Alexander Marino is quoted in The Guardian article:“‘I don’t want to be part of a dictatorship’: the Americans queueing up to renounce their citizenship”, April 28, 2026.
Alexander Marino was a guest on the “This is Ottawa” CBC podcast episode titled ‘I feel alienated from my U.S. identity’ on March 23, 2026.
Alexander Marino was interviewed for the CBC news story “Dual citizens weigh Trump, taxes in decision to renounce US citizenship” on March 23, 2026.
Kim GC Moody was a guest on The Current with Matt Galloway on CBC Radio, on September 22, 2025 discussing “Why can’t you get a CRA agent on the line?”
Alexander Marino appeared on CONNECT With Sarah Crosbie on Corus Radio on September 16, 2025, to discuss “Are YOU an Accidental American?”
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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).
Changes Coming to the Canadian Principal Residence Exemption?
Are we about to see the long-standing sacred cow of Canadian tax – the Canadian principal residence exemption – be significantly modified? Perhaps. Politically, it might be a tough sell for any governing party if their voter base views such changes negatively but the time for change might be ripe.
Tax Planning and the US E-2 Treaty Investor Program
When contemplating a cross-border move or an expansion of a business, it is imperative to consider both immigration and tax requirements to ensure accomplishment of objectives and compliance with Federal, State, Provincial, and local regulations and requirements.
Strategic US Immigration Options for Investors
Did you know that there are US immigration programs specifically designed for foreign investors? Whether you are a foreign investor looking to live in the US temporarily or permanently, or you are a foreign company looking to expand into the US, there are strategic advantages to utilizing the E-2 Treaty Investor Nonimmigrant Visa and EB-5 Immigrant Investor Programs.
US EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program – Lawful Source of Investment Funds
The US EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program was created by Congress in 1990 for the purpose of stimulating the US economy through job creation and capital investment by foreign investors. Individuals who make a qualifying investment and otherwise meet all eligibility criteria for the EB-5 program are granted Conditional Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR) status for a two-year period. After meeting the requirements to remove conditions, the EB-5 investor may file to remove the conditions and gain full LPR status.
The Jay Treaty – US Immigration Benefits for Indigenous/First Nations
Did you know that the Jay Treaty, signed by Great Britain and the United States in 1794, which was reiterated in the Treaty of Ghent and US Immigration Act of 1924, provides US immigration benefits to certain indigenous individuals born in Canada?
Alexander Marino is quoted in The Guardian article:“‘I don’t want to be part of a dictatorship’: the Americans queueing up to renounce their citizenship”, April 28, 2026.
Alexander Marino was a guest on the “This is Ottawa” CBC podcast episode titled ‘I feel alienated from my U.S. identity’ on March 23, 2026.
Alexander Marino was interviewed for the CBC news story “Dual citizens weigh Trump, taxes in decision to renounce US citizenship” on March 23, 2026.
Kim GC Moody was a guest on The Current with Matt Galloway on CBC Radio, on September 22, 2025 discussing “Why can’t you get a CRA agent on the line?”
Alexander Marino appeared on CONNECT With Sarah Crosbie on Corus Radio on September 16, 2025, to discuss “Are YOU an Accidental American?”
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