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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Thanksgiving – A Time To Reflect and Be Grateful
According to the font of all wisdom, Wikipedia: Thanksgiving has been officially celebrated as an annual holiday in…
Expansion of Persons Admissible to Canada During Pandemic
Today, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) expanded the list of persons who are eligible to travel to Canada during the COVID-19 pandemic and confirmed the ongoing efforts by the Government of Canada to protect Canadian public health during this COVID-19 pandemic.
White House Announces Major Changes to H-1B Nonimmigrant Visa Program
On October 6, 2020, the Trump administration announced an expected, but significant, overhaul of the H-1B nonimmigrant visa program for “specialty occupations” in the US, as well as significantly impacting related issues for E-3, H-1B1, and PERM immigration processes and filings.

Recently Released GILTI Regulations May Create Tax Nightmares for Many US Shareholders Residing in Canada
While GILTI is a US tax, it can be a significant problem for US shareholders resident in Canada.
ALERT – HR 8337 Expands Premium Processing Service at USCIS
On September 30, 2020, the evening before announcing that he and the First Lady of the US tested positive for COVID-19, President Trump signed HR 8337, the continuing resolution bill funding the US government through December 11, 2020.

UPDATE: Notable Fee Increases at US Citizenship & Immigration Services
Money, money, money . . . it’s going to cost you. In August, the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a final rule that includes significant changes to the fee schedule for US Citizenship & Services (USCIS).
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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