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eb-5 immigrant investors

​PNWERC is a non-profit organization designated by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) to source foreign capital for investment in the Pacific Northwest – specifically, the states of Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Montana. Green Truck I Limited Partnership (the “Partner-ship”) will invest much needed capital into the dynamic green transportation economy of the Pacific Northwest. The Partnership is a New Commercial Enterprise that will help Fleet Members deploy more environmentally friendly and efficient Green Trucks in compliance with California’s new emissions standards. David Andersson, President and CEO of PNWERC, has a successful track record as a Regional Center manager. Working with economic development officials, business leaders, and immigration specialists, Mr. Andersson’s team has achieved a 100% success rate for the many immigrant investors who now call America home. Mr. Andersson contributes to the Regional Center industry as President of the Association to Invest in the USA (IIUSA), President of the Whatcom Opportunities Regional Center, Inc., Chairman of the Pacific Corridor Enterprise Council (P ACE), and a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association Investor (EB-5) Committee. Alfred Portillo, Vice President of Operations, has over 25 years’ experience in trucking and transportation operations, management, safety, and sales and has applied his expertise to assist both transportation companies and drivers to understand and comply with state and federal regulations. In 2001, Mr. Portillo formed Pegasus Corporation, Commercial Driver Training, Transportation, and Consulting Services in Bellingham, Washington. Mr. Portillo’s experience with the trucking industry and his fellow drivers makes him the perfect individual to oversee trucker outreach and training. Kathleen Boucher, Senior Financial Analyst, is a successful truck finance professional with more than 10 years’ experience. She has developed and implemented winning formulas for effective truck financing as Finance Manager with Kenworth Northwest, and more recently as District Manager for Key Equipment Finance (an affiliate of KeyBank, a large financial institution). Ms. Boucher combines her understanding of the needs of Fleet Members with the attention to detail and disciplined analysis required for win-win deals.

Skilled Worker Visas, United States of America

For immigrating to US, you need to obtain a Green Card, which is a US Permanent Residence Visa. It allows you to live & work permanently and legally in the United States. It is also a proof of your registration in accordance with the United States Immigration Laws.

Green Card gives you the legal right to live and work permanently in the United States and to enter and leave the country freely. Green Card holders also receive special health, education and other rights and they can sponsor relatives for Green Cards. The Green Card does not affect the present citizenship of a person. A Green Card holder may later apply for United States citizenship, if desired. Broadly speaking, there are two categories of visas for skilled worker in USA; One is Non-Immigrant or Temporary Residence Visa and the second is the Immigrant Visa or Permanent Residence Visa and to qualify for that, one would need to satisfy certain parameters laid by the migration authorities.

About US Citizenship

A citizen of the United States is a native-born, foreign-born or naturalized person, who owes allegiance to United States and who is entitled to its protection. In addition to the naturalization process, United States recognizes US citizenship of individuals according to two fundamental principles: US Soli or Right of Birth Place and Jus Sanguinis or Right of Blood. As a citizen, you get unique rights and privileges which include the right to vote, having a US passport, the US government’s protection when abroad and the Right to Petition for Green Cards for your children and close relatives. As a US citizen, you cannot be deported or lose your citizenship even if you commit a crime or choose to live elsewhere in the world, unless you misrepresent yourself to get citizenship or become ineligible at the time. Naturalization is the way; immigrants become citizens of the United States. The general requirements for administrative naturalization include:

• A period of continuous residence and physical presence in the United States.

• An ability to read, write and speak English.

• Good moral character.

• Attachment to the principles of the US Constitution.

• Favourable disposition towards the United States.

All naturalization applicants must demonstrate good moral character, attachment and favorable disposition. The other naturalization requirements may be modified or waived for certain applicants, such as spouses of US Citizens.

How do you Qualify for H-1B Visa?

To obtain H-1B Visa, there are four requirements that need to be met: You can immigrate to USA to perform services in a specialized occupation with a relevant College Degree or its equivalent, with work experience or to be a distinguished fashion model. You must have a job offer from a qualified US employer. You must have a valid background to qualify for the job, you have been offered. Your employer should have filled an attestation with the Department of Labour Employment

Prospects Employment 

Employment prospects look bleak for the coming year with more lay-offs likely for unskilled and sub-contract workers. But there is a bright future for skilled and experienced people in almost every field, whether its Service category or doing business in United States.