Posts Tagged ‘Immigration’

It seems that every day there is some announcement about U.S. immigration policy or immigration reform. It also seems that with every such announcement, immigration lawyers are flooded with inquiries by the documented and undocumented, as well as their U.S. citizen friends, seeking ways to take advantage of this perceived newfound benefit. Unfortunately, some “immigration advisors” also get those inquiries and seek to take advantage of what to them is a golden opportunity to reap great financial rewards from those who can ill afford the loss. The desperate, the poor and uninformed are easy prey for those notarios, “immigration advisors,” or others involved in the unauthorized practice of law.

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During the early 19th century immigration wave into the USA, “… and the streets are paved with gold!” was widely broadcasted to the huddled masses seeking a better life. Some immigrants did find “gold.”  Others found only “fool’s gold.”  All found freedom. Today, the same three options exist for those seeking to invest in the USA.

While our streets are not paved with gold, there is a path into the USA that is. Since 1999, the law has allowed one to obtain permanent residence in the USA by making a significant investment in the USA. One has the option of starting a business, buying a distressed business, or investing in a project in an area designated by the government as in need of economic assistance. The amount of the investment varies from a minimum of $500,000 to $1 million depending upon the type of investment chosen.

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Did you think, “Oh, no!  Not another immigration blog!,” when you discovered this blog?  Don’t worry!  This is not going to be just another immigration blog.   Our goal will be to provide current informative content directed at those in the business community who have the need to understand the constantly changing and complex path for people to come into (and, if need be, remain in) the USA for business or investment purposes.

Our firm provides a full service commercial and international legal practice with immigration as a key component, for if you cannot get here, you cannot take advantage of all of the business opportunities the USA has to offer.

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