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USA Immigration and Investment Specialist
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Georgette Gillis is an International Real Estate Broker and Immigration Consultant who travels around the world attending International Shows and participating in Immigration Seminars.
The result is that Georgette's business is 80 percent foreign-related.
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| Georgette is a member of FIABCI, International National Association of Realtors, as well as the Clearwater Board of Realtors. |
She is an International Hotel/Motel Broker and also a Business Broker selling to worldwide clients. She has created a book and videotape presentation on "How to Immigrate to the United States" that has been recognized by the National Association of Realtors.
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| Viewpoint Realty International, Inc. presently has three offices on Clearwater Beach with another opening on Belleair Road and one in Fort Myers. Viewpoint Realty International, Inc. also has representation in England, Germany, Canada and Sweden. |
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Businesses and Investment Properties Available! |
For the last 27 years, Viewpoint Realty International has successfully sold business opportunities and real estate to more than 100 people who have successfully obtained the proper visa to live and work in the United States of America. Viewpoint Realty International provides complete immigration and investments services to interested parties that have a desire to immigrate to the United States.
Viewpoint Realty has an experienced team on staff to deal with all issues from the very beginning to the very end of each transaction. Each case is different and requires special guidance and attention. The foreign investor does not enter any financial obligation until the desired visa is issued by the U.S. Immigration Services. Our experience in the field is extensive, and we can definitely help you immigrate to the United States. |
| Viewpoint Realty International immigration professionals have provided immigration consultation and real estate and business brokerage services for individuals desiring to acquire a U.S. visa since 1986. Our extensive knowledge of these matters, as well as our on-staff legal advisors, ensures an informed and expeditious process for the foreign buyer. |
| The decision to immigrate to the Unites States is a major one, emotionally, culturally and financially. Our personal approach assists the buyer in making this major transition in life proceed as smoothly as possible for the buyer and the buyer's family. The Viewpoint team assistance has aided many buyers in successfully immigrating to this country and obtaining a viable business opportunity. The Viewpoint team can make your wish to immigrate come true. |
| Visa Definitions |
| The acquisition of a U.S. business enterprise permits qualified foreign buyers to acquire long-term visas to the United States. These visas consist of temporary, as well as permanent residency visas, and allow foreign persons to work and reside with their families in the United States. Here is a brief summary of the Visa types: |
E-2 Visa
This is a long-term visa issued to a person who commits a substantial Investment of capital in an active enterprise which is not marginal, and which the foreign person will direct and manage. The bold terms have certain meanings that are crucial to the granting of the visa. An understanding of these terms and their requirements are a critical part of choosing the appropriate business opportunity. For instance, the term substantial investment is not defined by an arbitrary minimum amount of capital. Normally, it means an amount of capital sufficient to purchase an ongoing business. There are various tests that must be met.
The E-2 Visa is available to residents of certain countries that have a “treaty” with the United States. The list of treaty countries changes, so knowledge of the current list is important. This type of visa has been the most popular with foreign persons in the last few years. |
H-1B Visa
This Visa is issued to workers who are in “Specialty Occupations.” This term refers to workers who are characteristically known as professionals who are employed by U.S. employers for a temporary period. The maximum duration of stay under this visa is 6 years. |
L-1 Visa
This visa is known as the “inter company transferee” visa. It is issued to a foreign person who has been employed abroad by a qualified company for 1 out of the last 3 years in an executive, managerial or specialized knowledge position.The person must be entering the U.S. to work for the same company for which he or she was employed abroad.
A person who already owns a company abroad in which he or she is employed as an executive or manager can form a U.S. company to acquire a U.S. business enterprise and thus become eligible for this visa. The L-1 visa has a maximum duration of seven (7) years.
A principal advantage of this visa is that a U.S. company that has been in business for one year may petition for a Permanent Residency Visa for its executive or manager. This visa is often the best alternative for an individual who already owns or works for Permanent Residency Visas. |
“Green Card” or Employment Creation Visa
Generally, this is a permanent residency visa that is issued to a foreign citizen who invests $1,000,000 in a newly created or newly organized U.S. business enterprise that creates or protects ten (10) jobs. The required investment in some instances can be reduced to $500,000, if the investment is being made in a rural or “targeted employment” area. There are also advantages if one acquires a "troubled" company, as law defines that term.
This visa is issued for a period of two (2) years on a conditional basis. At that time it is made permanent, providing proper documentation is submitted that the required investment has been made and that the required employment level has been met. |
| The Process |
Now that the various types of visas have been reviewed, one must consider acquiring a business entity. The U.S. Small Business Administration has compiled statistics that indicate that most newly formed businesses fail within the first 5 years of their creation.
Thus, the risk factor of failure is greatly reduced by the acquisition of a successful, established business. A foreign buyer can benefit from the shared knowledge of the previous owner, employees and clientele.
In this area, the advice and knowledge of Georgette Gillis and her support staff are invaluable. She has a long, successful track record and a stellar reputation for matching the foreign buyer with an existing business enterprise that meets the needs of both the investor and the continued success of the business entity. |
Acquiring a Franchised Business - The Route of “Least Risk”
For most foreign entrepreneurs, the acquisition of a U.S. business enterprise is a strongly recommended way of achieving either a long-term visa to the United States or Permanent Residency. While it is certainly possible for a foreign investor to develop a business from the ground up, the risks of failure are very high. Indeed, the statistics for newly formed businesses show that 50% fail within the first year, and that most fail within 5 years. A smart alternative for the foreign investor is a Franchised Business!
In the United States, the public readily accepts franchised businesses for they offer recognized names and reliable standards of quality. From the perspective of a foreign investor as the franchisee, purchasing a franchise is usually regarded as the route of least risk.
United States federal law requires that a franchisor provide serious prospects with a Uniform Franchise Offering Circular (UFOC). This document provides detailed information on the amount of the financial investment required, the working capital requirements for the business, and pertinent information concerning the franchisor. The franchisor is required to make a full disclosure of all relevant and necessary information that a potential investor might require.
This UFOC is very useful in documenting an application for a visa by a foreign investor before the United States Immigration Service and/or the Department of State. |
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The Viewpoint team assistance has aided many buyers in successfully immigrating to this country and obtaining a viable business opportunity; our track record speaks for itself.
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The Viewpoint Team can make your wish to immigrate come true.
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