1. 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
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2. 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.
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3. 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.
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4. 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?
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5. 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!*
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6. *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
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7. 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.
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8. 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
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9. 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.
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10. 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
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11. 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, months
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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 Duration of Stay…
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Jan Jan …
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12. 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
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13. 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
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14. 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
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15. 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
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16. 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
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17. 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
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18. 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
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19. 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
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