Common misconceptions
Myth #1
The most common saying is: “In America, everything is already divided. Nobody waits for you there. You won't fit in anywhere. Therefore, this whole undertaking is doomed to failure.”
The correct answer is that everything is exactly the opposite. Millions of new businesses spring up every year. Not all of them survive, but tens, hundreds of thousands become successful. Many of the businesses that everyone hears about, like Tesla or Google, were founded by immigrants. To call them a failure, for sure, no one’s tongue will turn. The basis of success is a clear vision of goals and ways to achieve them. Our classes will allow you to formulate both. Read the article "Nothing shines for immigrants?" to brush aside your prejudices.
Myth #2
The second option: “Everything is very complicated. I can't do it. I don't know how it's done..."
The fact that you do not know everything may be true. But you must admit that if there is a desire, then you can always improve your competence in immigration matters by learning how and what to do. But, at the same time, let me assure you that in the segment of businesses with which we are dealing, it is not the gods who burn the pots. Usually, these are people who are artisans in the broadest sense of the word. They are well aware of the operational part of their business, but the rest of the business, such as marketing, accounting, the delegation of duties, is always in a complete mess. This is good news for you because by organizing all segments of your business to the highest standards, you will be head and shoulders above all these self-taught people. It follows that to run a business successfully, you need to learn all the basic functions of doing business in America. My personal experience is that a business school is not for learning how to manage businesses of this size. A few classes are enough, courses that simply give specific instructions just like our classes. Don't procrastinate doing your studying. Find out how to get started in our article.
Myth #3
The extreme opposite of the previous delusion is when a person is blinded by overconfidence. He thinks that he knows everything better than anyone and says something like this: “You don’t need to teach me. I have achieved results in another area. I'll get it in this one." Unfortunately, this usually ends in a series of failures. A client of mine defied the advice to invest in an existing business and went down the path of building a new one. He had similar businesses in his country and this inspired him with confidence in what he believed was his inevitable success.
It all ended up with monetary losses and the refusal of the immigration service to issue a green card.
We don't know if these people are learning any lessons from what happened. Here's what we learned from this – it`s better to prepare yourself before you start taking such irreversible steps as investing money and all your time. You don't want to put your green card on the line without being fully aware of all the nuances. This is what our classes are designed for.
Myth #4
Another myth is the lack of time.
Lots of people say: “I don’t have time for all of this. I can't invest in a business where I have to constantly be in it and see what happens there. I'm too busy with my current worries."
This is a direct consequence of the fact that a person does not even have basic delegation skills. “I must see everything with my own eyes” is their modus operandi. If he has been in business for a long time and he has developed such a manner of doing business, then most likely it will be more effective for him to cooperate with a person who will be in America, manage this business and report to the investor to one degree or another. This is exactly what our affiliate program is aimed at. Of course, this implies that at least one of the concessionaires has full knowledge of how immigration works and what it takes to run a business in the US.
Myth #5
Another myth around which there is much discussion is that America has high taxes. We have a rather lengthy video that describes the actual state of affairs in this area. But when value judgments “high” or “low” are made, the following should be taken into account. People go to America because the quality of life is much higher here. One of the components is that taxes are spent to improve living conditions, to develop infrastructure. Therefore, even if the percentage of these taxes is higher than those collected in other countries, it is important to understand what you get in return. After all, your thoughts that it is necessary to immigrate to this country originated because these taxes are used properly here.
Myth #6
Often we hear arguments like “I have no acquaintances in America. I'm afraid to be all alone." Leaving aside the legitimacy of such judgments in general, we note that business immigration is guaranteed to provide you with a social circle that includes employees, clients, and contractors. You won't be able to get away from them.
Myth #7
"Money is everything." Money is a desirable but not an essential component. In the sense that if you have something that can be offered to co-investors (your knowledge, for example), then financing issues fade into the background. But the issues of competence in local conditions are of particular importance for those who understand how many terms are included in this mosaic. So, the correct point of view is: money is good, but you also need a head on your shoulders.
Myth #8
"You will always be looked upon as second-class citizens." The truth is, arrogant people are everywhere in America and your country. The question is what percentage of the total mass they make up. The good news is that people come together based on their interests, so you can find a group (and more than one) who are interested in you as a person, and not based on geographic or racial origin.
For the sake of truth, it should be noted that if you have poor English, then no matter how others treat you, you will involuntarily feel flawed. Probably, it is not necessary to explain that in this matter everything depends only on you. To put aside all fears, read our article "Russians do not take root in the USA".
Myth #9
"Now is not the best time to immigrate." Variations are statements like: "I need my child to finish the school year." "I'll wait until they give me a good price for my apartment." In general, this is an excuse for their inaction in their own eyes. Whatever you take on in your life, it will always be typical for the situation around you to be more favorable to you. As regards immigration to America, there is a reason to fear that tomorrow it will be more difficult to do so than it is today. This does not mean that one should rush headlong into a pool, but it is better to understand the realities of the process as soon as possible.
Myth #10
"Money in America grows on trees." Yes, and no. On one hand, the American market is very competitive. In most activities, the struggle to gain and retain clients is very intense. On the other hand, there is a colossal sales market with fairly liberal regulation. If you have the practical skills to attract customers in today's economy, then sales will gush like a geyser.
Another important factor contributing to the more than 21 million millionaires in the United States is the absence of state racketeering. Most of these millionaires are small entrepreneurs who got rich through daily activities: restauranteurs, plumbers, doctors, and accountants.
In general, there is money, but just like the fruit on the trees, you have to climb up to get it. In other words, put in the effort.
To start the process of moving towards a green card, read the article "How Much Does It Cost to Start a Business from Scratch".
