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Would you like to put your entrepreneurial talents to the test by starting a new business or expanding a business into the US? Join us on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, to learn how 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. Learn what an E-2 can do for you. To register, click the link below: https://lnkd.in/gemC7mmt

Would you like to put your entrepreneurial talents to the test by starting a new business or expanding a business into the US? Join us on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, for a new webinar where you'll learn how 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. Topics discussed in the webinar include: •  What is the E-2 treaty investor nonimmigrant visa program and what are the benefits? •  What are the immigration eligibility requirements to utilize the E-2 treaty investor nonimmigrant visa program? •  Are there any other issues to consider when obtaining an E-2 treaty investor visa? Join us virtually to learn what an E-2 can do for you. To register, click the link below. #E2 #E2Visa

The federal government recently announced a reduction in the number of temporary foreign workers and strengthened compliance measures for the Temporary Foreign Worker (“TFW”) Program. These measures are a direct response to current Canadian labour market conditions, intended to ensure that qualified Canadian citizens and permanent residents are prioritized to fill open positions. It is important to note that while this new Government measure 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. Want to learn more? Click the button below to read the full blog. #temporaryforeignworkers #TFW #Canada #LMIA

Come join us on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, to learn how the E-2 Treaty Investor Program permits Canadian citizens and companies that 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. The #E2Visa has many other advantages, including work authorization for the E-2 visa holder’s spouse, complete pivotability of the type and scale of business over time, and the ability to sponsor other Canadian citizens to work with your #E2 enterprise in the US. Learn what an E-2 can do for you! Presenters: R. Oliver Branch | Director, Immigration Law | Moodys Private Client Law Aasim Hirji | Director, Canadian Tax Law | Barrister & Solicitor | Moodys Tax For more information and to register, click the link below.

In the second installment of our “Practical Immigration” blog series, we address the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (“CDC”) new rules for individuals travelling to the US with their dogs, whether for a short visit or long-term stay. According to the CDC, the new dog importation rules are intended to simplify the process. After nearly twenty years as a US immigration lawyer dealing with governmental agency attempts at “simplification,” I am confident that these new rules will cause confusion and frustration for US Customs and Border Protection (“CBP”) officers, travellers, and their globetrotting furry friends.   Click the graphic below to read more. #USimmigration #E2Visa #dogs #USA

A combination of complex tax requirements and greater dissatisfaction with governmental policies is pushing more US expats towards renouncing their US citizenship. One of the top reasons driving their decision includes the onerous and costly tax-filing obligations that apply regardless of where expats live in the world. Read our latest blog to learn more.

In the first installment of our “Practical Immigration” blog series, we are going to address one of the questions our clients most frequently ask: “So now that I have my visa and am ready to move to the US, what happens to my car?” Our team has had to figure this answer out for ourselves to help our clients successfully navigate the legalities of automobile importation, and this blog post will aim to provide a clear understanding of what to expect through that process. To learn more, read our latest blog: https://bit.ly/3S8ma4c

We're excited to announce a new #E2Visa Webinar! Would you like to put your entrepreneurial talents to the test by starting a new business or expanding a business into the US? Join us Wednesday, July 31st, to learn how 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. The #E2 has many other advantages, including work authorization for the E-2 visa holder’s spouse, complete pivotability of the type and scale of business over time, and the ability to sponsor other Canadian citizens to work with your E-2 enterprise in the US. To read more about the benefits of the E-2 visa, read our latest blog: https://bit.ly/3xBNOzg And register below for the upcoming webinar! https://lnkd.in/gY6N-Q3f

The E-2 Treaty Investor Visa Program offers a flexible and viable pathway for aspiring Canadian entrepreneurs and investors looking to establish or purchase a business in the United States. It’s specifically designed for individuals from countries with which the United States maintains a treaty of commerce and navigation, allowing them to invest significant capital in a U.S.-based business. One of the most common questions our Toronto office fields regarding the E-2 visa is: “What is the minimum investment amount required?” To read more, check out our latest blog. https://bit.ly/3xBNOzg #E2Visa #InvestorVisa #USImmigration #VisaApplication #E2VisaProcess #ImmigrationLaw #VisaTips #USVisa

In the recent Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Proposal from the Biden administration, there has been a notable push towards increasing tax rates, particularly on capital gains, which could have significant implications for US citizens living around the world. The proposal introduces a graduated taxing structure, with further modifications to include an increase to a 44.6% capital gains rate. That’s up from the current 20% capital gains tax rate from the 2017 Trump tax reform. And as my mother used to say, if someone tells you who they are, believe them (good or bad). If President Biden is successful in his re-election campaign in November, this policy change could be the centrepiece of a restructured tax agenda for his second and final term. US taxpayers take note: An increase to 44.6% would be the highest federal capital gains rate in US history (at least since 1922)! Read our full blog here: https://bit.ly/4bvNNvk #TaxHike #Investing #BidenBudget #UScitizenshipRenunciation