Florida Real Estate, Tourism and Immigration News

An EB-5 Visa update from Lake Buena Vista Resort here in Orlando:

The Lake Buena Vista Resort continues to surpass its occupancy numbers for the last two years. In March 2011, we enjoyed 92% occupancy rate versus 84% in March 2010 and these figures continue to increase. More and more people are finding out about our Resort and the excellent ratings and reviews we are receiving from our guests.

Since the Lake Buena Vista Resort is located only minutes away from Disney World and close to SeaWorld and Universal Studios (featuring the Wizarding World of Harry Potter), this is an excellent location for visiting all the popular theme parks. Our spectacular Pirates Plunge Aquatic Center features a derelict pirate ship and waterslide which is a huge hit with kids young and old. The poolside tiki bar and three hot tubs around the pool area seem to keep the adults happily content. Don’t delay, make your reservation today. Just go to www.lbvorlandoresort.com or call 1-866-401-2699 and speak with one of our reservation specialists.

For the ultimate in relaxation visit Reflections Spa-Salon located in the Reception Building at the Resort. Remember May 8th is Mother’s Day. Reflections Spa is offering a wonderful Mother’s Day Special. For only $99, Mom will receive a Chocolate Pedicure, 25 minute massage and 25 minute scalp massage. What a great gift for Mom… or yourself! For a menu of relaxing, therapeutic services, visit www.reflectionsspaorlando.com.

Get ready to Shop ’til You Drop at the Lake Buena Vista Factory Stores located right next door to the Resort. With the opening of Ann Taylor LOFT OUTLET and Under Armour® you will surely find something for everyone. The mall features 50 of the most sought-after outlet stores with savings up to 75% on name brands. If you are looking for the perfect gift for Mom, you will find everything from performance gear, to casual and dress, accessories, swimwear and more.

Lake Buena Vista developer Sam Sutton was a presenter at the Greater Fort Lauderdale Board of Realtors’ Global Council meeting held last month. The meeting focused on international buyers. Sam discussed the opportunity for Realtors regarding the EB-5 immigrant investment program and our Regional Center. He was very well received and invited the Realtors to visit and tour our project in Orlando.

Representatives from the Lake Buena Vista Regional Center will be at the upcoming American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) annual convention to be held June 15-18, 2011 in San Diego, California. Look for us at Booth #412.

You are always welcome to visit and take a personal tour of the Lake Buena Vista Resort Village & Spa in Orlando Florida.

Bill Cowie President

www.britishhomesgroup.com
www.eb5investmentvisas.com

Orlando Florida

Kissimmee Office 407 396 9914

Direct (Mobile) 407 620 7777

EB-5 Visa programme

Following is an extract from this month’s US EB-5 Visa programme newsletter from one of our US Regional Centre affiliates, Lake Buena Vista Resort close to Walt Disney World in Orlando.

This innovative “Fast Track” US Visa programme, as you may know, is designed for US “investor immigrants” willing and able to invest at least $500,000 in a US government-designated company or “Regional Centre” in return for, customarily, a permanent resident “Green Card” within 3-6 months and, if desired, US citizenship in 5 years – for all unmarried family members under 21 as well!

Please let us know if we can help you fulfill your American Dream this year as well:

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The Lake Buena Vista Resort continues to enjoy an increase in visitors. The Resort’s occupancy every month this year has improved from a year ago. Occupancy in July was 95.8% which was 5 points higher than July 2009. So, when evaluating the Lake Buena Vista Regional Center compared to other regional centers, our Resort has a PROVEN history of success. Why look anywhere else? Besides being approved by the U.S. government for the EB-5 Immigrant Investment Program, the Lake Buena Vista Regional Center has already fulfilled the job requirements of the program and is located in a Targeted Employment Area (TEA). Foreign investors should be very confidence of obtaining visa approval.

Some of the Benefits of the EB-5 Program:

Permanent Residency and Green Cards for Investor and Family
Educational Opportunity for Investors and their Children
Live, Work, and Retire Anywhere in U.S.
Personal and Family Security
Ease of United States Entry and International Travel
Eligible for Lexus/Nexus Pass

Now is a great time to visit the Lake Buena Vista Resort. Located about a mile from Disney World and minutes from Universal Studios, SeaWorld and Orlando’s International Airport, the Resort should be an easy choice. Be sure to make your reservations at the Resort’s Reflections Spa-Salon and take advantage of our “Beat the Heat” special. Just purchase any eighty minute service and receive a FREE hydrotherapy bath. Afterwards, enjoy a complementary drink at our pool-side bar. Why not try our newest, licensed massage therapist from Brazil? Relax, you’re on vacation!

Don’t miss the Lake Buena Vista Factory Stores located just next door. You will find Back-to-School specials throughout the outlet mall during the Labor Day Sidewalk Sale, September 3rd – 6th. You can preview the new autumn-fall line of clothing and find summer attire at fantastic savings. The newest addition to the mall is Timberland, projected to open September 30th.  For more information, visit www.lbvfs.com.

The Lake Buena Vista Regional Center has had another busy month hosting foreign visitors. With almost half of the investor positions filled, we continue to see a good deal of activity. If you are a foreign investor interested in permanent U.S. residency and a Green Card, don’t delay, apply today!

Coming up September 12, 2010 in Vancouver, BC, Lake Buena Vista’s Ofer Fridfertig will be the featured speaker at a seminar hosted by AQG Investments.

You are always welcome to visit and take a personal tour of the Lake Buena Vista Resort Village & Spa in Orlando Florida. August 2, 2010 – Washington DC – U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announces today the launch of new web features designed to expand users’ access to their case information. As part of USCIS’s commitment to improve customer service, these enhancements include a new online inquiry tool and tailored case status information, as well as new features for Spanish-speaking customers available at www.USCIS.gov/espanol.

“We are committed to improving access to case status information and enhancing customer service through these innovative online features,” said USCIS Director Alejandro Mayorkas.

August 4, 2010 – Washington DC – U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced today that it will extend the closing date for the USCIS National Children’s Art Project until Aug. 30, 2010, extending the submission deadline by two weeks.

On June 14, 2010, USCIS Director Alejandro Mayorkas announced the “We Are America” National Children’s Art Project in collaboration with public libraries and other community-based organizations serving America’s immigrant communities. “People have come from all over the world to become Americans. Why does that make us great?”  USCIS will display the children’s artwork in USCIS offices around the country.
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There couldn’t be a better time to emigrate to the US ………. property prices are ridiculously low (interest rates too!) and the lifestyle remains the American Dream for most of us!

So please tell your friends, family members and business associates too.

It may be the perfect time for them to come to America as well!
 
Sincerely,

Bill Cowie  President

www.BritishHomesGroup.com

www.eb5investmentvisas.com

Orlando Office: 407 396 9914

British-American Chamber of Commerce – Advisory Board Member

The Lake Buena Vista Resort Team is getting ready for another busy summer season. We continue to see foreign visitors touring our Resort and investing in our Regional Center. This is their fast track to obtaining permanent U.S. residency and a Green Card. If you are a foreign national and would like more details regarding the EB-5 visa program and our Regional Center, please visit www.eb5greencardusa.com.

Another reason visitors (and muggles) will be flocking to Orlando is the June 18th grand opening of “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter” at Universal Studios. Excitement is in the air and anxious Potter fans have made their reservations to stay at our Resort. We are only minutes away from Universal and have FREE transportation to this and other area theme parks like Disney and SeaWorld. To book your stay, go to www.lbvorlandoresort.com See for yourself why our award-winning Resort is so highly rated on travel sites and with our many visitors.

Don’t forget, you’re on vacation. So relax at our Reflections Spa-Salon located on the top floor of the Reception Building. This signature health spa is not to be missed. After our wonderful Mother’s Day specials, we couldn’t forget dad. Our Father’s Day special is called “King for the Day.” This includes a 30-minute full body massage, 25-minute scalp massage or foot massage, and a 25-minute hydrotherapy bath. Your special guy will enjoy all of these fantastic services for only $99. Hurry and book your appointment today. Visit the Reflections Spa web site for more details at www.reflectionsspaorlando.com.

The Lake Buena Vista Factory Stores are located next door to the Resort. With over 50 factory outlet stores offering incredible discounts on designer and name brands, be sure to leave some time for shopping. Events coming up at the center include a Memorial Day Weekend Sidewalk Sale from May 28th – 31st. If you are in the area next month, there will be a Father’s Day Weekend Sidewalk Sale June 18th – 20th. You can also visit the newest store to be added to our mall, American Swimwear. For more information about the outlet stores, visit www.lbvfs.com.

May 12, 2010 – Washington DC – InfoPass is a free service that lets you schedule an appointment with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Immigration Officer by using the Internet any time of day or night. If you have an immigration issue that is best handled by a trained USCIS Immigration Officer, InfoPass will let you schedule an appointment instead of requesting it in person at your local USCIS office. To read more about this new, free service, Click Here.

May 11, 2010 – Washington DC – The USCIS announced it has redesigned the Permanent Residency “Green Card” to incorporate several major, new security features. State-of-the-art technology prevents counterfeiting, obstructs tampering, and facilitates quick and accurate authentication of the card. Beginning today, USCIS will issue all Green Cards in the new, more secure format.

Earlier this month, Lake Buena Vista Resort’s Ofer Fridfertig was invited to Fort Walton Beach, Florida by the Emerald Coast Association of Realtors to speak at their seminar and class entitled “EB-5Visas and International Investors.” There was a great turnout for this event organized by Paula Bailey, Educational Director of the Emerald Coast Association and sponsorship lead by Gail Silvers, Chairperson of Emerald Coast’s International Council. Realtors were very interested to learn how they could help their international clients invest in the United States and obtain a permanent Green Card. Mr. Fridfertig answered questions and invited the attendees to visit the Lake Buena Vista Resort and see for themselves why this is such a great investment opportunity.

The Lake Buena Vista Team will hold a seminar in Santa Cruz, Bolivia on June 17, 2010 from 5 PM – 10 PM at the Cainco Industrial and Business Chamber of Commerce. Also hosting the event will be USA Minar. You must be registered to attend this seminar.

Come join us in the Sunshine State – where the water’s warm and the prices are right!

Sincerely,

Bill Cowie  President

www.BritishHomesGroup.com

Kissimmee Office: 407 396 9914

US “Fast Track” EB-5 Visa Update

As the normal drizzly European winter fast approaches and international currencies continue to strengthen against the US dollar, many would-be emigrants are turning their thoughts once again to America and in particular, the “Sunshine State” of Florida.

Much has happened in the last few months to make the increasingly popular EB-5 investment visa even more appealing. The US government and several individual States, such as Florida, for example, have intensified and broadened their search for investment capital and job creation during these challenging recessionary times.

A good measure of the EB-5 (“Employment-Based”) visa programme’s growing popularity and success is its rapid expansion in recent months. The choice of US government-designated EB-5 “Regional Centers”, for example, has doubled in the past year, from under 30 locations last year to over 60 now. Along with increased choice, however, comes the increased need for due diligence in the selection of the one EB-5 Regional Center that best fits your individual and unique budgetary, investment and personal requirements.

Additionally, Regional Centers are becoming more competitive in their efforts to attract the US$500,000 or US$1 Million investment required to participate in the programme. One Florida EB-5 Regional Center, located only minutes from Walt Disney World in Orlando, has recently increased its EB-5 investment offering from two luxury condominium rental-income apartments to three – 33% more Florida property for the same investment amount!

The EB-5 visa secures a permanent US resident Green Card not only for the applicant but also their entire family under 21 (the bigger the family the bigger the visa value).

Please let us know, therefore, if you would like a more detailed update of the US EB-5 “Fast Track” visa. This timely and sensible US immigration programme enables you to invest in, as well as emigrate to the Unites States, without the usual qualification issues, delays and frustrations of many other US visa options.

So come, live and invest in America’s “Sunshine State”!

Sincerely,

Christine Doran – Emigrated to the U.S. in 1992

General Manager
British Homes Group Florida
www.eb5investmentvisas.com
www.britishhomesgroup.com
Telephone: (+1) 407 396 9914
From within the UK Freephone: 0800 096 5989

Lake Buena Vista EB5 Regional Center