#14. How to move to the U.S as an entrepreneur
The E2 investor visa seems to be immune from most of the recent restrictions.
Hey hey,
How’s your summer going? Cos mine is just rain, rain, rain. They say one of the signs that you’ve become Canadian is when you understand that complaining about the weather is a bonding ritual.
In today’s newsletter: How to move to the U.S as an immigrant entrepreneur.
Also: A portrait on the relentless nature of the immigrant.
Plus:
breaks down the Global Talent Stream pathway.By: Dozie Anyaegbunam
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Are you ready to own your American dream?
Immigrating to the United States is a touchy topic right now. But it seems if you are looking to move as a talent of extraordinary ability or an entrepreneur, it’s possible.
Patrick Findaro, Founding Partner of Visa Franchise, an immigration consultancy that helps immigrant entrepreneurs move to the U.S under the E2 Investor Visa, thinks it’s important to consider what actually happens versus what gets said.
Because he hasn't heard any reports of people on talent and investor visas being denied at the border.
Listen to the full breakdown⤵
Gurshan Singh tells his story
Being an immigrant means being relentless. Being a Canadian immigrant sorta means you need to be doubly relentless. But maybe it’s a good thing in a way.
As Gurshan says, “If you’re a newcomer, don’t feel sorry for yourself. Your first job may have nothing to do with your degree. You may have to work harder, network more, and prove yourself again and again. But it’s worth it. Every rejection, every odd job, and every setback are all part of the story you’ll someday tell with pride.”
Read the his story⤵
A breakdown of a Canadian immigration pathway designed for speed
The above headline has me thinking about the movie Need for Speed. But I digress.
If you’re looking to move to Canada within a month, the Global Talent Stream immigration pathway is the one. You just need to fall into one of the categories:
Category A: Designated partner referral
Category B: In-demand occupations
Veronica Sepehr breaks it all down.
Read the full thing⤵
What am I excited about?
The Newcomers got mentioned in
’s roundup on newsletters she wishes she had in her back pocket before moving to BarcelonaSimi Ajayi and I are working on an interesting gamified article on financial education for Canada. Can’t wait to publish.
Still reeling from all the love this piece on 32 lessons I’ve learned from publishing 100 episodes has received so far.