Welcome to the PathWay USA Immigration Presentation PathWay USA Immigration Without Aggravation

Welcome to the PathWay Welcome to the PathWay USAUSA

Immigration PresentationImmigration Presentation

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• PathWay USA is an advisory service PathWay USA is an advisory service to make your move to the US easier to make your move to the US easier and to save you money and and to save you money and heartacheheartache

• It’s a mentoring service to help you It’s a mentoring service to help you relocate yourself & your family with relocate yourself & your family with the least trauma possiblethe least trauma possible

What is PathWay USA?What is PathWay USA?

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So you’ve decided that you So you’ve decided that you want to move to the United want to move to the United

States!States!• Where do I start?Where do I start?

• How to prepare ?How to prepare ?

• How do I tell my family & friends ?How do I tell my family & friends ?

This is where PathWay USA comes This is where PathWay USA comes in…..in…..


Why do you need PathWay Why do you need PathWay USA?USA?

• Living in the US in nothing like living Living in the US in nothing like living in SAin SA

• It requires a complete shift in It requires a complete shift in thinking and attitudethinking and attitude

• You become an immigrant and are You become an immigrant and are no longer a localno longer a local

• Every aspect of your life will changeEvery aspect of your life will change


Some serious stuff first!Some serious stuff first!

• This will be the This will be the hardesthardest thing you will thing you will ever undertakeever undertake

• Immigration has been shown to cause Immigration has been shown to cause divorce, depression and worsedivorce, depression and worse

• Immigration is not for the feint Immigration is not for the feint hearted – you need inner strength, hearted – you need inner strength, fortitude and a seriously positive fortitude and a seriously positive attitude to be successfulattitude to be successful


Now for the good news!Now for the good news!• South Africans have all the ingredients South Africans have all the ingredients

to make successful immigrantsto make successful immigrants• We learn fast - are great at We learn fast - are great at

multitasking and adapt well to new multitasking and adapt well to new circumstances!circumstances!

• The US offers us : the most amazing The US offers us : the most amazing business opportunities, it’s the largest business opportunities, it’s the largest economy on earth, at the most economy on earth, at the most affordable price for South Africansaffordable price for South Africans


But let’s look at your But let’s look at your options…..options…..

These are the countries SA’cans are These are the countries SA’cans are moving to :moving to :

• CanadaCanada

• United KingdomUnited Kingdom

• AustraliaAustralia

• New ZealandNew Zealand

• The United States of AmericaThe United States of America


CanadaCanadaPro’s :Pro’s :

Speak English, mostly recognize Speak English, mostly recognize qualifications, many SA’cans are already qualifications, many SA’cans are already there, some job opportunities, national there, some job opportunities, national healthcare, points system to get into the healthcare, points system to get into the country – strict immigration laws, close to the country – strict immigration laws, close to the USAUSA

Cons :Cons : Freezing weather, CAD $Freezing weather, CAD $1 = R7.7, high living 1 = R7.7, high living expenses linked to the cold, high taxes, huge expenses linked to the cold, high taxes, huge country with population at 33 million, must country with population at 33 million, must speak French in some regionsspeak French in some regions


England / The UKEngland / The UKPro’s :Pro’s :

Speak English, long relationship with SA, Speak English, long relationship with SA, close to Europe, mostly recognize our close to Europe, mostly recognize our qualifications, lots of SA’cans already qualifications, lots of SA’cans already there, some job opportunities, same sportthere, some job opportunities, same sport

Cons :Cons : Horrible weather, Horrible weather, £1 = R15, highly over £1 = R15, highly over populated with foreigners, very expensive populated with foreigners, very expensive to live, rising crime rate in metro areas, to live, rising crime rate in metro areas, vulnerable to terrorism & talk of clamping vulnerable to terrorism & talk of clamping down on SA’cans due to the increased down on SA’cans due to the increased demand for immigrationdemand for immigration


AustraliaAustraliaPro’s :Pro’s :

Speak English, very similar lifestyle to SA, Speak English, very similar lifestyle to SA, lots of SA’cans already there, state lots of SA’cans already there, state subsidized health care, great weather, great subsidized health care, great weather, great natural beauty, takes time but possible to natural beauty, takes time but possible to get a visa, same sport. get a visa, same sport.

Cons :Cons : Very expensive to live in metro areas, only Very expensive to live in metro areas, only 17 million population, very volatile job & 17 million population, very volatile job & business environment, teen drug problem in business environment, teen drug problem in schools, locals not crazy about SA’cans, schools, locals not crazy about SA’cans, AUD AUD $1 = R7 $1 = R7

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New ZealandNew ZealandPro’s :Pro’s :

Speak English, some SA’cans already there, Speak English, some SA’cans already there, require a point system to get into the country, require a point system to get into the country, also clamping down on immigration from SA also clamping down on immigration from SA at this time, same sportat this time, same sport

Cons :Cons : Very far away from anywhere in the world, Very far away from anywhere in the world, cold & wet weather, NZD $ 1 = R6, limited cold & wet weather, NZD $ 1 = R6, limited job opportunities, small economy, 2 million job opportunities, small economy, 2 million population, expensive to relocate your population, expensive to relocate your belongings, it’s an island in the South Pacificbelongings, it’s an island in the South Pacific


The USAThe USACons :Cons :

Expensive to do the relocationExpensive to do the relocationExchange rate is Exchange rate is US $1 = R7.8US $1 = R7.8Expensive Healthcare InsuranceExpensive Healthcare InsuranceFar way from SA, compared to Europe, but Far way from SA, compared to Europe, but much closer than Australia or New Zealandmuch closer than Australia or New ZealandWild weather in certain parts of the countryWild weather in certain parts of the countryAlarming trend of school & public shootings Alarming trend of school & public shootings Completely different sports – but rugby is on Completely different sports – but rugby is on the rise!the rise!


The USAThe USAPro’s :Pro’s :

Speak English & there are many SA’cans already thereSpeak English & there are many SA’cans already thereVery affordable lifestyle in many areasVery affordable lifestyle in many areasVery safe society to live in where the rule of law Very safe society to live in where the rule of law appliesappliesBiggest economic engine in the world Biggest economic engine in the world Free schooling for your childrenFree schooling for your childrenAffordable taxes and business opportunities galore! Affordable taxes and business opportunities galore! America is a nation of immigrants – so they are very America is a nation of immigrants – so they are very welcoming of foreigners!welcoming of foreigners!Enormous natural beauty & internal travel Enormous natural beauty & internal travel opportunitiesopportunities


Why the South ?Why the South ?• The Carolina’s are very similar to the SA The Carolina’s are very similar to the SA

lifestylelifestyle

• We have the beaches for fun in the sun and We have the beaches for fun in the sun and the mountains for skiing - both only 2 hours the mountains for skiing - both only 2 hours awayaway

• Very affordable housing and living expensesVery affordable housing and living expenses

• NC is one of the fastest growing states in NC is one of the fastest growing states in the nation and Charlotte the fastest growing the nation and Charlotte the fastest growing city in the South Eastcity in the South East

• No vicious weather!No vicious weather!PathWay USAImmigration Without Aggravation

Let me tell you about Let me tell you about Charlotte!Charlotte!• Wonderful city to live AKA “The City of Trees”Wonderful city to live AKA “The City of Trees”

• 4000 South Africans living in the region4000 South Africans living in the region

• Great SA club Great SA club www.southafricansincharlotte.org www.southafricansincharlotte.org

• One of the most affordable cities in the USOne of the most affordable cities in the US

• Great international airportGreat international airport

• Great for raising children – excellent schoolsGreat for raising children – excellent schools

• Low crime rate – mostly domesticLow crime rate – mostly domestic

• Great weather – 4 complete seasons – no wild Great weather – 4 complete seasons – no wild stuff!stuff!


The Queen CityThe Queen City


Housing examplesHousing examples

$230 000$230 000 $600 000$600 000


Why do you need PathWay Why do you need PathWay USA?USA?• The way you did things in South Africa The way you did things in South Africa

doesn’t apply in the US at all!doesn’t apply in the US at all!

• Financially you are fresh out of schoolFinancially you are fresh out of school

• Buying a house is a whole different Buying a house is a whole different ballgameballgame

• Bottom line is : You Bottom line is : You willwill screw up screw up without someone to guide you!without someone to guide you!


Areas where you will make the Areas where you will make the biggest mistakes!biggest mistakes!

• How to get the right SA documents for your How to get the right SA documents for your visavisa

• Buying a house in an area for good schoolsBuying a house in an area for good schools

• Working with a Realtor – the only way to do it!Working with a Realtor – the only way to do it!

• Qualifying for mortgage financeQualifying for mortgage finance

• Building a Credit ScoreBuilding a Credit Score

• Buying a car & getting car insuranceBuying a car & getting car insurance

• Getting Health InsuranceGetting Health Insurance

• Assimilating into the American way of lifeAssimilating into the American way of life


Case StudyCase StudyFamily AFamily A

Decided that they wanted to move to the USDecided that they wanted to move to the USHad some friends in NC and liked the areaHad some friends in NC and liked the areaThe wife did an “LSD” trip to Charlotte, NC in November 2007 for 10 days over The wife did an “LSD” trip to Charlotte, NC in November 2007 for 10 days over ThanksgivingThanksgivingDuring this visit with the help of PathWay USA she achieved the following : During this visit with the help of PathWay USA she achieved the following : Met with our attorney to finalize what was requiredMet with our attorney to finalize what was requiredDecided that Charlotte was a great place to live and start a businessDecided that Charlotte was a great place to live and start a businessWorked with a great Realtor to find a house and get a mortgageWorked with a great Realtor to find a house and get a mortgageBought a house for $230 000 with a 30% down payment in the right area for her Bought a house for $230 000 with a 30% down payment in the right area for her children’s schools – some of the best in Charlottechildren’s schools – some of the best in CharlotteSecured an office for her husband’s new businessSecured an office for her husband’s new businessThey are arrived on February 20, 2008 and moved into their house within a week of They are arrived on February 20, 2008 and moved into their house within a week of being here.being here.Their furniture is still in transit, so they will use rental furniture for a few weeksTheir furniture is still in transit, so they will use rental furniture for a few weeksThey will be assisted with buying a car, getting the required insurance, drivers licenses They will be assisted with buying a car, getting the required insurance, drivers licenses and social security cards immediately and all the settling in advice they could ever and social security cards immediately and all the settling in advice they could ever need!need!

Most Important! If you pay for this service TAKE THE ADVICE!! Most Important! If you pay for this service TAKE THE ADVICE!! Your way will invariably be the wrong way! Your way will invariably be the wrong way!


PathWay USA is here to PathWay USA is here to hold your hand!hold your hand!

• Before you leave SA we step in to work with you Before you leave SA we step in to work with you on all your arrangements for the moveon all your arrangements for the move

• We communicate with you via email and Skype We communicate with you via email and Skype virtually on a 24 hr basis to answer all your virtually on a 24 hr basis to answer all your questions to advise on you every aspect of the questions to advise on you every aspect of the relocationrelocation

• Once you arrive in the US we help you with all the Once you arrive in the US we help you with all the major decisions that need to be made.major decisions that need to be made.

• We can work with you in any city in the US, but We can work with you in any city in the US, but can also advise you where the best place is to can also advise you where the best place is to settlesettle


How we chargeHow we charge$500 for the first month while you are still in South $500 for the first month while you are still in South Africa to start working with us on all aspects of the Africa to start working with us on all aspects of the movemove$1000 for the next 2 - 3 months after you arrive in $1000 for the next 2 - 3 months after you arrive in the US to see you through all the major decisions the US to see you through all the major decisions you are going to have to makeyou are going to have to makeTOTAL INVESTMENT : $1500 inclusive.TOTAL INVESTMENT : $1500 inclusive.

ADDITIONAL $250 for each subsequent month after ADDITIONAL $250 for each subsequent month after that by requestthat by requestPayment by Master Card, VISA or AMEX credit cardsPayment by Master Card, VISA or AMEX credit cards


TestimonialsTestimonials• ““Wish we had had PathWay USA to guide us in the beginning – it Wish we had had PathWay USA to guide us in the beginning – it

would have saved us Thousands of $$$”would have saved us Thousands of $$$”

…….Mariette H, Charlotte, NC.Mariette H, Charlotte, NC

• Without PathWay USA, our move would NEVER have been as Without PathWay USA, our move would NEVER have been as smooth as its been - we can’t wait to get to Charlottesmooth as its been - we can’t wait to get to Charlotte,” ,”

…….Trish F, Dainfern, SA.Trish F, Dainfern, SA

• Dianne’s assistance is invaluable, it’s a must for anyone Dianne’s assistance is invaluable, it’s a must for anyone considering this move! You are crazy not to use these services!” considering this move! You are crazy not to use these services!”

…….Craig H, ex-Bryanston, SA, now Charlotte, NC .Craig H, ex-Bryanston, SA, now Charlotte, NC

• ““Why you would do this without guidance is beyond me – it’s a Why you would do this without guidance is beyond me – it’s a minefield if you don’t know what you are doing and there is a minefield if you don’t know what you are doing and there is a scam artist at every turn when they hear the accent!”scam artist at every turn when they hear the accent!”

…….Lawrence B, Durban, now Charlotte, NC.Lawrence B, Durban, now Charlotte, NC


Our Experience Helps YOU!Our Experience Helps YOU!Left SA in July 2001 on an L-1 visaLeft SA in July 2001 on an L-1 visaSeptember 11September 11thth, 2001, 2001Business was devastated by the attackBusiness was devastated by the attackLived in an apartment for 3 yearsLived in an apartment for 3 yearsBought a house in 2003 & finally started to settle Bought a house in 2003 & finally started to settle down and are now incredibly happy in Charlotte, NCdown and are now incredibly happy in Charlotte, NCWe KNOW that we can help you as we’ve been We KNOW that we can help you as we’ve been there, got the T-shirt and we are currently working there, got the T-shirt and we are currently working with many SA families to bring them to the US.with many SA families to bring them to the US.


Thank You!Thank You!Thank you very much for your time Thank you very much for your time

We know that we can help you….. We know that we can help you…..

every step of the way!every step of the way!

Questions?Questions?

Email us at Email us at www.PathWayUSA.co.zawww.PathWayUSA.co.za


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Welcome to the PathWay USA Immigration Presentation PathWay USA Immigration Without Aggravation