Advice - Moving to USA.

UNISTUDENT

_Andy_ wrote: »

"I have been presented an opportunity to join a tech startup company in the USA." - just wanted to say, nice one - that's awesome

Also you may find below forum helpful

http://britishexpats.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=34

Great forum. Thanks

Dogger69

UNISTUDENT wrote: »

Thanks for this. This looks like could work.

"Create or preserve at least 10 full-time jobs for qualifying U.S. workers within two years (or under certain circumstances, within a reasonable time after the two-year period) of the immigrant investor’s admission to the United States as a Conditional Permanent Resident."

presumably this is based on expected predictions. We don't have to have 10+ employees before I can apply.

TY

You need to fulfil the capital investment requirement also

UNISTUDENT

I read this as either one of the following, We need full fill both 'Job Creation Requirements' and 'Capital Investment Requirements' prior or based under a 2 year evaluation?

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.eb1d4c2a3e5b9ac89243c6a7543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=facb83453d4a3210VgnVCM100000b92ca60aRCRD&vgnextchannel=facb83453d4a3210VgnVCM100000b92ca60aRCRD

"General. The minimum qualifying investment in the United States is $1 million."

Thanks

Dogger69

UNISTUDENT wrote: »

I read this as either one of the following, We need full fill both 'Job Creation Requirements' and 'Capital Investment Requirements' prior or based under a 2 year evaluation?

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.eb1d4c2a3e5b9ac89243c6a7543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=facb83453d4a3210VgnVCM100000b92ca60aRCRD&vgnextchannel=facb83453d4a3210VgnVCM100000b92ca60aRCRD

"General. The minimum qualifying investment in the United States is $1 million."

Thanks

I'm almost certain you need to fulfil both the criteria (the amount is lower in certain areas). Otherwise you would get a lot of people using it as an easy way to get a Green Card.

Gloomendoom is correct, this is the visa you will need, but the criteria to obtain it is understandably very high.

dannny_2

UNISTUDENT wrote: »

Is the the limit 90days per trip though?

Yes, something we have considered for the short-term but ultimately I need to be over there.

The VWP isn't in place to allow you to go over to the US to start up a business.

The limit of 90 days is the maximum, CBP can set any limit they want to an individual.

If you are intending to set up a business in the US speak to some nice lawyer types who will guide you down the path of enlightenment.

Caz3121

or you could try the Green Card lottery
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diversity_Immigrant_Visa

KarenG

Caz3121 wrote: »

or you could try the Green Card lottery
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diversity_Immigrant_Visa

Are you sure about that? I didn't think that was possible for UK citizens (which OP says they are).

UNISTUDENT

KarenG wrote: »

Are you sure about that? I didn't think that was possible for UK citizens (which OP says they are).

It sounds a pretty extreme solution for immigration but I guess its good for diversity.

Anyhow - 2014 applications are already closed.

I think I need to seek advice from a Lawyer as mentioned above and work out if its actually going to be possible.

Caz3121

KarenG wrote: »

Are you sure about that? I didn't think that was possible for UK citizens (which OP says they are).

UK was not allowed for 2014 entries....but may be for 2015

agrinnall

Caz3121 wrote: »

UK was not allowed for 2014 entries....but may be for 2015

I didn't think UK citizens were ever allowed (paying us back for No Taxation Without Representation I expect, and hang the Special Relationship!) unless you come from Northern Ireland, in which case you can qualify as Irish.