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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Our referred lawyers and attorney’s comply routinely with high-value and/or complex cases and have qualified professionals in all areas to guarantee that you receive reliable and effective legal services.
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.
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:
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:
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