Business professionals from foreign countries who are working in the United States may be eligible for financing through AFS. The contract length will be limited to the length of stay in the United States, governed by the applicant's Visa expiration date, employment letter, employment contract, Permanent Resident Card or I-94 form.
Eligible Vehicles
- New and Untitled Audi models
- Audi Certified Pre-Owned vehicles
Eligible Programs
- Retail Financing
- Premier Purchase
- Leasing
Requirements
To be considered for this program, the dealer must provide the following information for each applicant prior to final approval and funding:*
To be considered for this program, the dealer must provide the following information for each applicant prior to final approval and funding:*
- Letter from employer stating applicant's position, hire date, income and length of stay in the United States. And, must provide a contact name and phone number for someone in the Payroll or Human Resources Department of the applicant's employer or future employer.
- A copy of the applicant's United States Social Security card or copy of a letter from the Social Security Administration including the assigned Social Security number. This must be provided at the time of application.
- Copy of Visa with expiration date (with picture blacked out).
- For applicants who plan to extend their stay beyond the date shown on their Visa, we will accept the length of stay in the U.S. shown on the applicant's employment letter, employment contract, Permanent Resident Card, or I-94 form in order to determine the specific finance terms.
- Three personal references from individuals residing in the United States.
- Monthly payment may not exceed 25% of the gross monthly income.
- Minimum gross income of $45,000 per year.
- Verification of residence and phone number.
*Qualification under this program is subject to verification prior to final approval and funding.
All contracts are subject to specific conditions regarding down payment, cap reductions and security deposits.
An exception can be made if the applicant holds a TN-1 permit (free trade professional), only for Canadian citizens who live and work in the United States for up to one year at a time and have a renewable status for additional periods of one year each, with no ceiling on the total years a person with TN status can work in the United States.