Immigration Law, Finance & Banking, Business Organization

Coming To America? Six Considerations For Foreign Entrepreneurs

by The R. Bernard Law Group on 4/1/2013

Foreign nationals with an interest in expanding their businesses in America often find themselves trying to navigate a complicated regulatory scheme from applying for visas to understanding U.S. laws. With clients in Europe...more

The Million-Dollar Green Card (EB-5 Investor Visa) Demystified

by Scott Legal Services, P.C. on 10/28/2012

What is An EB-5 Visa in a Nutshell? If you want a green card and have ever thought about starting or purchasing a business in the United States an EB-5 Investor Visa could be perfect for you. Generally speaking the EB-5...more

Doing Business in Canada

by Bennett Jones LLP on 10/18/2012

In This Publication: - Forms of Business Organization in Canada 1 - Financing a Foreign Business Operating in Canada 5 - Business Immigration 9 - Climate Change 13 - Offences Under the Competition Act 17 -...more

Want To Start A Small Business in the United States? An E-2 Visa May Be Perfect For You.

by Scott Legal Services, P.C. on 10/1/2012

The idea of starting your own business may always have been something at the forefront of your mind. It certainly was for me but given that I was not a green card holder, I thought starting my own business was not an option...more

Unfiled FBAR’s and SSI Eligibility

by Sanford Millar on 7/9/2012

Often individuals who have not filed Foreign Bank Account Reports (FBAR’s) express concern that filing the report will cause them to lose Supplemental Security Benefits, (SSI) and similar benefits from state agencies. It is...more

Canada-U.S. Cross-Border Bulletin: What You Know About FBARs Can Hurt You

by Teia Bui on 4/23/2012

An article concerning the U.S. tax reporting obligations of U.S. citizens resident in Canada, including foreign bank account reporting (FBAR) obligations and the Internal Revenue Service's current Offshore Voluntary...more

New Opportunities for Immigration Through Investment in the US May Be Expanding

by Lane Powell PC - Immigration Law on 9/26/2011

The Director of the Department of Homeland Security, Janet Napalitano, and the Director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Alejandro Mayorkas, are promoting “a series of new policy, operational and outreach efforts...more

Economic Opportunity for Foreign Investors

by Ronald Shapiro on 9/13/2011

Foreign investors who have $1 million of capital to invest in the U.S. might find the current economic situation in America very inviting. First, labor costs are lower than they have been in years, and second, there are...more

16 tips for companies establishing a U.S. business presence

by Timothy Andersson on 6/9/2011

This document contains 16 tips for succeeding in the US legal environment. If you are considering establishing a subsidiary United States, these tips can help you avoid unnecessary trouble and expense....more

Obtaining an E-2 Visa - Step by Step

by Todd Gallinger on 12/22/2010

An overview of the E-2 treat investor immigration process. Gives step-by-step instructions for foreign investors wishing to obtain a visa by opening a business in the United States....more

Immigration Advisory: Attention Foreign Entrepreneurs: New StartUp Visa Act of 2010 Introduced in Congress

by Mintz Levin - Immigration on 3/4/2010

On February 24, 2010, Senators John Kerry (D-MA) and Richard Lugar (R-IN) introduced the StartUp Visa Act of 2010. This proposed legislation, if passed into law, would create a second immigrant (“green card”) investor visa...more

Visa Investor One Page

by Todd Gallinger on 1/1/2010

An introduction to VisaInvestor.com, the first provider of fully integrated solutions for foreign investors looking to relocate to the United States. For more information, visit VisaInvestor.com or GallingerLaw.com. ...more