilot program, relocate, retire, retirees, retirement, silver visa, six month visa, U.S., wealthy, Which EB-5
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