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Welcome to Cross Border Visas

Cross Border Visas (CBV) is a U.S. Business Immigration Law Firm based in the Vancouver, BC and Toronto, Ontario, Canada areas.

Our firm is led by attorneys Mark C. Dey and Douglas A. Cowgill. Mark has over 20 years of experience representing major multinational corporations, start-ups and individuals as a U.S. immigration attorney and is licensed in the State of Michigan, the State of Illinois, and is a Foreign Legal Consultant with the Law Society of Ontario. Douglas is an experienced U.S. immigration attorney licensed in the State of Washington and a Practitioner of Foreign Law with the Law Society of British Columbia. The firm is also supported by Ronald A. Zisman, a U.S. immigration lawyer with nearly 40 years of experience, who serves in an Of Counsel capacity.

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Cross Border Visas have extensive experience in U.S. Business Immigration, Work visas, Permanent Residency, Nationality issues, Expatriation, and the NAFTA (USMCA) Agreement pertaining to E-1 / E-2 visas, TN status, and B-1 Visitors to the U.S.

U.S. Immigration Legal Services

We specialize in US immigration matters, including immigrant and non-immigrant visa applications, and also represent clients with inadmissibility issues. Our firm is dedicated to providing clients with the highest quality of legal representation and candid legal advice. In this ever changing world, US immigration law can be extremely complex, and we are here to help you every step of the way.s

Discussing your situation with an immigration expert can help you save time by narrowing your focus on the relevant options for your case, and will help you find the best solution for your long term goals.

At Cross Border Visas we focus exclusively on immigration law, staying up to date with the most recent changes and processing times for each particular type of application. Whether your goal is to live in the U.S. permanently or to come for a short visit, we will help you every step of the way and keep you informed throughout the process.

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Business Immigration

We provide legal advice for business owners and employees who wish to work in the United States. There are a variety of visa categories depending on the type of work you will perform, and we are here to help you understand all of your options and guide you through the process.

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Renunciation / Relinquishment of U.S. Citizenship

We provide legal opinion letters and guide clients through every step of the U.S. Loss of Nationality process. Generally, this service would be for U.S. Citizens who live abroad and maintain a second nationality, who wish to renounce their U.S. Citizenship.

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Family Immigration

Do you have an immediate family member who is a US Citizen or Permanent Resident? Immediate relatives include your Spouse, Siblings, Parents and Children over the age of 21. If so, you may be eligible for permanent residence in the US.

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Doug has been really awesome in terms of advice, response time and has great knowledge of Green Card Process. He was very professional throughout the process and very patient to answer all your questions. The fees they charge is very competitive for the quality service
Keyur Shah
Doug was excellent in helping me obtain an E2 visa. He was responsive, honest, and thorough when preparing the application and explaining the interview process. I definitely recommend his services.
Alisha Khan
Cross Border Visas have done excellent visa work for me over the last five years. Doug Cowgill is very thorough. timely and understands the nuisances that make for a successful visa application. He is also enjoyable to work with.
Ian Horswill
Working with Doug was a great experience. He gave excellent, reliable advice and was very responsive. We felt confident and prepared and everything went smoothly. I highly recommend Cross Border Visas.
Sarah Isaacs

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Frequently Asked Questions.

The B2 Visa or known as the US Tourist Visitor Visa is for citizens of a foreign country who wish to enter the U.S. temporarily for the purposes of tourism, pleasure, medical treatment, or visiting. You must fulfil or prove all the requirements below in order to qualify for a B2 visa.

  • Prove your visit will be temporary
  • Prove your intention to depart the U.S. at end of your stay (or any extension)
  • Hold a valid foreign passport
  • Maintain a residence abroad to which you intend to return
  • You are able to support yourself financially while in the country

To work in the United States, you must obtain a work visa to be employed in the country legally. There are several different types of work visas available for foreigners who are interested in working in the United States. There are a few categories that these permits are listed under such as, temporary work visas, exchange worker visas, and seasonal work visas. U.S. work visa options include:

  • L-1 visa: for foreign workers and owners wishing to transfer to a new or existing U.S. business
  • E-2 and E-1 visa permit: for investors and traders.
  • H-1B visa permit: for specialty occupations
  • H-2B visa permit: for non-agricultural workers
  • EB-1 Green Card: Outstanding Researcher or Professor immigrant visa classification
  • EB-2 Green Card Permit: Based on Exceptional Ability.
  • EB-3 Green Card Permit: Professionals, Skilled and Other Worker
  • EB-4 Green Card Permit: Special immigrants including religious workers

The United States has come to be known for its exceptional universities and high levels of education. For this reason, many international students apply each year to study abroad in the US. To become a full-time international student, you will need either the F-1 or M-1 student visa. Each of these student is a nonimmigrant visa that allows you to study in the US provided you meet a set of requirements.
To qualify for an F-1 or M-1 visa, USCIS states that you must:

  • Be enrolled as a full-time student in an "academic" educational program, a language training program, or a vocational program
  • Be accepted into a school that is approved by the Student and Exchange Visitors Program, Immigration & Customs Enforcement
  • Be proficient in English or be enrolled in classes that will lead to English proficiency
  • Have sufficient funds to support yourself during the entire proposed course of study
  • Maintain residence abroad and have no intention of giving it up

Immigrating to America as a newcomer can be confusing to learn the day to day activities in a new country. The US may be very different from your home country, which means there is a great deal to learn about and explore before you arrive here. Here are some things to think about learning about before moving so that you can adapt to the American lifestyle as fast and easy as possible

  • Government Laws
  • Banks and Financing (Credit Cards, Debit Cards, Bank Accounts, Checks, etc.)
  • Health Care, Hospitals, Doctor Offices
  • Cars, Public Transportation
  • Education, School Systems
  • Grocery Stores, Restaurants
  • Housing
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