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Junior Partner, Beshara P.A. APPROVABLE IMMIGRATION SOLUTIONS TO LIVE AND WORK IN THE U.S. FOR FOREIGN HOME BUYERS APPROVABLE IMMIGRATION SOLUTIONS TO LIVE AND WORK IN THE U.S. FOR FOREIGN HOME BUYERS Sal Picataggio Attorney at Law Junior Partner, Beshara P.A. ORRA Affiliate Member BESHARA P.A. | Orlando, FL | 407-571-6878 | sal@besharapa.com | www.besharapa.com

About Presenter Sal Picataggio APPROVABLE IMMIGRATION SOLUTIONS TO LIVE AND WORK IN THE U.S. FOR FOREIGN HOME BUYERS About Presenter Sal Picataggio Sal Picataggio, Junior Partner, Beshara P.A., has been practicing immigration law since 2011, beginning his practice with Edward Beshara at Beshara P.A. in Orlando, where he focuses his work on business immigration processes like EB-5, E-2, and L-1 cases, as well as employment based immigration processes and family based immigration processes. Sal has taken a particular interest in the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program, including assisting U.S. and non-U.S. developers with EB-5 compliant business infrastructures for Regional Centers and Projects, and for Foreign National Investor petitions. Sal, through Beshara P.A., is proud to be an ORRA Affiliate and a member of the Global Real Estate Council, the American Immigration Lawyer Association Central Florida Chapter, the Orange County Bar Association, Invest in USA, Central Florida Brazilian American Chamber of Commerce, and the British American Chamber of Commerce. Sal received his Juris Doctor from the University of Florida Levin College of Law and graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Relations from the University of Florida. BESHARA P.A. | Orlando, FL | 407-571-6878 | sal@besharapa.com | www.besharapa.com

About Beshara P.A. and Edward Beshara APPROVABLE IMMIGRATION SOLUTIONS TO LIVE AND WORK IN THE U.S. FOR FOREIGN HOME BUYERS About Beshara P.A. and Edward Beshara Edward Beshara, Managing Partner of BESHARA, P.A., has exclusively practiced U.S. Immigration Law and offered approvable solutions since 1983 in Orlando/Maitland, Florida, representing corporate and individual clients worldwide. Mr. Beshara is a member of the preeminent EB-5 industry organization Invest in USA, and serves on the Compliance Committee, Best Practices Committee, and Investor Markets Committee, and is a Trustee of the Brazilian American Chamber of Commerce in Florida, including in Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, and Orlando, is a member of the Central Florida International Business Task Force, and is a past president of AILA (Central Florida Chapter). Mr. Beshara has organized EB-5 presentations at the City of Miami EB-5 Regional Center, and is a frequent speaker on immigration topics. Edward Beshara has a Juris Doctor Degree (University of Florida, USA), B. Juris, and LL.B Degrees, pursued LL.M Degree (Monash University, Melbourne, Australia), and was an adjunct Professor of Business Immigration Law at the University of Florida Levin College of Law. Mr. Beshara has received the highest AV Rating as an International Preeminent Immigration Attorney, as well as top ratings by EB-5 services such as EB5Info.com and EB5Investors.com. BESHARA P.A. | Orlando, FL | 407-571-6878 | sal@besharapa.com | www.besharapa.com

Common Question from foreign buyers… APPROVABLE IMMIGRATION SOLUTIONS TO LIVE AND WORK IN THE U.S. FOR FOREIGN HOME BUYERS Common Question from foreign buyers… I just bought a house/investment property in the U.S., I can live and work in the U.S. now, right? BESHARA P.A. | Orlando, FL | 407-571-6878 | sal@besharapa.com | www.besharapa.com

The answer may surprise you… APPROVABLE IMMIGRATION SOLUTIONS TO LIVE AND WORK IN THE U.S. FOR FOREIGN HOME BUYERS The answer may surprise you… Yes!* BESHARA P.A. | Orlando, FL | 407-571-6878 | sal@besharapa.com | www.besharapa.com

*There’s a way! Purchase U.S. house (e.g. USD $1 million) APPROVABLE IMMIGRATION SOLUTIONS TO LIVE AND WORK IN THE U.S. FOR FOREIGN HOME BUYERS *There’s a way! Purchase U.S. house (e.g. USD $1 million) Borrow against house, receive personal funds Use personal funds to invest in U.S. business that can form basis of temporary or permanent U.S. residency BESHARA P.A. | Orlando, FL | 407-571-6878 | sal@besharapa.com | www.besharapa.com

APPROVABLE IMMIGRATION SOLUTIONS TO LIVE AND WORK IN THE U. S APPROVABLE IMMIGRATION SOLUTIONS TO LIVE AND WORK IN THE U.S. FOR FOREIGN HOME BUYERS Why Immigration? Client ready to move himself/herself and family to U.S. for a long time or permanently Client or his/her children want to go to school in the U.S. Client has a job offer Client wants to start a business in the U.S. Client wants to invest in a U.S. business Only with the right U.S. visa/status can a foreign buyer live and work in the U.S. BESHARA P.A. | Orlando, FL | 407-571-6878 | sal@besharapa.com | www.besharapa.com

APPROVABLE IMMIGRATION SOLUTIONS TO LIVE AND WORK IN THE U. S APPROVABLE IMMIGRATION SOLUTIONS TO LIVE AND WORK IN THE U.S. FOR FOREIGN HOME BUYERS Important and Necessary to have U.S. Immigration Attorneys in your team Only with the right U.S. visa/status can a foreign buyer live and work in the U.S. U.S. Immigration is a process of LAW Decisions – event the very first ones - have Immigration consequences Consult with Licensed U.S. immigration attorneys Consult with experienced U.S. immigration attorneys with expertise in U.S. business immigration law processes and procedures BESHARA P.A. | Orlando, FL | 407-571-6878 | sal@besharapa.com | www.besharapa.com

The First Meetings with U.S. Immigration Attorneys APPROVABLE IMMIGRATION SOLUTIONS TO LIVE AND WORK IN THE U.S. FOR FOREIGN HOME BUYERS The First Meetings with U.S. Immigration Attorneys Business goals, timelines, certainty and confirmation of immigration compliance. Full representation or First Step Analysis Professionals to be lead by the U.S. Immigration Attorney (real estate, accounting, tax, corporate structures) Tax and financial planning For EB-5 clients, strategy for Investor to speak to business consultants, Regional Centers, Existing businesses REALTORS can help their foreign clients! Starting with U.S. Immigration Attorneys can save time and money. Aiming for Compliance and Best Practices. BESHARA P.A. | Orlando, FL | 407-571-6878 | sal@besharapa.com | www.besharapa.com

Temporary and Permanent Options APPROVABLE IMMIGRATION SOLUTIONS TO LIVE AND WORK IN THE U.S. FOR FOREIGN HOME BUYERS Temporary and Permanent Options Immediate, Quick Entry Long-term, Permanent Residency Temporary Processes Processes “Non-Immigrant” (temporary) visa options “Immigrant” (green card) visa options Intra-company Multinational Executive or Manager Transferee (L-1) Permanent Residency through Investment (EB-5) Quick Entry into the U.S. and Temporary Residency for Investors (E-2) Permanent Residency for Multinational Executives/Managers (EB-1) Temporary Residency for Students (F-1) Permanent Residency for Individuals with Extraordinary Ability (EB-1) Specialty Occupation (H-1B) Family-based processes Visitor – B-1/B-2, Visa Waiver Concurrent filings are possible BESHARA P.A. | Orlando, FL | 407-571-6878 | sal@besharapa.com | www.besharapa.com

Common Temporary Status: B-1/B-2 Visitor, Visa Waiver, F-1 Student APPROVABLE IMMIGRATION SOLUTIONS TO LIVE AND WORK IN THE U.S. FOR FOREIGN HOME BUYERS Common Temporary Status: B-1/B-2 Visitor, Visa Waiver, F-1 Student B-2 for Tourists – stay for 6 months for tourism only Entry Date – October 21, 2016 6 months |-----------------|--------|--------|--------|--------|--------| Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar April Visa Waiver - certain countries do not need visas; stay 90 days; F-1 students stay for “D/S” duration of stay, Spouse receives F-2 status to accompany their F-1 spouse only School Starts – January 2017 Duration of Stay… |---------------------|--------------------------|-----------------------|-------- Jan. 2018 Jan. 2019 … BESHARA P.A. | Orlando, FL | 407-571-6878 | sal@besharapa.com | www.besharapa.com

The Intra-Company Transferee Visa (L-1 Visa, Nonimmigrant) APPROVABLE IMMIGRATION SOLUTIONS TO LIVE AND WORK IN THE U.S. FOR FOREIGN HOME BUYERS The Intra-Company Transferee Visa (L-1 Visa, Nonimmigrant) Foreign Business U.S. Business Corp. or LLC (New business or asset/stock purchase of existing business) Business Activities, Employment Creation, Financial Projections, Physical Premises Transfer of Owner: Executive, Manager, Specialized Knowledge Status - 1 Year for New Office Status 2 Years for Existing Office Ownership: subsidiary (Foreign co. owns U.S. Co.) or affiliate (same owners for both U.S. Co. and Foreign Co.) 6 Years of L-1 Status allowed After One Year in business, can apply for green card BESHARA P.A. | Orlando, FL | 407-571-6878 | sal@besharapa.com | www.besharapa.com

Multinational Executives – From Temporary to Permanent Residency APPROVABLE IMMIGRATION SOLUTIONS TO LIVE AND WORK IN THE U.S. FOR FOREIGN HOME BUYERS Multinational Executives – From Temporary to Permanent Residency L-1 1 to 2 years EB-1 Foreign National Business – 1+ year of operations U.S. Business Additional Revenue and Employees Ownership: subsidiary or affiliate 1 to 5 years of operating business Executive for Green Card Foreign Business Executive/manager for 1 year U.S. Business (new business or asset/stock purchase of existing business) Transferring Executive, Manager, Specialized Knowledge: 1 year for new business 3 years for existing business Ownership: subsidiary or affiliate BESHARA P.A. | Orlando, FL | 407-571-6878 | sal@besharapa.com | www.besharapa.com

Treaty Investor Visas (E-2 Visas, Nonimmigrant) APPROVABLE IMMIGRATION SOLUTIONS TO LIVE AND WORK IN THE U.S. FOR FOREIGN HOME BUYERS Treaty Investor Visas (E-2 Visas, Nonimmigrant) Investor Citizen of Argentina, Canada, China, Colombia, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, U.K.… OR Company majority-owned by citizens of treaty country U.S. Business (Starting New or Purchase of Existing) Employment Creation Business Activities Financial Projections “Substantial” Investment Example - USD $100,000 2 to 5 year stay – RENEWABLE INDEFINITELY Owner – Individual or Company from treaty country Investor – individual or Company from treaty country Executive Employee – From Treaty Country BESHARA P.A. | Orlando, FL | 407-571-6878 | sal@besharapa.com | www.besharapa.com

Treaty Investors – From Temporary to Permanent Residency APPROVABLE IMMIGRATION SOLUTIONS TO LIVE AND WORK IN THE U.S. FOR FOREIGN HOME BUYERS Treaty Investors – From Temporary to Permanent Residency E-2 Investor Italian, German, Spanish, etc. U.S. Business Investment used for Start-up costs or to purchase existing business Investment - USD $100,000 Ownership and Executive Control E-2 Status 2 to 5 years EB-5 E-2 Investor U.S. Business expansion 5 full time jobs from original E-2 For Today’s EB-5 add $400,000 5 full time jobs for EB-5 BESHARA P.A. | Orlando, FL | 407-571-6878 | sal@besharapa.com | www.besharapa.com

Permanent Residency Through Investment EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program APPROVABLE IMMIGRATION SOLUTIONS TO LIVE AND WORK IN THE U.S. FOR FOREIGN HOME BUYERS Permanent Residency Through Investment EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program Foreign Investors invest USD $500,000 or $1 million into a an EB-5 Project to obtain permanent residency (green card). Individual investment into their own business Into a “Regional Center” sponsored Business Investment funds must be “authenticated” – lawful source and transfer Tax Returns Proof of property/asset ownership and sale Savings, company dividends BESHARA P.A. | Orlando, FL | 407-571-6878 | sal@besharapa.com | www.besharapa.com

Permanent Residency Through Investment – EB-5 Direct Model APPROVABLE IMMIGRATION SOLUTIONS TO LIVE AND WORK IN THE U.S. FOR FOREIGN HOME BUYERS Permanent Residency Through Investment – EB-5 Direct Model Investors (making independent decision to invest) New Commercial Enterprise/Job Creating Entity Business owned by Investor Investor Receives Shareholder Interest Direct Jobs (10 full time jobs held by U.S. Permanent Residents or Citizens per investor Investment = USD $500,00 in a Targeted Employment Area OR USD $1 million if NOT in a Targeted Employment Area BESHARA P.A. | Orlando, FL | 407-571-6878 | sal@besharapa.com | www.besharapa.com

Permanent Residency Through Investment – EB-5 Regional Center Model APPROVABLE IMMIGRATION SOLUTIONS TO LIVE AND WORK IN THE U.S. FOR FOREIGN HOME BUYERS Permanent Residency Through Investment – EB-5 Regional Center Model Investors (making independent decision to invest) New Commercial Enterprise Investor Receives Membership or Partnership Interest Job Creating Entity Business Activities Direct, Indirect, or Induced Jobs (10 full time jobs held by U.S. Permanent Residents or Citizens per investor) Investment = USD $500,00 in a Targeted Employment Area OR USD $1 million if NOT in a Targeted Employment Area BESHARA P.A. | Orlando, FL | 407-571-6878 | sal@besharapa.com | www.besharapa.com

APPROVABLE IMMIGRATION SOLUTIONS TO LIVE AND WORK IN THE U. S APPROVABLE IMMIGRATION SOLUTIONS TO LIVE AND WORK IN THE U.S. FOR FOREIGN HOME BUYERS Thank you! BESHARA PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION U.S. Immigration Attorneys Approvable Solutions since 1983 555 WINDERLEY PLACE, SUITE 300 MAITLAND/ORLANDO, FL 32751 407-571-6878 SAL@BESHARAPA.COM www.besharapa.com BESHARA P.A. | Orlando, FL | 407-571-6878 | sal@besharapa.com | www.besharapa.com