November 4th, 2011 |
 If you are thinking of immigrating to the USA but are concerned about the country’s economic position, and worry if the country is in terminal decline, you may find an article in Britain’s Daily Telegraph interesting.
Ambrose Evans-Pritchard, International Business Editor of the Telegraph makes a strong case that although the USA may have hit a difficult period, there is a strong likelihood the USA will continue as the strongest economic power.
The article refers to a number of experts including Francisco Blanch of The Bank of America, Harold Sirkin of The Boston Consulting Group, Sandra Pianalto Chief of the Philadelphia Fed, and Charles Dumas and Diana Choyleva from Lombard Street Research and authors of The American Phoenix.
The article includes a number of interesting points about the many advantages enjoyed by the USA including having many of the best Universities in the world and concludes that America may well recover its preeminent position in the world.
To read the article go to:- http://goo.gl/MBOi5
Many who are starting the EB-5 process to gain permanent residency status in the USA (green cards) have found it useful to begin their research by reading the only published consumer guide on the EB-5 visa pilot program Green Card via the Red Carpet.
Which EB5 has a 100% track record in assisting applicants in obtaining an EB-5 visa.
To receive the latest independent information on the EB-5 contact Chase Brodsky at Which EB5
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September 9th, 2011 |
 What should have been the best part of the year for enjoying life outside in the summer sunshine has instead seen a terrifying period of civil unrest and riots in many cities throughout the UK.
The scenes shown throughout the day on TV have been the final straw for a number of British families who have been considering whether they should consider upping roots and leaving the UK for a different lifestyle.
One of the issues that frequently crops up with the British families we have spoken to over the years, that is key to why they are considering leaving the UK, is the problem with mindless youth violence in Britain. This is an issue which appears to be a particularly awful British phenomenon, and the pictures of rioting youths and children terrorizing ordinary families and burning down property has been a major shock to many people throughout the world.
The USA may have its problems, but these tend to be political and economic as opposed to the persistent mindless violence that seems to have become more and more prevalent in the UK. It is hard to imagine young people in America acting in such an appalling way or indeed the police or authorities allowing it.
Inquiries from Britain to our office, on obtaining permanent residency in the USA via the EB-5 visa, have multiplied in recent days and many of the enquirers have been interested in the experiences of fellow Brits who have made the move over the past few years and how the EB-5 visa allows families to obtain permanent residency in The USA.
If you would like more information on your visa options to The USA and a free consultation contact Chase Brodsky to arrange a free in-depth personal EB5 consultation for you with one of our Senior Partners.
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August 10th, 2011 |
 During the past few months it seems that much of the news coming out of the USA is negative, with headlines focusing on issues such as the budget deficit, the falling value of the dollar and unemployment rates. Despite these issues America remains an extremely popular destination for immigrants from all over the world and the EB-5 visa is increasingly viewed as a preferred option. given that it provides permanent residence for the entire family, (the applicant, their spouse and unmarried children under 21).
Reasons for wishing to immigrate differ and sometimes vary depending on the country you are from. We find Chinese applicants focus on the quality of education for their children in the USA. Indian applicants stress the entrepreneurial opportunities, Mexican and Venezuelan applicants often have fears regarding crime and security issues in their home countries and British applicants often long for the sunshine, degree of choice and low cost of living in parts of the USA.
Wherever you are from and whatever your considerations a good place to start if you are considering immigration to The USA and would like to know more about the benefits of the EB-5 visa is to read, Green Card via the Red Carpet which covers the immigration process and the positive and negative aspects of various visa options. Importantly it has been written by two first generation immigrants who understand from your perspective, as potential immigrants, the issues you need to be particularly aware of and the dangers that are important to be aware of.
Many have commented that the time spent reading this book has been the best time they could have spent on researching the EB-5.
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August 4th, 2011 |
Over the years we have talked to many immigrants about the EB-5 visa and have worked with getting on for 300 families from all corners of the world that have opted for a variety of regional center projects. We have a 100% track record at both the I-526 and I-829 stage with clients.
It’s always good to hear how things are going for past clients and I just got off the phone with one of our previous clients who has just received his I-829 approval and is now looking forward to US citizenship in a few years time.
Hearing back from people is so important, both in terms of how they feel they have been treated by the Regional Center program they chose and also how they have settled into life in America; we have families that have relocated to all areas of the USA. The vast majority have been delighted with their American move although inevitably challenges and problems have cropped up from time to time. Being first generation immigrants ourselves we have empathy with many of the issues that have cropped up.
At WhichEB5.com we include details of some of the EB-5 and relocation experiences from our previous clients, if you would like further information or to talk to someone from your country who has relocated to the USA contact us on ++1-561-771-1330
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July 27th, 2011 |
In the past few months there have been a number of articles in The Economist, Newsweek and Time which in one way or another examine this question. This will be of particular interest for those of you looking into the EB-5 visa as your best route for permanent residence in The USA.
Whatever struggles the US may be going through many people throughout the world would love to live in The USA. A recent immigrant has been quoted as saying: – “America is a land that offers a chance to be whatever you want to be, it is a place where nearly any immigrant can find a niche. In America you can say what you think.”
The sheer size and diversity of America provides new immigrants with a fantastic range of options and choices, in terms of where to live and work, in terms of culture, climate, etc etc!
It is interesting to note that 13% of Americans were born overseas and indeed nearly all Americans were themselves descended from a relative who came from somewhere else at some stage over the past couple of hundred years. Wherever an immigrant may come from it is highly likely that they will be able to find ethnic kin somewhere in the USA if they so choose.
The diversity of America is illustrated by the fact that America has 50 States each with different sets of laws. Whatever your views it is generally possible to find the ideal place to live.
Alejandro Mayorkas of the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) has been quoted as saying, “People come to America either because they yearn for freedom or they are fleeing for something – be it war or a culture that irks them”.
The Senior Partners of Which EB5 are themselves first generation immigrants and have covered many aspects of the immigration process to the USA in their book Green Card via The Red Carpet.
For more information or an informal chat about your particular immigration needs please contact the partners at Which EB5.
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February 21st, 2011 |
I recently spent a weekend looking around an emigration exhibition which bought back to me memories of my own family’s emigration process many years ago.
At a similar emigration exhibition all those years ago my family, as part of our research, were looking around and talking to the exhibitors searching for more information about our move to America.
We, like many others, made an assumption that the exhibition organizers had checked through the exhibitors’ backgrounds and we could assume that all would be well. However, that was clearly not the case as at least two of the exhibitors from that exhibition are now in prison or under investigation by US Federal authorities!
We remain concerned just how vulnerable those planning to immigrate to the USA can be, particularly potential immigrants failing to take independent advice on the EB-5 visa.
For complete details of our experience visiting the EB-5 regional centers please contact us here.
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November 25th, 2010 |
Thousands of families who come from many different nations throughout the world and who received their green cards and permanent residency status over the past year have been enjoying their first Thanksgiving celebration in America with their families.
Thanksgiving is a truly festive occasion in America and one of the most important celebrations and holidays of the year. It is a truly unique American experience and few immigrants forget their first Thanksgiving with their families. There is a lot more to Thanksgiving than the traditional turkey dinner although the importance of that meal is central to the event. America is a country where traditions play a very important role and Thanksgiving is a tradition going back to those very first settlers’ centuries ago.
The EB-5 visa which requires a $500,000 investment in a program approved by USCIS (United States Citizenship and Immigration Service) has become increasingly popular as one of the most effective methods of obtaining permanent residence for the applicant, their spouse and all their children under 21.
Although USCIS have approved well over a hundred regional centers to offer the program, less than a handful have been operating for long enough and have the necessary track record to be statistically proven across the board on a number of important criteria.
However, it is not generally realized that this very popular regional center visa program is actually what is termed a pilot program and is due to be phased out in the fall of 2012. It can take up to a year of processing before receiving those all important green cards. Therefore those wishing to be in America before next year’s Thanksgiving may need to act sooner rather than later if they are planning to apply for permanent residency through the EB-5 regional center program.
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November 24th, 2010 |
Over the past five years, working with thousands of families from all over the world, we have been asked every conceivable question on the various EB-5 regional center programs and held many telephone and in person consultations.
It is very interesting to cover these points with families whose main goals are generally to find a safe visa that will enable them to live permanently in the USA and see the return of their $500,000 in a safe and timely fashion – the investment is required by USCIS to be at risk, but that does not mean it has to be unnecessarily at risk in a potentially high risk and flawed program.
America can be a wonderful place to relocate to but in making the decision and asking the questions all families want are factual answers rather than the sales and marketing messages that can so often be given when selling a regional center program.
Being first generation immigrants ourselves we are frustrated at times that some of the people planning EB-5 regional centers simply see the programs as an opportunity to gain an easy source of low interest funding for some highly speculative programs that are unable otherwise to attract funding from the normal banking sources.
Fortunately there are a small number of well proven programs where the people at the head of the company place integrity above all else and fully understand their moral responsibilities to those families placing their trust in them for a major life changing event.
If you are considering the various EB-5 programs and have questions on the regional centers and would like both the negative, as well as the positive perspective please contact us to arrange a consultation.
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October 28th, 2010 |
 For many years the USA has been one of the most sought after countries that immigrants from all over the world have said is their preferred choice to permanently relocate to. However economic problems that started in the USA and spread throughout the world have raised questions in some potential immigrant’s minds.
An article in the Economist magazine looked at these questions in some depth and made some interesting points, including the observation that one of the greatest strengths of America is that people want to live there. A recent immigrant was quoted as saying “America is a land that offers the chance to be whatever you want to be, it is a place where nearly any immigrant can find a niche. In America you can say what you think.”
The article points out that as America is so big and diverse; immigrants have an incredible array of choices. The proportion of Americans who are foreign born is 13% and nearly all Americans are descended from people who came from somewhere else in the past couple of centuries. No matter where an immigrant comes from, he can find a cluster of his ethnic kin somewhere in America.
America has 50 states with 50 sets of laws. In America people with unusual hobbies are left alone.
Alejandro Mayorkas of the United States Citizenship and Immigration (USCIS) service is quoted as saying – “People come to America either because they yearn for freedom or because they are fleeing something – be it a war or a culture that irks them”.
As first generation immigrants ourselves we are of the opinion that America is still the “Home of the Free”. If you would like us to help you start your new life in the USA we would be delighted to help. Please contact us using the form on this page or via email at info@whicheb5.com
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August 23rd, 2010 |
Many families wishing to live in the USA consider the relative advantages and disadvantages of the E2 and EB-5 visas.
In some cases the choice comes down to the funds they have available or wish to utilize. The EB-5 requires an investment of $500,000 in a program operated by a Regional Center authorized by the U.S. government. The E2 visa is likely to cost much less, indeed many families have paid in the region of $150,000 to $200,000 to purchase a suitable business qualifying for the E2.
However, a key implication that is not always realized is that the E2 visa does not provide the family with permanent residence. A senior American Consular official is reported as saying –
‘I would also like to point out that a non immigrant (E2) visa is not a good option for someone who intends to reside permanently in the United States. If the investor retires or sells their investment, his or her visa status lapses and he or she must leave the US. Only single dependent children under 21 are eligible for visas to accompany their investor parent, and when these children turn 21 they lose their status as a dependent and their visa. The more secure option for those that have the necessary capital is the permanent resident [green card EB5] investor visa. In this case the required investment is one million dollars, or under certain circumstances $500,000.’ John Caulfield, Consul General, US Embassy London.
There have been a number of well reported cases of families and/or their children having to leave the USA due to the E2 visa failing to be renewed. This can still happen even after the family may have lived in America for many years when perhaps their children know no other way of life.
Indeed the situation regarding the limitations has become so notorious that a petition signed by many E2 visa holders, desperate to remain in America, has been drawn up for presentation to Congress.
The New York Times recently reported an unfortunately typical scenario where a family who had been operating a business on an E2 visa for nine years had the renewal of their E2 visa refused. This left them no option other than to return back to the country that had left nearly a decade earlier.
Of course, many do not have the $500,000 required to make the investment for the EB-5 visa. However, for those that do, the fact that it provides permanent residence status is an enormous benefit in many ways.
- Full permanent residency rights apply.
- In certain states you pay lower property tax costs and your children pay lower tuition rates at many Colleges and Universities.
- Children do not have to leave the USA once they turn 21.
Depending upon your circumstances the EB-5 could be seen as an inexpensive option. The one visa covers the entire family, applicant, spouse and all their children under 21. Select the right regional center and not only should you get your $500,000 back at a point in the not too distant future, you may also get a return on your investment. The same cannot be said with confidence about the E2 visa, particularly in the current economic climate.
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