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Honestly, don't call me or any of the people I know that would come "poor" one more time. Including me, we have good savings, earn 6 figures, have good educatio
by geff82 9y ago
Honestly, don't call me or any of the people I know that would come "poor" one more time. Including me, we have good savings, earn 6 figures, have good education (not necessarily University, which does not matter that much here in Germany). We are all quite entrepreneurial spirited, yet do not fall in the category "ultrarich". We probably would earn and contribute quite well to the US society. Yet we do not fit in any visa category. So also because of the unwelcoming visa policy and complicated process, my wife and I will now stay here in Germany, currently are in the process of buying a house and just signed the contract for our first employee (onshore, besides 2 offshore). We used to be big USA fanboys, but it is just very difficult to get there. Also my wife is Iranian, which does not ease things.
- geff82 9y agoBy the way I know there are those treaty-trader visas that would have allowed us to open/buy a business in the US for a reasonable amount of money. But as it offers no way to a greencard, it does not make sense for us. Imagine operating a well-earning business with a couple of employees for about 20 years and then being sent back when one closes/sells it... why would I do that? At least after a defined period of time (3-5 years) a visa like this should lead to permanent residency.