Patrick Findaro, the Managing Partner at Visa Franchise, had an exclusive interview with Larry J. Behar, Senior Attorney, and Managing Partner at Behar Law Group (BLG).
00:00 Introduction
06:48 How you have seen buying an existing business?
09:57 Process of buying a Franchise
11:01 E2 Visa Options
13:10 The Green Card Process
14:47 Most popular consulates that clients go to
19:50 Application processing for multinational clients
22:45 What are the rights for the client’s kids?
23:59 E2 Visa Renewals
26:28 What are some things that E2 visa applicants weren’t expecting through the process and caused them frustration?
28:50 Q&A U.S. Consulate interview timings
29:54 Q&A Start your own business or buy an existing one?
31:47 Q&A Are you required to be in the U.S. to start the E2 process?
34:11 Q&A Can borrow funds be used for the investment?
35:03 Q&A What would be a good CAD$ amount for applying for the E2 visa?
35:57 Q&A Can E2 visa holders study in the U.S.?
37:00 Q&A Can the spouse work on an E2 visa?
37:15 Q&A Can I submit my application to the Toronto consulate living in Vancouver?
38:16 Q&A Do I need to invest $1 million and hire 10 employees to qualify for an E2?
39:29 Q&A Can I apply in Germany for the E2 visa?
40:14 Tools for those interested in buying a business or franchise for their investor visa
46:32 E2 Specialized Employee
48:08 Conclusion
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Founded in 1979, the Behar Law Group (BLG) provides multi-faceted U.S. immigration services to the growing international community. Located in downtown Fort Lauderdale, Florida, with multilingual capacities in English, French, Spanish, and Portuguese, the firm is able to cater to a wide array of clientele, primarily dealing with complex issues in immigration related to E-2 investor visa matters.
Larry J. Behar was raised in Montreal, Canada. He holds an undergraduate degree (B.A.) from Mc Gill University, a civil law degree from the University of Montreal (LL.L) as well as a common law education from Nova Southeastern University (J.D.) in Ft. Lauderdale. He was also appointed as Ambassador of his alma mater and is a member of the Florida and Quebec Bar Associations.
Mr. Behar, who is trilingual in English, French, and Spanish, established his boutique business immigration practice in 1979 representing thirty-six different nationalities. His firm is AV Preeminent rated by Martindale Hubbell.
Mr. Behar is the past chair of the Broward Alliance (now Greater Ft Lauderdale Business Alliance), Broward county’s economic development organization, and has been selected as one of the 100 most powerful persons and top 100 global leaders in South Florida by CEO Magazine and the World Trade Council.
He has also authored two books: “EB-5 United States Immigration through Investment”, in English, Mandarin, Portuguese, Korean and Spanish and “How to Immigrate to the USA” in English, French and Spanish, and has personally visited 41 embassies and consulates worldwide.
This background and understanding, along with a strong business background have given him a particular advantage in structuring E-2 non-immigrant investor visas. The firm has been responsible for such matters in a variety of businesses using business, consular, and immigration strategies.
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