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Moving to the USA is the dream of thousands of French speakers every year, all of whom share a passion for this wonderful country full of opportunities.

 

This country fascinates you so much that you seriously consider settling there.

 

Every year, several thousand French speakers decide to take a leap into the unknown.

 

The United States is the country of immigration par excellence. Its history has even been built through immigration.

 

How many times have you heard the story of a young immigrant who came with $50 in his pocket and, over the course of several years, built an empire in the United States?

 

If the anecdote seems clichéd, it is no less true.

 

There are so many examples throughout the ages that inspire millions of foreigners who come to settle in the USA.

 

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Immigrating to the United States: the visa issue

Let's get to the heart of the matter, with the part that isn't the sexiest but is one of the most important:

 

How to legally immigrate to the USA?

 

Here, it is obviously the question of visas that must be addressed. Several recommendations can be made on this point.

 

First of all, every situation is different. Each project requires a specific analysis.

 

At this stage, we can still classify the profiles into two categories: people hired by an American company and people wishing to start their own business in the United States.

 

For the first category, there's not much to say. The process is quite simple; sometimes even the company that hires you will have a legal department dedicated to your case.

 

For the second category, entrepreneurs, the path is a little complicated but nothing impossible.

 

If you want a complete overview of visas, you can read this article which deals with the issue.

 

More specifically, the visa that will interest you as an entrepreneur is the famous E2 visa, which has recently been updated.

 

This visa allows you to obtain temporary residence against certain conditions, including an investment amount. ( US Embassy website )

 

(Economic) risk-taking is at the heart of this visa. You can read our full article on the process.

 

Finally, we can also talk about the royal road to obtaining a green card. This is the EB5 "large investor" visa.

 

Unlike the E2 visa, it is intended to grant you permanent residence.

 

This is why we talk about an immigrant visa (non-immigrant visa for the E2 visa).

 

All the details of this visa in the videos below:

 

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What plans do you have for moving to the United States in 2023?

This is the question you need to answer before considering moving to the United States.

 

This is fundamental.

 

Not that you need to know exactly what you're going to do. But you definitely need to consider your future life in the United States.

 

One recommendation, for example, is to make several trips to the USA before your installation.

 

This project must become your priority. You must project yourself into your American life.

 

Next comes the factual analysis. What is your personal situation?

 

Single people are going to be much more flexible than people in relationships.

 

Likewise, if you come with your family, then the story is no longer the same.

 

Choosing the right place for your children is an important decision. We'll come back to this later in this article.

 

Finally, if you come with the aim of creating your business, it is more necessary than ever to make stays beforehand.

 

Of course, this doesn't apply to all types of businesses. But if your project is a brick-and-mortar business, then this is a necessary step.

 

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The importance of language as an immigrant

This is advice that seems obvious but that unfortunately too few people take seriously.

 

However, this is one of the tools that will be most useful to you for your integration:

 

Communication

 

Here, we are obviously talking about mastering the language of Shakespeare before coming.

 

What is meant by mastery is not necessarily an extremely high level.

 

Simply the ability to hold conversations, gather information, negotiate...

 

In short, daily actions that you will have to do upon your arrival in the USA.

 

With the means at our disposal today, we no longer have any excuses.

 

It will be very easy for you to find a method that suits you to quickly learn the basics of English, whether online or in person.

 

Where to settle in the USA? Choosing a city

This is a crucial question when planning to relocate to the USA. It is closely linked to the choice of your project.

 

There is no "right way" in this matter. The project can dictate the location, or the location can dictate the project.

 

Obviously this must take into account the preconditions that we saw above.

 

Particularly regarding family circumstances. Because family circumstances have a huge impact.

 

First, choose a place suitable for family life, then the cost of living.

 

The cost of living is no longer the same with children... Especially in the United States.

 

To name just a few, here are some expenses that automatically add up: health insurance, schools, daycare, necessarily higher rent, etc.

 

As you can see, choosing the place for your future life is decisive.

 

The success of your project depends on it.

 

The United States is a vast territory. Monumental disparities exist, whether in terms of the cost of living, climate, or even population.

 

Entire regions are known for being historically important areas of immigration to the United States. In fact, many French speakers gravitate toward highly cosmopolitan areas as the first step in their settlement plans.

 

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Conclusion :

Never lose sight of the fact that the idea of ​​moving to the USA is driven by the desire for a better life!

 

From there, you must do everything possible to properly prepare your project. Obviously, the first few days on American soil will not be easy.

 

There will certainly be a lot of struggles. But with self-denial, you can hope for more stability.

 

Finally, never forget that you are an immigrant in another country. The adjustment won't happen with the people already there.

 

It will be up to you to adapt to your new environment.