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That U.S. opportunity is worth a conversation. Explore professional work through the TN pathway.
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If you are exploring a U.S. work transfer, an investment, or a family-based path and you are connected to Barrie, this page organizes general, plain-language information about TN, L-1A, L-1B, E-2, EB-5 and the Gold Card program so you can ask better questions before engaging a licensed U.S. immigration attorney. This is not a law firm, and nothing here establishes that a specific category applies to you.
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THERE’S MORE THAN ONE WAY FORWARD.THE DREAM IS YOURS.
THE DREAM IS YOURS.
LET’S FIND THE WAY.
Compare a proposed job, transfer, investment or family situation against the actual requirements of each route, rather than assuming a category fits because of a job title, an investment amount, or something a promoter has said. A short comparison now can surface the right questions to bring to a qualified adviser later.
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Choose what brings you here. Leave with a short list of things to discuss—not another long form to fill out.
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Before assuming TN or L-1 fits
Compare an offered position against the actual TN or L-1 requirements before treating a job title as a category decision.
FOR PEOPLE WHO SEE A LITTLE FURTHER.YOU WEREN’T
YOU WEREN’T
MADE TO
THINK SMALL.
An early idea about working, transferring, investing or reuniting family in the United States deserves a clear starting point. We help turn general interest into a short list of the specific facts — citizenship, a corporate relationship, a source of committed funds, or a family member's status — that actually decide which route, if any, applies.
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Describe your situation honestly
Set out the actual facts: your citizenship, the real job duties or investment, the corporate relationship involved, and who else would be moving with you. Resist the temptation to describe the situation in the terms of a category you already have in mind.
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Match it to the closest category
Compare those facts against the general requirements of TN, L-1A, L-1B, E-2, EB-5 and the Gold Card program on this site. More than one category can look superficially relevant; note which requirements each one raises rather than settling on the first appealing label.
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Identify the evidence gap
For most people, one or two facts are unresolved — an employer's written duty description, a corporate ownership record, a source-of-funds document, or a dependent's exact status. Name that gap specifically instead of collecting a generic document pile.
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Take the next step with a qualified adviser
Bring the organized facts and the identified gap to a licensed U.S. immigration attorney or accredited representative for a substantive assessment. General information can prepare that conversation; it cannot replace it.
A LITTLE CLARITY GOES A LONG WAY.YOUR FUTURE.
YOUR FUTURE.
NOW BOARDING.
You do not need a finished plan to start. Use the service pages to see what each route actually requires, then decide what to investigate next — a job description, a corporate relationship, a source-of-funds record, or a family document — before assuming any category applies to you.
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Connected to Barrie and exploring a U.S. visa question? Remote information can help organize the general issues relevant to your situation. There is currently no physical office serving this area, and no in-person meeting location is offered here. This is not a law firm, and formal advice or filing work requires a licensed U.S. immigration attorney.
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BEFORE THE BIG MOVELET’S CLEAR
LET’S CLEAR
A FEW THINGS UP.
Do I need a job offer or signed investment before contacting you?
No. You can organize an exploratory opportunity — a possible role, transfer, or investment — into a short list of open questions before obtaining case-specific advice from a qualified adviser. That preparation does not establish eligibility for any category or replace review of the eventual facts.
I have Canadian permanent residence. Does that let me use TN like a Canadian citizen?
No. TN classification under the USMCA depends on citizenship of Canada or Mexico, not on holding permanent residence in either country. If you are a permanent resident of Canada but a citizen of a different country, your own citizenship, not your Canadian PR card, determines which treaty-based categories, if any, are available to you.
Is the Gold Card a guaranteed green card if I pay the fee?
No. Current official Gold Card terms involve a substantial gift, a separate nonrefundable processing fee, and government vetting, with successful applicants receiving permanent residence in an appropriately determined EB-1 or EB-2 classification, subject to availability. Paying the gift and fee does not itself guarantee approval, and the applicable eligibility requirements still apply.
Can my spouse work in the United States while I hold TN, L-1 or E-2 status?
It depends on the category. A TD spouse under TN has no independent work authorization. A qualifying E-2 or L-1 spouse is generally employment-authorized incident to status itself, evidenced by an E-2S or L-2S notation on Form I-94, under current USCIS policy. Accompanying children are not employment-authorized under any of these categories.
What happens if my employer's ownership changes while my status is active?
A corporate acquisition, merger or renaming does not automatically end your status, but it can change which entity legally employs you and whether your original support letter still describes your actual position. Confirm the current employer and duties in writing before your next required filing or international trip, rather than assuming continuity.
Do you have an office I can visit in Barrie?
No. There is currently no physical office serving this area. Consultations, where offered, are conducted remotely. Nothing on this page is legal advice, and no outcome, timeline, or approval can be promised.
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