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Clear answers to your US visa & green card questions at last!

US visa & tax consultation with Sebastian Sauerborn: by phone, Zoom or Signal. Fee: $850

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Sebastian on his ranch in Texas, 2013

What really makes a US visa application succeed? Sebastian brings 15 years of experience with US visas for entrepreneurs, business people and freelancers.

Do you see your future in the USA?

Business people, entrepreneurs and freelancers who want to move to the USA or live there for a while face a jungle of US visa categories and rules.

Since 2008, Sebastian and Mount Bonnell Advisors have been helping clients from Europe choose the best US visa and apply for it successfully.

Once your US plans get concrete, you discover there are plenty of detailed questions on US immigration law where the internet gives you contradictory answers, or none worth having.

Sebastian has the expertise and the experience to help you with your plans.

Specifically, Sebastian and Mount Bonnell Advisors can advise you on these aspects of US visas and green cards:

Advice on the right US visa category (B-1, L-1, E-1, E-2, O-1, EB-1 or EB-5) for entrepreneurs, freelancers and investors
Advice on the ideal US legal structure for your chosen visa category
Including advice on tricky and unusual cases
An introduction to a US immigration attorney specialized in your chosen category, who will handle your application.
An introduction to an expert for the 5-year business plan required for US business visas

Does moving to the USA make sense?

Moving to the USA is one of the biggest decisions you will make, and you should make it carefully, based on solid information! It can lay the foundation for lasting growth. At the same time, there are serious tax and legal traps to avoid, or your US plans can quickly backfire.

Is moving to the USA the right decision for you, your family and your business?

You get valuable insight from an expert who has worked with a wide range of businesses and can help you find the right answer. Entrepreneurs and managers often can't see the wood for the trees, which makes a sound decision impossible. Sebastian knows what matters and can give you a clear overview of every key factor behind a well-founded decision.

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Why you should book a session with Sebastian

Mount Bonnell Advisors is your English-speaking contact in Austin, Texas for US taxes, US company formation and US visas. Sebastian himself lived in the USA for almost 10 years.

Since 2008 he has taken a wide range of European companies into the USA, and kept many others from making serious mistakes.

Because the right US plan has to be tailored to each client. As an experienced US expert, Sebastian will analyze your current situation and help you make your decision.

Sebastian has worked with companies of every size, including some that people would wrongly have considered "too small" to, say, expand into the USA.

You get expert answers to your questions and a solid basis for planning, so you are in the best position to make the right decisions for your business.

Every year Sebastian advises dozens of European business people on their way to the USA, and brings deep knowledge in these areas…

In-depth knowledge of US visas for business people
Extensive hands-on experience with US company formation, especially US subsidiaries
A pragmatic, entrepreneurial approach
Broad experience with the cultures, legal systems and local requirements of countries such as the USA, the UK, Germany, Austria and Switzerland
A wide network of well-funded investors, attorneys, advisors and other experts in the USA who professionally support European companies in the US

5 easy steps to your consultation

1
Booking

When you book, you pick the slot in Sebastian's calendar that suits you best. You then receive an order confirmation by email.

2
Compliance

Anti-money-laundering laws require us to verify your identity. Simply reply to the order confirmation with a photo or scan of your ID.

3
Dial-in details

Sebastian's assistant will email you the dial-in details for your preferred platform (Zoom etc.).

4
Fee

The consultation costs $850. The call lasts up to one hour.

5
Preparation

Preparing well for the call is essential. You have a full hour with us, but you need to use it effectively. The best approach is to write down your questions in advance.

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Why don't we offer free consultations?

Sebastian's time is too limited to justify free consultations and the extra work they create.

A free consultation is usually just a sales pitch with no real value, designed to land a contract.

A paid consultation with Sebastian is fundamentally different. You can count on reliable information and concrete recommendations. Every consultation gives you practical advice and precise detail, so you know exactly which strategy is best for your US plans.

We even back this with a satisfaction guarantee!

100% satisfaction guarantee

Our clients' satisfaction comes first. If you are not 100% satisfied within the first 15 minutes of the consultation, you can cancel the booking entirely.

In that case, any fees already paid are refunded in full. After the first 15 minutes, all agreed fees are binding.

Good decisions rest on reliable information. Book a session with Sebastian today for expert, forward-looking advice that gives you the certainty and confidence your US plans need!

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Book now... here's what to expect

In our consultation you can count on honest advice and straight feedback. If Sebastian thinks your US plans won't work or aren't the right decision for your business, he will tell you so, honestly!

With more than 15 years of experience and hundreds of European clients, Sebastian has a realistic idea of what you can expect from your US venture and what alternatives may be open to you.

Over his career, Sebastian Sauerborn has helped countless clients succeed in the USA and guided them from A to Z, through booms as well as deep recessions.

That wealth of experience underpins his deep understanding. Sebastian has a large personal network of US attorneys, investors, entrepreneurs, politicians and people in the arts. We bring these contacts in for clients as needed, to give you and your business the best possible start in the USA.

For example, we have helped clients secure government funding in the USA or find a US investor. We have helped others make the most of little-known exceptions in various US visa categories. During the COVID pandemic, for instance, some clients obtained a US investor visa with extremely little capital.

This kind of detailed knowledge only comes from practice, and it lets Sebastian set the right course for you and your business in the USA. Book your session now! Especially in times of crisis like the one Europe is going through, the USA is an attractive alternative and a solid Plan B. You too have a very good chance of succeeding in the USA. Get advice and get certainty.

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Consultations take place

Phone
In person
Zoom
Signal

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

Is the consultation unbiased?

The consultation is not a paid sales pitch. Quite the opposite. We give you thorough advice, whether or not you go on to engage us after the consultation.

How should I prepare for the consultation?

We ask all clients to prepare for the consultation in advance so your time is used as efficiently as possible. It helps to write down every question you want answered during the consultation.

How soon can I book a consultation?

The consultation usually takes place within a week of booking. If you would prefer an earlier date, we will do our best to schedule it as soon as possible.

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Sebastian Sauerborn
Who advises you
Sebastian Sauerborn
Founder of Mount Bonnell Advisors, Austin, Texas

Sebastian Sauerborn is the founder of Mount Bonnell Advisors in Austin, Texas. He moved from London to the United States in 2008, spent years living on his own ranch in Bastrop County, and for more than twenty years has guided European entrepreneurs and families as they make the leap. He knows the questions you have right now not just from client files, but from his own life.

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