Not only that Lionel Messi Eyes laid Miami. For a long time, this part of the state of Florida has been the chosen destination for many Argentinians to spend their holidays, shop or settle.
It is for this reason that, in the face of this new wave of immigration, there are those who seek a place that is less populated and will not be invaded by compatriots and other Latin Americans.
According to the latest official statistics from the Census Bureau of the American Community, 69.1% of Miami-Dade County’s population is Hispanic.
“Miami is very attractive to Latin Americans because of its ability to allow them to remain in the United States with all its advantages, while maintaining their cultural roots. The city has become a haven for investment by Argentines, Colombians, Brazilians and other Latin Americans due to economic and political instability in their home countries. Carla Ansaldi, immigration attorney and president of the Law Offices of Carla Ansaldi, explains.
The U.S. city is experiencing an out-migration boom fueled by the pandemic and the rise of remote work. Factors like absence of state income tax and its benign climate contributed to the trend Migrating Maintained towards this area.
But this phenomenon has led many migrants, especially those with good purchasing power, to seek new places to settle and, as always happens, Argentina representing a significant proportion.
In recent years, many have also moved to the Palm Beach, Boca Raton and Orlando areas. Additionally, according to data collected through this consultation, the number of Latinos choosing to move to cities such as Tallahassee and Jacksonville, where the cost of living is lower than in South Florida, has increased.
In terms of nationality trends, Argentinians mainly choose Miami, Key Biscayne, Aventura and Weston, while Colombians prefer Miami, Doral and Weston. These preferences may be influenced by various factors such as the presence of established communities, employment opportunities and quality of life.
In terms of ranking the types of visas that Latino residents apply for in Florida from the Law Offices of Carla Anzaldi, they list the following:
Investment Visa: Many Latinos choose investor visas to establish or expand businesses in the United States.
Talent Visa: This visa is chosen by Latinos who have special skills and talents who want to work in specific fields.
Work Residency: Some Latinos obtain work residency as part of the immigration process to the United States.
An economic fact to remember is that Latinos create more businesses per capita than any other racial or ethnic group in the United States.
Over the past five years, one in 200 Latinos (0.5%) created a new business each month, compared to 0.3% for the largest groups (whites and Asians). The number of employer-owned Latino firms increased by 12.5% annually. Although Latino-owned firms are concentrated in cities and states with large, dense Latino populations, such as Los Angeles, Miami and New York City, their increase was between 2012 and 2017 in 45 of the 50 states.
“The opportunities offered by the United States and the famed ‘American Dream’ are still valid for many Latinos that are not found in many Latin American countries. Latinos in the United States have a higher rate of entrepreneurship than any other racial or ethnic group, creating more businesses per capita. Additionally, the business environment in the United States is more stable compared to Latin countries. and predictable, which allows entrepreneurs to plan for the future and create long-term growth plans,” Anzaldi added.
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