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by a searcher from Grenoble Ecole de Management
in Vancouver, BC, Canada

2yrs ago

Canadian Searchers that have moved to the US

Looking to connect with Canadians that have acquired US-based companies and moved to the US. Would like to understand what your experience was in terms of logistics, immigration (particularly those with families), debt financing and other challenges.

Please drop me a note / comment if you have any insight.

Chris

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reply by a searcher 2yrs ago
from University of Toronto in Vancouver, BC, Canada

^redacted‌ - Would love to connect to discuss this at a time of your convenience. Sending you a dm

reply by an investor 1yr ago
from Colby College in Miami Beach, FL, USA

Worth exploring investor visas (E2 and EB5) and the talent visas like O1, EB1a and EB2 NIW as well. We have had success working with entrepreneurs on these categories. No issues with ownership besides E2 visa. I did an interview with a Canadian a while back who bought a business on the E2 visa: redacted

He did not go through the SBA route (need to work at business for a year already as a non-green card holder) but obtain financing through a Canadian lender. I understand it was easier in the past.