Alexander Marino is quoted in an article titled “Trump bump: U.S. citizenship renunciation inquiries surge in Canada, lawyers say” on CBC News, January 28, 2025.
Alexander Marino is quoted in an article titled “‘Scary’: Why US expats are tossing their citizenships – and it’s not just Trump” in The Sydney Morning Herald, November 1, 2024
Kenneth Keung is quoted in the Investment Executive article titled “Quirk in capital gains tax rules raises risks for incorporated clients,” published on July 24, 2024.
Kenneth Keung is quoted in the Investment Executive article titled “How should trusts flow out capital gains to beneficiaries in 2024?”, July 5, 2024.
Kim G C Moody, Kenneth Keung, and Christopher Ellett are quoted in the Investment Executive article titled “When is the latest clients can sell assets prior to June 25?”, published on May 17, 2024.
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The Trump Bump? Why More US Expats Are Looking to Renounce Their Citizenship
In the wake of Donald Trump’s 2024 election victory, many US expats are taking a hard look at their American citizenship—and deciding that renunciation may be their best option. According to a recent CBC News article, US consulates in Canada have seen a surge in inquiries from American expats looking to cut ties with the US.
US Travel: Will Trump’s New Registration Requirement Impact You?
If you’re a Canadian looking to snowbird or head south for a few months, you may have seen the news that beginning April 11, 2025, foreign nationals preparing to travel to the US for an extended period should be prepared to comply with new registration requirements ordered by the Trump Administration.
Trump’s Gold Card Announcement and the Future of EB-5
In a February 25th press conference, the Trump Administration announced plans to introduce a ‘Gold Card’ Program that would provide high-net-worth individuals permanent residency and a pathway to citizenship for $5 million. The announcement created ripples of confusion.
Confession: Why I am Still an E-2 Addict
The E-2 visa program (officially the “E-2 Treaty Investor Nonimmigrant Visa” category) is a win-win for the US and for the E-2 investor that wants to live in the US full-time or part-time.
Top Four Questions People Ask When Looking to Renounce Their US Citizenship
Renouncing your US citizenship or terminating your Green Card is a significant decision for you and your family. In the course of our work, we have found that many clients have similar concerns about what will happen when they terminate their US status. In this blog, we address the four most frequently asked questions we hear from those considering renunciation.
Canada Realigns Its Priorities: The Temporary Foreign Worker Program
It is important to note that while a new Government measure for the Temporary Foreign Worker (“TFW”) Program aims to reprioritize hiring Canadians and permanent residents, it does not impact foreign workers entering Canada through the International Mobility Program (or LMIA-exempt jobs), which includes treaty or international arrangements, intra-company transferees, high-skilled foreign nationals, amongst others.
Alexander Marino is quoted in an article titled “Trump bump: U.S. citizenship renunciation inquiries surge in Canada, lawyers say” on CBC News, January 28, 2025.
Alexander Marino is quoted in an article titled “‘Scary’: Why US expats are tossing their citizenships – and it’s not just Trump” in The Sydney Morning Herald, November 1, 2024
Kenneth Keung is quoted in the Investment Executive article titled “Quirk in capital gains tax rules raises risks for incorporated clients,” published on July 24, 2024.
Kenneth Keung is quoted in the Investment Executive article titled “How should trusts flow out capital gains to beneficiaries in 2024?”, July 5, 2024.
Kim G C Moody, Kenneth Keung, and Christopher Ellett are quoted in the Investment Executive article titled “When is the latest clients can sell assets prior to June 25?”, published on May 17, 2024.
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