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4 Rules for Establishing a Tax-Free LLC in the USA Here are 4 rules for establishing your own tax-free limited liability company (or “LLC”) in the United States, according to US accountants and tax advisors with whom I work closely: 1. Your entity must be classified as a single-member LLC with only one owner; 2. The owner of your LLC must be a non-resident alien (or foreigner) A non-resident alien...

8 CRITERIA OF AN O1 VISA FOR ENTREPRENEURS AND STARTUP FOUNDERS Here are the 8 criteria for an O-1 visa for entrepreneurs and startup founders with extraordinary ability in business, science or technology: Keep in mind that you only need to satisfy at least 3 of the following 8 criteria in order to qualify for an O-1 visa: 1. Awards You’ve won nationally or internationally recognized awards or pri...

YOUR BEST E2 VISA BUSINESS IDEAS IN 2023 If you’re a foreign entrepreneur who’s wondering what the best E2 visa business ideas are in 2023, consider investing in and owning a U.S. businesss that provides a service Americans won’t do - or simply prefer not to do - and fill the void. Of course, if you’re already a successful foreign entrepreneur abroad, you may want to simply leverage your experienc...

ACTOR JUAN PABLO RABA GETS HIS GREEN CARD (WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM A FRIEND) #juanpabloraba #greencard #greencardmarriage #immigrationlawyer #immigration #fyp

10 REASONS TO ESTABLISH YOUR NEW BUSINESS IN FLORIDA Here are 10 reasons to form a new business in the state of Florida - even if you’re not a U.S. citizen or U.S. resident: And #10 is the coolest So, wait for it 1. No Personal Income Tax 2. Florida is the #1 state economy for residents 3. Florida is the #1 state for new business formation as well 4. A strategic geographic location as the gateway...

10 US STATES WITH THE BEST ECONOMIES IN 2023 These 10 US states are running America’s best economies for residents in 2023: 10. Delaware 9. Indiana 8. Idaho 7. South Carolina 6. Utah 5. Tennessee 4. Georgia 3. North Carolina 2. Texas 1. Florida These findings are based on a brand new study by CNBC. I’m Joseph Bovino, US immigration, business and trademark attorney. Use the link in my bio to schedu...

7 STEPS TO YOUR E2 VISA IN 2023 Here are 7 steps to your E2 investor visa in 2023: Step 6 is the trickiest. So. wait for it. Step 1: Determine If You Qualify To qualify for an E2 visa as an investor, you must be a national of an eligible E2 treaty country. There are about 80 treaty countries now, including Canada, Colombia, the UK, Japan, and many more. Step 2: Register Your US Company Next you'll...

3 US VISAS THAT MAY BE YOUR SOUND OF FREEDOM Here are three U.S. visas that relate to a new movie about human trafficking called "The Sound of Freedom," which is in U.S. theaters now. Incidently, I saw the movie last night and highly recommend that you see it too because we need to do more to stop pedophiles from victimizing God’s children anywhere it happens. Okay... the 3 most relevant visas are...

GREAT NEWS ABOUT YOUR E2 VISA Here’s some great news for those of you who are interested in applying for or renewing an E2 investor visa. The U.S. Department of State has updated its Foreign Affairs Manual to provide as follows: Once a U.S. consulate or embassy has determined that you invested a “substantial” sum in your new U.S. business and granted you an E2 visa, you don't need to meet the inve...

IN THE UNITED STATES, YOUR RIGHTS COME FROM GOD, NOT GOVERNMENT 🇺🇸 Did you know that the United States of America declared its independence on July 4th, 1776 based on the revolutionary idea that the natural, individual rights of all Americans, including life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, come from GOD? And since these and other individual rights and liberties are God-given, they are unal...

5 Reasons that 40% of California Residents Are Considering Leaving Here are 5 reasons that 40% of California residents are seriously considering leaving the State - with more than 20% saying they’re considering it “very seriously” - according to the LA Times: This is in addition to the huge number of Californians who have already left the State, by the way 1. The high cost of living 2. The State h...

HOW TO SAFELY REQUEST YOUR US IMMIGRATION FILES #uscisfoia #foia #usciscase #fyp #immigration #immigrationlawyer

CAN YOU GET THE SAME O1 VISA AS LIONEL MESSI? Can you get the same O1 visa that Messi reportedly received to enter the U.S. and play soccer for Inter Miami CF? This photo of Messi's O-1 visa shows his last name as "GOAT," so it's a fake. But that's not important right now. What’s important is that you don't need to be as extraordinary as Messi to qualify for an O1 visa, which is vastly underutiliz...

10 BEST LARGE U.S. CITIES TO START A BUSINESS IN 2023 Here are the 10 best large U.S. cities to start a business in 2023: And the top 4 are definitely gonna surprise most of you. 10. Austin, TX 9. Fort Worth, TX 8. Charlotte, NC 7. Atlanta, GA 6. Boise, ID 5. Durham, NC 4. Tampa, FL 3. Miami, FL 2. Jacksonville, FL 1. Orlando, FL These findings are based on a new study by WalletHub, which compared...

5 WAYS TO LOSE YOUR GREEN CARD Here are 5 ways to lose your green card and permanent resident status in the United States: 1: Living Outside of the US for Too Long If you're a green card holder who decides to live outside of the US for more than a year, an officer of Customs and Border Protection (or CBP) can trigger processes to revoke your green card and deport you. Fortunately, there's a simple...

6 STEPS TO TALK WITH A LIVE AGENT AT USCIS ON THE PHONE Here is how to call USCIS and talk to a live agent instead of an annoying machine. Step 1: Call +1 800 375 5283 Step 2: When the machine asks "how can I help you?", say "I want to know about my case." Step 3: When the machine asks for your receipt number, say “I never received a receipt number.” Step 4: When asked about a service center, say...

THE E2 INVESTOR VISA MAY SURPRISE YOU Do you think the U.S. only grants investor visas to foreigners who invest a million dollars or more? Not true. An E2 visa requires only that you make a “substantial” investment in a U.S. business or franchise that is likely to be successful. It can be almost any business. In practice, that tends to mean an investment of $100,000 or more, in part because smalll...

10 CLICKS TO REACH A LIVE AGENT AT USCIS Here’s how to escape from Emma, the pesky USCIS virtual assistant, and chat with a live agent at USCIS about your immigration case: I recorded a video about this several months ago, but the USCIS website has changed since then. So, here we go: First, Google “Ask Emma" Click on the link that says "Meet Emma" Next, click on the pop-up box that says "Need Help...

10 CLICKS TO REACH A LIVE AGENT AT USCIS Here’s how to escape from Emma, the pesky USCIS virtual assistant, and chat with a live agent at USCIS about your immigration case: I recorded a video about this several months ago, but the USCIS website has changed since then. So, here we go: First, Google “Ask Emma” Click on the link that says “Meet Emma” Next, click on the pop-up box that says “Need Help...

8 CRITERIA FOR AN O-1 VISA FOR FOUNDERS OF A U.S. COMPANY Here are the 8 criteria for an O-1 visa for founders of a U.S. company: Keep in mind that you only need to satisfy 3 of the 8 criteria. #1. Awards or Prizes Do you have any personal awards or company awards? Or, perhaps best of all, has the US company you founded received institutional venture capital? By the way, if your US company is back...

5 GREEN CARD PETITIONS FOR YOUR FAMILY If you’re a US citizen, you can petition for a green card on behalf of the following five current or future family members: 1. Your spouse, as long as you have a bona fide, legitimate civill marriage; 2. Your children 3. Your parents 4. Your siblings, and 5. Your fiancé, after he or she enters the United States with a K-1 visa and the intention to get married...

2 REASONS WHY THE EB-5 INVESTOR VISA PROGRAM IS POPULAR The EB5 investor visa program is growing in popularity despite the high price of admission. Here are two main reasons why #1. Set Aside Categories The EB5 Reform and Integrity Act (“RIA”) of 2022 places strong incentives on rural developments by introducing three visa set-aside categories: * Rural targeted employment area (“TEA”) projects * H...

3 REASONS WHY AN E2 VISA REQUIRES MORE THAN A MONEY TRANSFER Can you get an E2 investor visa by simply transferring a substantial amount of money from your foreign bank account to the bank account of your new U.S. business? No, for at least these 3 reasons. And #3 is the one that confuses most people. #1. Insufficient investment You may think your investment is substantial, but U.S. consular offic...

YOUR OWN U.S. FRANCHISE IN 90 DAYS How would you like to become a US franchise owner in as little as 90 days? Then, if you like, you could use your Investment in that franchise as the basis of an E2 investor visa application, which is arguably the best US visa for foreign entrepreneurs. I’m Joseph Bovino, US immigration and business attorney, and I work closely with reputable companies that can he...

3 TRENDS IN 2023 FOR EB2 NIW VISA PETITIONS Here are 3 trends in 2023 for EB2 National Interest Waiver ("NIW") visa petitions which, by the way, lead to a green card: #1. Somewhat Faster Standard Processing Times USCIS takes quite a long time to act on National Interest Waiver petitions submitted for standard processing, but they’re somewhat faster than usual lately. This is presumably due to the...