I have moved many times in my life, and have enjoyed living in various states along the East Coast of the U.S. from north to south and even being a seasoned relocater, it is still a daunting task at best. There are so many considerations- where is there sufficient work, if you have a family then you think about safe residential neighborhoods, school districts, commuting, and the list goes on. How do you find a home? Do you pick a Realtor or do you use the Internet? This can be a very confusing and overwhelming time in your life.
How much more so would these life changing decisions be for a person looking to make the United States their future home? Where do you go to get help along the road that will assist you in making choices that will promote a healthy and happy new life? How can one do this long distance and yet feel a sense of confidence that the choices they make today will not be regret tomorrow.
What I would like to examine today is the E-2 VISA requirements for entering the United States. Basically this is an application for entry in to the Unites States based on your willingness to invest your foreign money in a business venture in this country. That sounds easy enough, doesn’t it? Well, if only it were that simple. Your investment must be a bona fide enterprise and may not be marginal. What does that mean? A bona fide enterprise must be a business that is real; something operational that produces services or goods. It cannot be an idle investment held for future appreciation in value such as undeveloped land or stocks held by an investor who has no intent to direct the enterprise. The threshold for a marginal business is one that will not generate more than enough income to provide a minimal living for you and your family or one that does not make a significant economic contribution.
That is just Step 1. Next you would have to demonstrate that your business of choice is a bona fide business. How does one do that? This is achieved through the long and arduous process of accumulating business records, tax returns, financial statements, quarterly wage reports or payroll statement, business organizational charts, business licenses, bank statements, utility bills, contracts, customer/vendor agreements, escrow documents, lease agreements and the list goes on. That is Step 2. There are several more requirements that have to be met and it may seem at this juncture that the process is just too much to tackle for your dream. You are not alone any longer.
Combining the seasoned talents of Jillian Rosen, of D.R.E.A.M LLC, Dynamic Real Estate Assistance and Management, LLC along with Alan Callaghan & Associates at Capital Business Solutions, Certified Business Brokers; makes this a dynamic duo meeting both business and family needs.
Jillian Rosen is a long time resident of South Florida and a prominent member with the community . She provides owners and buyers with a complete range of real estate services, including the evaluation of requirements, location alternatives, comprehensive analyses and site evaluation, and proactive “added value” contract negotiations. Her Company D.R.E.A.M. Real estate is committed to excellence where they strive to consistently deliver the highest level of service to you at all times. They are dedicated to deliver a service that not only will excel most clients’ standards but also, that will ensure our clients’ recommendations to their peers.
