Nothing on these pages should be taken as legal advice for any individual situation. The information is intended to be general and is not to be relied upon for any specific situation. American Attorney Services" is the trading name of Kevin Michael Burke, Attorney and Notary in the practice of US law, including practice as a Florida and Ohio lawyer.
American Attorney Services, Aventria House, Stock Lane, Lower Langford, Bristol, BS40 5ES, United Kingdom - - Telephone: 0845 519 4982
American Attorney Services, Aventria House, Stock Lane, Lower Langford, Bristol, BS40 5ES, United Kingdom - - Telephone: 0845 519 4982
Telephone: 0845 519 4982
American Attorney Services, Aventria House, Stock Lane, Lower Langford, Bristol, BS40 5ES, United Kingdom
Telephone: 0845 519 4982
American Attorney Services, Aventria House, Stock Lane, Lower Langford, Bristol, BS40 5ES, United Kingdom
Considering emigrating to the United States?
An immigrant visa is required of anyone who wishes to enter the United States to reside there permanently, whether or not that person plans to seek
employment in the United States
. U.S. immigration law provides for the issuance of immigrant visas in four general categories:immediate relative
,family based
,employment based
, and theDiversity Immigrant Visa Program
, known as the "green card
" lottery. No provision exists under U.S. visa law to qualify forimmigration on the basis of retirement to the United States
.Immigration is primarily family or employment based. The
EB-5 visa
is often the best option for intending emigrantslooking to to move to the USA permanently
on an investment based visa.
To arrange a consultation to discuss the EB-5 immigrant visa, call U.S. attorney Kevin Burke at 0845 519 4982 today.
American Attorney Services
Aventria House
Stock Lane, Langford
Bristol BS40 5ES
Telephone: 0845 519 4982
E-mail: info@eb-5visas.co.uk
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What is the EB-5 visa?
The EB-5 visa is an employment-based preference category under which a foreign national applicant may obtain permanent residence (a "green card") in the U.S. based on investment. This visa can be the ideal option for those who have the financial resources and seek to invest the required amount into a commercial enterprise in the U.S. Applicants do not require an
employment offer from a U.S. employer
, nor does their application require labor certification.EB-5 applicants do not need any investment experience or specific technical skills
.What is required of an EB-5 visa applicant?
In exchange for a significant capital investment, the Applicant, his or her spouse and his or her children who are under the age of 21 are granted a conditional visa that qualifies them for permanent resident status at the end of two years.
With a standard EB-5 case, the required investment is $1,000,000, or $500,000 in a
targeted economic area
where the unemployment rate exceeds the national average unemployment rate by 150%. The applicant is required to use the invested funds to purchase or start up a "non-passive" business which the applicant must manage. It must also be shown that at least10 new full-time US jobs for US citizens or permanent residents
shall be created by the investment. More than one person may invest in the same business and unlike theE2 non-immigrant visa
, theEB-5 applicant can be a minority owner of the business
.What is an EB-5 Regional Center?
USCIS has approved approximately 100 private businesses as Regional Centers
, thereby allowing them to use multiple EB-5 or other investors to assist them in expanding their businesses or objectives.While the standard EB-5 visa requires proof that at least 10 new full-time US jobs are to be created, the US government permits qualified immigrants investing USCIS-approved Regional Centers to also count jobs indirectly created as a result of the investment. With a
Regional Center investment
, unlike with a standard EB-5 investment, the management while not passive is very limited and due to this the investor does not need to reside near the Regional Center.It should be noted that the approval by USCIS of a Regional Center does not mean that the invested funds are not at risk, and in fact it is a requirement of the visa that such funds be at risk. Regional Centers are generally low in risk and will afford the investor a low return on investment.
While the visa requires the funds be with the investment for a minimum of two years, Regional Centers generally provide to investors the right to the return of their investment in 5 to 6 years.
To find a copy of the laws concerning the
EB-5 laws and regulations
look at the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigrations Services web site. A link to immigrant investment visa information is available at this address: www.uscis.gov . From that site look for a link to “Laws & Regulations” near the top center of the USCIS home page.
Bristol based American Attorney
Service works with small and medium sized businesses, families and individuals throughout the UK, Ireland and Europe in providingUS legal and notarial services
. Being a small niche client-focused firm, we arenot the typical US law firm practising in the UK
.This firm's principal, Kevin Michael Burke, has 18 years of experience as a
Florida and Ohio attorney
, 11 years of which he practised in the UK Kevin is an active member of the Florida and Ohio Bar, theAmerican Immigration Lawyers Association
(AILA), and the International Law Sections of both the Florida Bar and the American Bar Association, and would be happy to assist you in considering your USImmigrations option through the EB-5 visa.
What makes us stand out from our competitors?
1. Unlike our US based competitors, we have years of
experience in representing British, Irish and other European clients in US legal matters
, and have dealt with the many practical, legal and tax implications and issues arising in such representation.2. As a
UK based US law firm
, we will understand you and your concerns and needsbetter than a US based law firm
.3. As a UK based US law firm, we are
more accessible to you being in the same time zone
for telephone consultations and being available for personal meetings.4. We utilise the latest up to date technology including SAAS applications (software as a service) for our practice management applications, document management, and accounts.
What can we do for you?
If you think you may