If many French people dream of moving to Miami, a handful of them end up doing it, especially because of the complexity of the steps that seem to frame the expatriation in the United States.
La Maison iKeys, specialized in real estate investment, comes back on the steps to take to succeed in expatriation in Miami.
Summary:
1st step: obtaining a visa
2nd step: opening a bank account
3rd step: rent or buy a house
1st step: obtaining a visa
To come and live in Miami, you will necessarily have to go through the process of obtaining a visa. There are several types of visa depending on the reason for your visit (study, tourism, work, etc.) and the duration of your stay.
If you decide to come and live in Miami for a long period of time, you will mainly have the choice between several types of visas which have very restrictive conditions for obtaining them, here are three of them:
The green card: this visa has the advantage of being valid for 10 years and to allow, in the long run, to obtain the American citizenship. However, it is conditional upon marrying an American citizen or permanent resident.
The B2 investor visa: the validity of this visa is shorter, between 2 and 5 years. To obtain it, you must prove that you will make investments that will create jobs for American citizens. You must therefore be able to show a business plan that will support your ambition.
The EB-5 visa: this visa is issued for 2 years, provided that you invest between 500,000 and 1 million euros in the United States, with the objective of creating at least 10 jobs for American citizens.
There are other types of visas with different requirements. To find out which one best suits your situation, it is advisable to consult a lawyer specialized in immigration law.
Step 2: Open a bank account
Unlike obtaining a visa, opening a bank account is very easy for expatriates in Miami, and more generally for expatriates in the United States. You only need to be able to show proof of identity and your SSN - which is the equivalent of the American social security number.
Be aware that it is necessary to take further administrative steps to obtain the SSN once the United States has accepted that you establish your primary residence in Miami.
3rd step: rent or buy a home in Miami
You will inevitably have to ask yourself the question of your housing when you decide to move to Miami. Whether you decide to rent or invest in real estate in Miami upon your arrival, it is strongly advised to be accompanied in your steps to avoid making mistakes.
La Maison iKeys is specialized for several years in real estate investment. Do not hesitate to contact us so that we can discuss your project together and help you to realize the best real estate investment according to your personal situation.