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Presented by
R. OLIVER BRANCH JD
Director, Immigration Law | US Immigration Lawyer
Board of Governors, American Immigration Lawyers Association
With more than 15 years of experience playing key roles in some of the world’s leading immigration law firms and international global mobility consulting groups, Oliver is uniquely qualified to provide US legal advice in all areas of US immigration law and related global mobility services. He has extensive experience in assisting organizations, from start-ups to Fortune 100 companies across varying industries, in developing and maintaining successful global immigration and global mobility programs.
AASIM HIRJI
JD
Director, Canadian Tax Law | Barrister & Solicitor
In a world fuelled by transactions, Aasim stays focused on his values; building relationships based on understanding and trust. Having experience in both accounting and law firms, Aasim brings with him a well-rounded perspective on the industry he loves. Aasim finds joy in the intellectually diverse and dynamic field of tax law. He loves nothing more than providing creative and personalized solutions to get his clients the best possible result.
Description
US Immigration Options for Canadian Investors, Entrepreneurs, and Snowbirds
The Trump Administration has caused both excitement and confusion with its recent announcement of a new “Gold Card.” Reports suggest that, for a $5 million USD fee, foreigners can obtain permanent residence with the ability to live and work in the US along with a path to a citizenship.
What the Trump Administration omitted in this announcement was that the existing E-2 Treaty Investor Program and the EB-5 Regional Center Investor Program already offer these benefits in combination for a substantially lower cost.
Join us to cut through the Gold Card noise and learn how the E-2 and EB-5 Investor programs can work separately or in tandem for you, depending on your US immigration goals.
The E-2 Treaty Investor program permits Canadian citizens and companies who have made a “substantial investment” in a new or existing US enterprise to live and work in the US on a part-time or full-time basis in renewable five-year increments.
The EB-5 Regional Center Investor program allows foreign investors to obtain permanent residency and potentially eventual citizenship through passive investment by investing a minimum of $800,000 in a USCIS-designated regional center, which pools investments to fund job-creating projects.
Topics discussed in the webinar include:
- What are the E-2 Treaty Investor nonimmigrant visa and EB-5 Regional Center Investor immigrant visa programs, and what are their benefits?
- What are each program’s respective eligibility requirements?
- Are there other issues to consider when obtaining an E-2 Treaty Investor visa?
- Are there any Canadian-specific tax considerations for those obtaining US Lawful Permanent Residence (Green Card) through an EB-5 regional center investment?
- Does the potential creation of a “Gold Card” affect either of these existing programs?
Join us virtually to learn how the E-2 and/or EB-5 visa programs can support your US Immigration goals.