what are the conditions for living and working in the north of the country

Emigrate and be able to live United States is the dream of a lot of people and a clear proof of this is that it is the country with greater number of immigrants In the whole world.

Most will look for one better quality of life allowing stability of its economy which also generates interesting and attractive conditions for certain companies. In this direction, Miami It is generally one of the most chosen destinations for Argentines, mainly because Spanish is one of the predominant languages.

For most of 2020, the United States closed its borders to much of the world, but gradually with the advance of vaccination against the coronavirus the situation and the authorization to enter the country have left make flexible, although still with some restrictions.

Brian Zirulnikoff It is Director of Dynaxe Capital for Latin America, a financial advisory firm in the United States focused on advice and risk mitigation, currently advising many families who wish to relocate to Miami. “It is always recommended see immigration priorities of the individual or of the family, ”he explains to Bugle.

“A lot of people have the idea of ​​emigrating as soon as possible once they have made their decision, but it is recommendable plan for the medium and long term and choose a personalized immigration strategy, ”suggests Zirulnikoff.

What aspects should be assessed before emigrating?

• With how much Capital city is counted.
• The time need or urgency that you need to move or obtain residency.
• If you are traveling a no one, nail partner or a family.
• Type of project, that is, if you want to undertake, invest or a combination.

• Look for the Visa to which it can be applied. There are student visas, job sponsorship, minor investor visas, but they require renewal and are riskier than EB-5, which are permanent residence visas. And the “Green Cards”, which are the safest but the most difficult to obtain.

What are the conditions for immigrating to the United States?

In order to travel to the United States for the purpose of carrying out a professional activity and residing on the North American continent, there are various options for doing so. You can have visitor visas and be granted temporary residence, or obtain a “green card”, which consists of permanent residence in the United States.

Temporary residence:

It is intended for all those who wish to emigrate to the USA but who do not intend to stay indefinitely in the USA.

There are different types of visas in this category, each with its own requirements:

. B1: is the one used by those who, for professional reasons, stay temporarily in the United States. For this, they will have to attend a meeting, a conference or seek new investments on behalf of a company.

. B2: It is designed for tourists who wish to take pleasure trips or for those seeking medical treatment in the United States. It is usually granted the same day. To process it you will need: photo, valid passport, civil status and family ties document, economic solvency documents and bank deposit.

. F1, F2, M1 and M2: they are visas for university or language students; for direct relatives of visa holders; for the student’s companions; students in vocational training; or direct relatives in possession of one of these visas.

. H-1B: It is the one given to temporary workers who have very specific knowledge to work in the USA. To apply for this type of visa, it is necessary to have an employer in the United States applying, as well as to have a university degree or work experience certificate.

Permanent residence (Green Card):

It’s a most coveted visas by those who wish to emigrate to the United States, because it is the one that offers the most advantages to foreigners. Thanks to this document, you can work, live and study in the United States, as well as freely and legally enter and exit the North American country.

How do I get the Green Card?

There are different ways:

. Family member in the United States: If you have a family member who is a U.S. citizen or has a permanent residence, you can immigrate to the United States if that person is willing to sponsor economically. For this, you will need to file the I-130 form corresponding to the request of a foreign relative.

. Job offer: You can also immigrate to the United States with a job offer. In this case, the employer must submit Form I-140.

. Make an investment important in a trading company based in the United States.

Other type of Permanent residence visa is the EB-5: They allow foreign entrepreneurs and their dependents to live in the United States in order to manage large-scale investments. It is the safest and most efficient instrument to emigrate as an investor or entrepreneur to the United States. Over 90% of the capital is invested in new construction real estate projects.

“Today it can be applied at a discount of almost 50%, investing in a qualified company in the US for US $ 500,000 and creating 10 jobs”, Brian Zirulnikoff, who advises on the immigrant investor program EB-5.

What documents are needed to emigrate to the United States from Argentina?

. Document that accredits the sponsorship by a US citizen, resident, or legal employer.

. Perform the Immigrant visa application process and have the documents that prove it. In other words, the visa application must have been completed.

. Identity documents, photographs and bank documents attesting to economic solvency.

. Document certifying the no criminal record.

What are the recommended areas to settle in?

If what you are looking for is to live near the beach or a well-known town Brickell, Coral Gables, Weston, Miami Beach O Adventure, are the most suitable.

Another factor that affects is whether the family is looking for a place to settle according to the location of public elementary and secondary schools. In this case, the best are in Weston, Pinecrest, Boca Raton or West Palm Beach. In the United States, public schools are a free benefit available to everyone in the country.

A family is free to choose whether their children attend public or private schools, and the choice of which public school they attend will depend on the zip code of their residence in the school district. In this sense, it is the same as in Argentina: the state assigns a school close to the declared address.

How to access health insurance in the United States?

· There is a free public health system accessible to all people over 62 years of age or, depending on their personal health situation, having Social Security number (social assistance number).

The requirement to access an SSN is to have US citizenship, permanent residence, or a work permit. It is a free entitlement in these cases and when you retire you get monthly financial benefits.

The rest of the population has access to a private health system, made up of companies with one of the best infrastructures and technologies in the world. If you are not of the required age (under 62), you must pay.

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