The United States remains one of the most desired destinations for migrants and investors from all over the world. The US has a complex immigration system, and in each case it is warranted to assess the individual situation thoroughly in order to establish the immigration route offering the best chances and also to plan any tax implications in advance.
There are interesting immigration possibilities for i nvestors and under certain conditions you may be granted permanent resident status (a "Green card") within a short period of time. However, from the taxation point of view, permanent resident status may be worth avoiding.
After five years of legal residence it is possible to acquire US citizenship and to obtain a passport which gives the protection - but also the taxation - of the most powerful country in the world. There are four ways to acquire US citizenship: by birth in the United States or in US territories (Jus soli), by birth outside the US to US parents, and by naturalisation.
US Diversity Visa Program DV-2006
Every year the US Government gives 50,000 people Green Cards based on a lottery system. Millions each year are rejected due to incorrectly prepared or late applications.
