Benjamin Green

Dec 2, 2024 | mondaq.com | Benjamin Green

The EB-5 Visa Program provides an important pathway for foreign nationals to obtain U.S. permanent residency, otherwise known as Green Card status, through investment. Investors can secure a green card by contributing either $1 million to a new or existing commercial enterprise, or roughly $800,000 if the investment is in a targeted employment area—areas that face high unemployment or are rural.

Oct 11, 2024 | mondaq.com | Benjamin Green |Madison Kelly

As the dust settles on the H-1B lottery for 2024, many individuals and their sponsoring employers find themselves wrestling with the aftermath of uncertain outcomes. With low applicant selection rates year after year, the reality and indeed likelihood of not being selected weighs heavy, especially for those whose professional aspirations hinge on obtaining work authorization in the United States. However, amidst disappointment, a beacon of hope exists north of the border in Canada.