What are the services provided by BRAZILIAN DESK?
We mentor, structure, deploy and monitor all processes related to your life and/or business
project in the U.S., always aligned with your goals and local realities. Our
commitment is to provide professional and consistent advice, along with the
highest ethical and legal responsibility standards.
Does our retainer fee include legal advice?
NO. The retainer fees charged by BRAZILIAN DESK are solely intended to
remunerate its own operational costs related to the on-going oversight
of each project. All fees related to services rendered by legal counselors,
tax advisors and other professionals are separately billed and directly
collected by those specialized providers. No referral charges and/or
commissions are collected and/or due to BRAZILIAN DESK, either by clients
and/or by our strategic partners.
What does planning services include?
We accompany you from structuring the business plan to the
operational and/or commercial implementation of your company.
How do we meet your management needs?
We are prepared to address your operational needs, either through
outsourcing or insourcing, in selected management fields.
Can I choose the project that I will invest in?
YES. The investment profile shall be chosen by considering
your individual needs and goals. You will be introduced to diversified
options for you to choose from at your sole discretion.
What are my risks?
There is no “risk-free ” project or investment. Evaluating
the benefits and risks of any kind of investment is part of the commercial
and financial processes. Always make a balanced decision based on well-founded
information about the whole process.
What is an “active investment”?
This means that the invested capital shall be used solely to produce
goods or services.
What are the policies for product distributors?
We operate under specific policies, including credit requirements,
training and sales programming, applicable to all regions.
How are product inventories managed?
We work via joint programming with the channels, aiming to
streamline the supply chain and avoid shortages.
Can I invest in my own project through immigration programs?
YES. Under the
E-2 program you can either invest in
your own project or acquire an on-going U.S. enterprise. For more information
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The
EB-5 program qualifies both indirect (passive) and direct
(participatory) investors; in the second alternative, new projects are subject
to applicable USCIS requirements. For more information
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What are the key factors to have a business project qualified for immigration?
In all investment-related programs, the most important approval
factors are the project capability to create new jobs, generate taxes
and its overall profitability.
What is a “Treaty Country”?
It refers to the countries with which the United States maintains a valid
treaty of commerce and navigation. For more information
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Can my request for a visa or a "Green Card" be denied?
YES. These are federal programs strictly controlled at the discretion
of USCIS (United States Citizenship and Immigration Services), thus failure
of an immigration-related petition is always a possibility, despite strictly
compliance with all requirements and our successful track record.
The key point is to present all required documentation and, if required, submit
further information.
How can you get a “Green Card”?
You can become a Permanent Resident in several different ways,
under many categories. Most individuals are sponsored by a family
member or an employer in the United States. For more information
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Do I need a lawyer to represent me?
YES. USCIS (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services) requires a mandatory
representation of a qualified attorney for all legal immigration procedures.
Can I hire my own lawyer?
YES. Although we offer highly specialized and well qualified legal advisors,
you can directly hire lawyers of your choice. Our suggestion is that experienced
professionals should be contracted not only for the legal and tax processes, but
mainly for the specific immigration procedures.
