Wallisians/Futunans housing

1. Popular US Luxury Property Options for Wallisians/Futunans Can Wallisians/Futunans Buy Real Estate in the United States? The United States handles the sale of real estate to Wallisians/Futunans almost the same as sales to US citizens. The only issues come from regulations imposed by homeowners associations, condo associations, coops, or other types of community associations. These associations are often incorporated as a legal entity, that manages the particular building or neighborhood. Most associations are mandatory, meaning that simply by purchasing real estate within one of these communities, one is agreeing to be a member of the association and to obey all of its rules. Where Wallisians/Futunans might have an issue is in some states associations are allowed to control who can buy property. Often done to prevent the association from having absentee owners against whom it is impossible to enforce the association's rules. This is not common, but it is still important to discuss this with your real estate agent prior to making a sale or purchase. Can Wallisians/Futunans get a mortgage to buy a house in USA? Wallisians/Futunans Housing - Yes, Wallisians/Futunans can get a mortgage (borrow to buy a property) in the United States. Many banks/lenders in the U.S. will give loans of up to 50% of the sales price to an international client. Some basic requirements might apply, such as having an existing account in the US with a balance over $100,000 and often require meeting applicants in person. Do Wallisians/Futunans have to pay a commission when buying a property? The buyer pays no commissions. Real estate sales in the US stipulates that the seller pays their listing agent a commission of usually between 5% and 6% of the sales price. There is no set rule mandating how the commission should be split between the two agents (buyers agent/sellers

2. agent), and the fee isn’t always divided evenly. Do Wallisians/Futunans pay any annual taxes on property owned in the US? Real estate in the U.S. is subject to property taxes regardless of the owner's nationality. In financed transactions, annual property taxes is usually included in monthly mortgage payments. But buyers who purchase in cash must ensure that they pay any monthly or annual taxes. Property taxes vary from state to state, and even within states, but budget around 2% of the property value for your yearly taxes. Requirements for Wallisians/Futunans to Get an B1 or B2 Visa Nonimmigrant Business Visa (B1) Temporary employment visas are for persons who want to enter the United States for employment lasting a fixed period of time, and are not considered permanent or indefinite. Each of these visas requires the prospective employer to first file a petition with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). An approved petition is required to apply for a temporary employment visa. Buying US luxury real estate - See the Temporary Employment Visa Categories on usvisas.state.gov to determine which visa category might be appropriate for your purpose of travel to the United States. How to Apply – Labor Certification – Some temporary worker visa categories require your prospective employer to obtain a labor certification or other approval from the Department of Labor on your behalf before filing the Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker, Form I-129, with USCIS. Your prospective employer should review the Instructions for Form I-129 on the USCIS website to determine whether labor certification is required for you. Petition Approval – Some temporary worker categories are limited in total number of petitions which can be approved on a yearly basis. Before you can apply for a temporary worker visa at the U.S. Embassy in Belarus, a Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker, Form I-129, must be filed on your behalf by a prospective employer and be approved by USCIS. For more information about the petition process, eligibility requirements by visa category, and numerical limits, if applicable, see Working in the U.S. and Temporary (Nonimmigrant) Workers on the USCIS website. Once the petition is approved, USCIS will send your prospective employer a Notice of Action, Form I-797.

3. Step 1. Check the Validity of Your Passport Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond your period of stay in the United States, unless exempt by country-specific agreements. If more than one person is included in your passport, each person who needs a visa must submit a separate application. Step 2. Complete the Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application, Form DS-160 Completed Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application, Form DS-160 Please note that you must answer EVERY question on the application form. If the answer to a question is “none,” please write “none” (do not leave it blank). Important! Many of the visa applicants are completing the DS-160 incorrectly, causing us to postpone their planned visa interview dates. Step 3. Collect any Supporting Documentation Only a passport, DS-160 confirmation page, a 2 x 2 inch color photo not older than 6 months – with a light or white background, the forms listed in Step 2, and the Receipt Number for your approved petition as it appears on your Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker (Form I-129) or Notice of Action (Form I-797), from USCIS. L Visa Applicants – If you are included in an L blanket petition, you must bring Form I-129S, Nonimmigrant Petition Based on Blanket L Petition, to your interview. All visa applicants, except H-1B and L, will generally need to show proof of compelling ties to your home country to demonstrate your intent to return after your temporary stay in the United States. Examples of compelling ties include: A residence abroad which you do not intend to abandon, Your family relationships, Your economic situation, Your long term plans Step 4. Schedule an Interview Appointment To schedule an appointment for a non-immigrant visa (NIV) interview, please consult the Embassy’s online NIV Appointment System. Please have your DS-160 Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application Form Confirmation Number handy. It is located on your DS-160 confirmation page, in bold print. Step 5. Submit Your Passport and Visa Application Forms Submit the completed DS-160 confirmation sheet, forms listed in Step 2, a 2 x 2 inch color photo not older than 6 months, and a valid passport, to the Consular Office one week before your scheduled interview date. Step 6. Pay the MRV Fee On the day of your interview, you'll have to pay the nonrefundable visa application fees for B-1 (Business) and B-2 (Tourism & Visit) nonimmigrant visas.