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America's gateway to Latin America, offering tropical vibes, international culture, and no state income tax. Miami has a tropical, hot and humid climate (summers avg 32°C, winters avg 20°C).

For daily life, you'll need A2 English.

💬 What people love

  • No state income tax, Florida advantage
  • Latin culture strong, Spanish useful, Cuban coffee, tropical vibe
  • Beach lifestyle 365 days, unlike seasonal beach cities

⚠️ What's hard

  • Humidity oppressive, 90°F feels like 100°F May-October
  • Hurricane risk real, insurance expensive, evacuations happen
  • Expensive and rising, $2,500-3,500/mo for 1BR in desirable areas
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Visa Pathways

United States offers several visa pathways for immigrants. Here are the most common options.

📋H-1B Specialty Occupation

For workers in specialty occupations requiring bachelor's degree

Eligibility:Bachelor's degree in directly related specialty, Employer sponsorship
Processing time:~16 weeks
Path to PR:Yes
📋O-1 Extraordinary Ability

For individuals with extraordinary achievement

Eligibility:Extraordinary ability evidence, National/international acclaim
Processing time:~8 weeks
Path to PR:No
See requirements for other pathways
📋L-1 Intracompany Transfer~12 weeks
📋EB-2 National Interest Waiver~104 weeks
📋E-2 Treaty Investor~12 weeks
🎓F-1 Student Visa~8 weeks

⚠️ Visa requirements change frequently. Always verify with official sources or a licensed immigration consultant.

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🏠 Housing

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