INDEPENDENT IMMIGRATION CONSULTANT PROGRAM

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1 INDEPENDENT IMMIGRATION CONSULTANT PROGRAM Presented By: AK IMMIGRATION CONSULTANTS Burbank Boulevard, Suite 103 Encino, CA Phone Fax

2 Thank you for your interest in this business opportunity. As you read this information, please keep this in mind: Someone Has Heard, What You Have Not Someone Has Seen, What You Have Not Someone Knows, What You Do Not Your Success Depends On Your Willingness to be Mentored by Someone who has Achieved what You want to Achieve!

3 INDEPENDENT IMMIGRATION CONSULTANT TRAINING PROGRAM Dear Potential Business Owner: Thank you for requesting additional information about an exciting business opportunity! This material will provide you with more information about our program and we encourage you to give us a call once you have reviewed the material. We will be happy to answer any questions you have and work with you to get you started in your own business. People from all over the world want to come to America. This creates a high demand for professional, lowcost, timely and accurate immigration services. There is an on-going and never-ending demand for immigration services. The client base for the owner of an Independent Immigration Consulting Business is really unlimited. AK Immigration Consultants specialize in immigration services. This is all we do and we have been operating successfully for 15 years. There are not enough qualified professionals who specialize in Immigration Services. We are filling the void by teaching others what we know. You need no other prior experience to get started. We provide Training and Support to insure your success. It is our intention to work with people who understand the importance of conducting business in an ethical, honest and responsible manner. These are the people we are looking for: You want to help people You are financially motivated You are detailed oriented You are able to follow instructions You are able to make decisions We invite you to get to know us and learn more about this industry and how you can achieve your own American Dream! 3

4 ALAN L. KLIFF Director Who are we? We are an immigration consulting company. We have 15 years of experience handling all types of immigration and naturalization cases. We are not lawyers; we are specialists who handle only immigration and related matters. Our expertise lies in the fact that over the years we have handled all types of immigration cases with a very high success rate. Although ethically and by law, we cannot guarantee the outcome of any case, our rate of success is extremely high. In fact, we chose the name America s Key because our clients have thanked us for opening America s door for them! Our company is BONDED as required by the Secretary of State. Not every immigration consultant is bonded. We are a member of the BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU. A copy of our Better Business reliability report is included in this booklet. AK Immigration Consultants receives many testimonials from previous clients who recommend our services. Here are just a few of the comments from people that we have helped. "Thank you so much to AK consultants. Without your precious help I wouldn't have made it to this beautiful country called America. Your knowledge of the immigration twists and subtleties made the difference. Take care and God bless you" Bahram ALIASSA, M.D. Alain, I'd just like to thank you for the friendly and professional help you gave me and my family. From the initial visa applications, and through the confusing green card process, you stayed calm and reassuring for us. While we were still living in Australia, it felt great to have someone representing us in the USA and you certainly made it so straightforward for us. Without your support as well as expertise, it would have been very difficult. I especially appreciated the way you helped mediate with potential sponsors and have kept a personal interest in our progress even after our residency. I wish you well, and heartily recommend your office to anyone considering immigration or temporary visas. They will not be sorry. David Searson "We have known Mr. Kliff for more than 2 years since he started to help us with filing the labor certification. We found that Mr. Kliff is very knowledgeable about the immigration law. Because of his knowledge about the law, he could answer all our questions, resolve our concerns, and thus help to reduce our anxiety during the filing process. He is the one we can trust. He is also very diligent and effective. Because of his good work, we have referred some of our friends to him and our friends were very satisfied with his service. So, there is no doubt that we will recommend Mr. Kliff again for someone who need immigration service." Michael and Anita Sy 4

5 START A SUCCESSFUL IMMIGRATION CONSULTING BUSINESS! AK Immigration Consultants Will Help You Start Your Own Independent Business! Are you ready to start your independent Immigration Consulting Business? How can you insure that you will be successful? You should learn the business from people who have a long and proven record of success! With over 15 years of experience, we will teach you what you need to know to get started and continue to help you as you gain experience and start to work clients and handle new cases. OUR MISSION STATEMENT AK Immigration Consultants firmly believe that immigration today helps maintain the vision of a freedom on which this country was founded. However, coming to America and becoming a legal resident and/or citizen can be a complicated process governed by the Immigration and Nationality Act. Our goal is to provide people with experienced, professional, and competent service that will help them to accomplish their immigration goals. The best way to prepare to launch a new business and become successful is to become a "Know-it-all". In order to operate a successful business we strongly suggest that you learn from an expert in the field. AK Immigration Consultants can teach you how to own and operate your own profitable Immigration Consulting Business. On-going support is available to make certain that you are successful from day one. AK Immigration: EXTENSIVE HISTORY & BACKGROUND IN IMMIGRATION REGULATIONS OVER 15 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN HANDLING ALL TYPES OF CASES OPERATES ON A NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL BASIS ETHICAL AND HONEST A HISTORY OF SUCCESS UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION ON IMMIGRATION ISSUES Alan Kliff, Director of AK Immigration Consultants is an immigrant to this country. He has always been a successful business owner in the United States and he can show you how to be a successful professional Immigration Consultant. Mr. Kliff is a founding member of the California Association of Immigration Consultants (CAIC). 5

6 HAVE YOU BEEN THINKING OF STARTING A BUSINESS? The door is open for you to start your own business! And, why not? Let this be the start of an exciting personal and professional journey. There is nothing more satisfying than running your own business. There are many reasons why you should consider owning your own IMMIGRATION CONSULTING BUSINESS. INDEPENDENCE, CONTROL, PRESTIGE HELP PEOPLE BE A HERO IN YOUR COMMUNITY OWN A PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS GENERATE REVENUES FOR SERVICES PERFORMED HIGH DEMAND FOR IMMIGRATION SERVICES UNLIMITED INCOME POTENTIAL NEVER ENDING CLIENT BASE NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY TO START WE TRAIN YOU COMPLETELY NO LICENSE REQUIRED OPERATE FULL-TIME OR PART-TIME RUN YOUR BUSINESS FROM HOME OR OFFICE CLIENTS COME TO YOU ONGOING SUPPORT AVAILABLE TRAINING REINFORCEMENT LOW OPERATING COSTS According to an article in the Washington Post published in November 2004, More than 34 million immigrants now live in the United States. The flow of people into the country has continued at a significant pace despite an economic slowdown, which traditionally discourages migration, and despite restrictions on immigration and more stringent security in the wake of September 11. THE RIGHT BUSINESS AT THE RIGHT TIME! 6

7 HAVE YOU BEEN THINKING OF STARTING A BUSINESS? When you consider what type of business you should start, many people look to a franchise opportunity. Here are a few issues to consider: FRANCHISE COST In exchange for obtaining the right to use the franchisor s name and its assistance, you may pay an initial franchise fee. This initial fee may be non-refundable and may cost thousands to several hundred thousand dollars. You may also incur significant costs to rent, build, equip an outlet and purchase initial inventory. To start some franchises, you already have to be wealthy! In addition to the $29,500 franchise fee there are fees to pay each month! Curves charges you a royalty fee 5% of gross each month and an advertising royalty of 3% of gross each month. We The People This franchise opportunity will cost you $89,500 to get started The investment range for is $47,500 to $75,000. It will cost you $25,000 just for the name, then you ll need a building! When you pay your initial investment for the Independent Immigration Consultant Business, that s it! Compared to the cost of most franchise opportunities, your investment is much less! A franchise may require you to pay continuing royalty payments. You may have to pay the franchisor royalties based on a percentage of your weekly or monthly gross income. You often must pay royalties even if your outlet has not earned significant income during that time. In addition, royalties usually are paid for the right to use the franchisor's name. So even if the franchisor fails to provide promised support services, you still may have to pay royalties for the duration of your franchise agreement. There s nothing more to pay in order to start your Independent Immigration Consultant Business. No on-going fees or hidden costs! Just think about having to pay a royalty to a franchise even in the very beginning when you may not be making any money! When you consider all of the expense and restrictions involved with a franchise, maybe what you are getting is just an expensive JOB! 7

8 IMMIGRATION IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Would you like to start a business where you know there is a need for your services? When you start your own Independent Immigration Consulting business, you can be assured that there are thousands and thousands of people who need your services. Please take a look at this information provided from the US Department of Homeland Security, Office of Immigration Statistics: United States Immigration Highlights for 2004: Legal immigration in 2004 was 946,142 up by 240,315 over 2003! Immigrants now account for nearly 12% of the nation s total population California was the destination for 4,048,410 non-immigrants in ,638 approvals were given to refugees in 2004, 24,309 more than ,151 people were naturalized in the United States in ,594 people were naturalized in California in 2004 (28% of the US total) 949,142 people became permanent resident in the US in 2004 California had 252,920 new permanent residents in 2004 The economy slowed, but immigration didn t Center for Immigration Studies Nearly 30.7 million documented Non-immigrants were admitted to the United States in 2004! You earn money by charging people a fee to prepare all the paperwork and documentation required to obtain Citizenship, Green Cards, and Visas. You are not limited to a specific territory; you can have clients locally, nationally, and internationally! 8

9 A CAREER IN THE IMMIGRATION CONSULTING BUSINESS Almost everyone has dreamed of owning a business. What is your reason for starting a business? Here are some answers we often hear: I want to be my own boss. I want to make the decisions. I want to choose when and how much I work. I want to be financially independent. I want my hard work to benefit me, rather than increasing profits for boss. Starting a business from scratch rather than purchasing an expensive franchise provides the highest level of flexibility to a business owner. You are able to control every aspect of the development process and create a business tailored to your own specifications. There are risks associated with starting any business, but the rewards for this risk are generally the highest when starting an independent business rather than a franchise. The next question you may ask is what type of business should I start? There are undoubtedly some particular products or services you are especially suited to provide. Life is too short to start a business that doesn't give you satisfaction and joy. If you like what you do, through good times and bad times, you will stick with it! Do you want to help people? Do you want a business where your clients actually need your services? Do you want a business where you are the specialist? Do you want to control how much money you make? Do you want a business where you get ongoing support? Do you want a business where there are no territory or boundary restrictions? Do you want a business where there are no ongoing royalty or franchise fees? An Immigration Consulting Business can be started on a small scale with a small investment. Then, as the business grows and you gain experience, cash flow from your business can be used to expand your business. You probably won t need to hire other people because you can start by doing everything yourself. This hands on approach is a good way to learn everything about your business and the experience you gain also makes you better qualified to delegate work to others later on as your business grows and you need to hire someone. You won t be on your own as you start your business, AK Immigration Consultants will be available to give you support as you begin to find clients and start new cases! This business opportunity is unique in that you receive mentoring from experienced people who have been doing immigration for a very long time and are highly skilled at what they do! With most businesses you are left on your own to figure it out for yourself! We want you to succeed and we will be available to give you advice and guidance. You are not alone, but you are always the boss of your own business. We are just there to give you the support you want, when you ask for it! Isn t it a good idea to know that you have someone to call upon if you need extra help? 9

10 EARNINGS SURVEY Of course, we cannot predict or guarantee what your earnings will be in your Immigration Consulting Business. However, this chart will give you an idea of the typical fees that you could receive. The fees reported here are typical of fees charged in the industry today. Type of Case Total Fee Initial Payment Per Case Final Payment Cases/Month Total Income LABOR CERTIFICATION $5, $1, $3, $11, GREEN CARD/MARRIAGE $1, $1, $ $ 3, GREEN CARD/CHILDREN $1, $ $ $ 4, GREEN CARD/PARENTS $1, $1, $ $ 6, H 1 VISA $1, $1, $ $ 1, WORK PERMIT/APPRV PETITION CASE FOR FINAL INTERVIEW $ $ $ $ $ $ 1, VISITOR VISA $1, $ $ $ 1, FIANCEE VISA $1, $ $1, $ 1, INTRA COMPANY TRANSFEREE VISA $2, $1, $1, $ 2, INVESTMENT VISA $2, $1, $1, $ 2, CITIZENSHIP $ $ $ EXTENSION OF VISA $ $ $ 1, TRACER ON CASE $ $ $ GREEN CARD LOTTERY $ $ $ TOTALS $20, $11, $9, $36,

11 STARTING YOUR SUCCESSFUL IMMIGRATION CONSULTING BUSINESS Once you have made the decision to start your successful Independent Immigration Consulting Business, you will have many questions about how to start the business! We will be here to guide you through the process of getting your business ready for business! In general these are details that you will consider: REGISTERING YOUR BUSINESS PROPERLY ESTABLISHING YOUR BUSINESS ENTITY ESTABLISH A PROPRIETORSHIP, A PARTNERSHIP OR A CORPORATION BUSINESS CARDS, BROCHURES, STATIONERY, ETC. VARIOUS BUSINESS FORMS AND CONTRACTS BUSINESS TELEPHONE NUMBER BUSINESS MAILING ADDRESS ANSWERING MACHINE COPY MACHINE FAX MACHINE COMPUTER OR A TYPEWRITER EMPLOYEES OTHER OFFICE EQUIPMENT We will work with each individual new business owner and discuss the details that are specific to their situation. Some people may want to establish a separate office from the very beginning or share an office space with another business owner. Perhaps you will decide to start working from home and once you have a few clients then move to an office space. The decision is up to you. We will discuss options with you and then you will make the decision that best meets your needs. 11

12 HOW YOU MAKE MONEY PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES MAKE A PROFIT BY CHARGING A FEE FOR YOUR TIME & SERVICES DEVELOP ON-GOING BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS WITH CLIENTS RETAIN 100% OF THE FEES GATHER INFORMATION FROM CLIENTS QUICK PROCESSING WITH STATE-OF-THE-ART SOFTWARE PACKAGE INFORMATION BY COMPUTER CITIZENSHIP, WORK PERMITS, VISAS, GREEN CARDS WE RECOMMENDED FEES BUT YOU ARE NOT RESTRICTED SERVE CLIENTS ON A CASE-BY-CASE BASIS FOR PROFIT 90% OF ALL YOUR WORK WITH THE CLIENT IS BY TELEPHONE WORK WITH AGENTS WHO REFER CLIENTS 12

13 SUPPORT SERVICES You will not be alone as you start your successful Independent Immigration Consulting Business! Support Services are available for you. The best way to learn is from someone who has already achieved success. AK Immigration Consultants has a 15 year record of proven success in immigration consulting. Provide guidance based on past business experiences. Create a positive counseling relationship and climate of open communication. Help the new business owner identify problems and solutions. Lead the new business owner through problem solving processes. Offer constructive criticism in a supportive way. Share stories, including mistakes. Refer the new business owner to other business associates. Be honest about business expertise. Solicit feedback from the new business owner. Be prepared to discuss issues the business owner raises. HOW DO I? WHAT DO I TELL THEM WHEN? WHAT HAPPENS WHEN I? DOES IT MATTER IF I? COULD YOU USE SOME ADVICE? 13

14 HOW TO GET STARTED WITH YOUR IMMIGRATION CONSULTING TRAINING If you are ready to take the next steps in starting your own successful Immigration Consulting Business, here s what you do! If you have questions, please give us a call at (818) DO YOUR RESEARCH ON THE INDUSTRY. CALL OUR REFERENCES. COMPLETE THE CONFIDENTIAL APPLICATION. MAKE AN APPOINTMENT FOR YOUR PRIVATE INTERVIEW. MAKE A LIST OF ALL YOUR QUESTIONS. COME FOR YOUR PRIVATE INTERVIEW AND BRING YOUR APPLICATION. APPLICATION WILL BE REVIEWED. WE WILL ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS. YOUR AT THE END OF OUR INTERVIEW, IF YOU ARE READY TO GET STARTED, YOU CAN SIGN A CONTRACT FOR THE TRAINING. YOU WILL MAKE A DOWNPAYMENT OF $1,499. WE WILL SCHEDULE YOUR TRAINING DATES. THE BALANCE OF YOUR TRAINING FEE ($5,996) IS DUE ON THE FIRST DAY OF YOUR TRAINING. YOU BEGIN YOUR TRAINING! 14

15 COMPREHENSIVE CLASSROOM TRAINING AND EDUCATION EDUCATION IS THE FOUNDATION OF OUR PROGRAM LEARN FROM SUCCESSFUL IMMIGRATION PROFESSIONALS Minimum of 48 HOURS OF INTENSIVE TRAINING CLASS SIZE IS LIMITED TO INSURE INDIVIDUAL ATTENTION FLEXIBLE CLASS SCHEDULE DRESS COMFORTABLY AND CASUALLY WE SUPPLY ALL MATERIALS 15

16 COMPREHENSIVE CLASSROOM TRAINING AND EDUCATION Done in the right way, the education and training process greatly enhances the probability of success as you build your new Immigration Consulting Business. Look at education as the foundation of your new business. Education is the foundation of our Program. You will receive training from experienced, knowledgeable and successful business people who know immigration. The best way for you to be successful in your new business is to learn from the experiences of others. We help you understand basic definitions, terms, acronyms, and procedures, as well as the fundamentals, which include: family-sponsored immigration, employment-based immigration, and nonimmigrant visa categories. Your Training & Education includes everything you will need to start: Step-by-step guidelines for completing cases Training and professional guidance Continued mentoring relationship Access to other experienced professionals Here are highlights of the material that will be covered in the extensive Training Program. Visas in General What They Are What They Do Temporary Stays Visa Classifications Who Issues Visas? Department of Homeland Security State Department Department of Labor Consulates Foreign Locations What Is Their Role? What Can They Do? Entering the United States Immigration Inspection Parole Non-Immigrant Visas Visitor Temporary Worker Intra-company Transferee Treaty Trader & Investors Exchange Visitors Aliens Extraordinary Ability Athletes Religious Workers Entertainers Cultural Exchange Visitors Immigrant Visas Family Based Employment Labor Certification Investment Diversity-Green Card Lottery Amnesty Paperwork Forms Fees Fingerprints & Photos 16

17 COMPUTERIZED OR NOT? As you probably imagine, as a successful independent Immigration Consultant, it will be necessary for you to gather information from your clients and complete documents that will be submitted to official immigration agencies. You may be wondering if you need to have sophisticated computer skills in order to succeed with your new business. The answer is that you will decide how you want to conduct your business. Just about all of the forms that you will need to complete for your clients are available as regular paper documents that you can fill in with a pen. So you don t necessarily need to have a computer to start your successful Immigration Consulting Business. You will learn the skills that are taught in this Independent Immigration Consultant Training Program and work with your clients to gather all the pertinent information. You can then complete the forms manually without the use of a computer and then submit them. Having said all of that, in today s information age, those who understand how to manage, process, and manipulate information efficiently have a certain advantage in the world of business. The fact is that you can do all of your paperwork faster if you utilize a computer! Even basic computer skills will allow you to maximize the efforts you put into your new business. The more efficiently you use your time, the more money you can make. We will provide you with information and show you how to use comprehensive immigration software. You will have access to all the immigration forms you will ever need to use! It s fast and efficient! You will be able to select the appropriate form, fill in the information and print the form. If you are not exactly sure how to answer a question, just point and click to get instant help! Obviously we do believe that you will benefit from computerization. However, it is not an absolute requirement as you begin your business. You could begin by handling the paperwork manually and then decide to switch to a computerized system later. We will help you with whatever you decide to do. One of the advantages of this business opportunity is that you can keep your overhead low by working from home as you start out and keeping the investment in equipment at a minimum. We will discuss these options with you and give you our best advice; however, the final decision is left up to you. Remember, it is your business and you are the boss! 17

18 ADVERTISING AND MARKETING YOUR BUSINESS You will remember that we mentioned that there are millions of people out there who need your services! Nearly 30.7 million documented Non-immigrants were admitted to the United States in 2004! How do you make certain that you get your share of the business? advertising techniques to make sure that your phone rings! We will teach you proven marketing and There are many issues to consider and while this is not an advertising course, it is important that we tell you about proven strategies that work. Remember that you will be learning from people who are already successful in this business. If they could come up with techniques that made them successful, they can show you how to make the same techniques work for you! Are the Yellow Pages Enough? Why Do Some Ads Fail While Others Succeed? Do You Want or Need A Website? How Do I Get Referrals? Are There Things I Can t Say? Do Ethnic Newspapers Work? Do I Need An 800 Number? What About Advertising Signs? How Do I Create Brochures? Should I Work with Agents? 18

19 BELONG TO PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS California Association of Immigration Consultants (CAIC) Professional Associations: When you start your own independent Immigration Consulting Business, we will encourage you to join an association of professionals where you will be exposed to on-going education. Here is some information you should know! CAIC Educating Our Own: The CAIC recognizes that navigating the United States immigration system is challenging for the most astute and well-meaning individual. Understanding immigration paperwork requirements involves extensive knowledge, as well as a keen awareness of the ramifications of ill-informed advice. As such, we are committed to keeping our members up-to-date on the intricacies of immigration paperwork and to fully informing them on pending changes. We feel it is critical that all immigration consultants serve immigrants from an educated and informed platform. Who are we? The founding members of California Association of Immigration Consultants (CAIC) is a team of highly motivated immigration consultants and staff members dedicated to providing the best information and resources to its members. We are committed to educating our members, our industry, and the immigrant community. We will lead through integrity, innovation, and financial strength. Our leadership will raise the overall standards of all our member businesses and we will use our collective strength to develop strong ties to government departments. CAIC will support its members through seminars led by outstanding immigration leaders, and by publishing a newsletter that will provide valuable information and up-to-the-minute legislative updates on issues that affect us and the immigrant community. A board of directors and various committees will oversee regional program development and local membership recruitment. We are finally and ultimately committed to the protection of immigrants. In forming this association, CAIC becomes an active force through which the voices of immigrants may ring clear. 19

20 THE INVESTMENT IN YOUR NEW IMMIGRATION CONSULTING BUSINESS The cost of starting your new Independent Immigration Consulting Business is very reasonable. The complete training is only $7, This includes the comprehensive classroom instruction and all the training materials. A down payment of 20% ($1,499) is due when your contract is signed. Payment in full of the balance ($5,996) is due when you begin training. You may designate one (1) additional person who is a current spouse, business partner or employee to attend the training with you at a reduced fee of $3, Payment in full ($3,750.00) for the additional person is due when the contract is signed (Reasonable proof of the relationship between Purchaser and designated attendee is required). You can pay for your training with cash, check or with Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover credit cards. We have supplied you with a lot of information. If you have questions, please give us a call. If you are ready to get started, you can fill out an application online We look forward to working with you and helping you start your own successful Independent Immigration Consulting Business. Call us at (818) if you have questions! 20