 While Georges Chauchoin had lost the sight in his right eye and had not settled into a profession, he worked as investment banker, suffering business setbacks.Marie Loew had already been to the U.S., and Georges' brother-in-law (surname Vedel) was already living in New York City.Marie was willing to help Georges financially, but also encouraged him to try his luck in the U.S.

To pursue more employment opportunities, Colbert and her family, including Marie and Emilie Loew, emigrated to Manhattan in 1906.