Do You Want To Start/Expand Your Business In The U.S.?

Our Silver Visa Journey Package Is For You If:

  • YOU Want To Set Up Or Purchase A New Or Existing Business In The U.S. (maybe you aren't sure which business or investment is right for you?)
  • YOU Want To Explore FREEDOM And New Business Opportunities In The U.S.

Are you ready to start your journey?
Start by watching the video >>>

Are you ready to start your journey?
Start by watching the video!

Watch Video: About Investing Across Borders

Watch Video: About Investing Across Borders

Apply to Work with the
INVESTING ACROSS BORDERS Team:

  • Start or expand your business to the U.S. with the right structure.
  • Set up your business plan for a successful cross-border investment.
  • Be Connected with Best-In-The-Industry Professionals.
  • Experience our Customized, Unique-To-You Proven System
  • Plus All The Necessary Steps to start running your U.S. business, including: the planning and building-out of your business investment, the tax and financing guidance, the selection and vetting of your investment option(s), and the initial implementation of your Business Plan!

Your Investment in this Package Includes:

  • VISA BUSINESS PLAN - DESIGNED to meet ever-changing and complicated USCIS REQUIREMENTS including (but by no means limited to) executive summary, financial, documentation and resume review, market analysis, etc.
  • Support specifically oriented to the visa that you are seeking!
  • Strategic guidance every step of the way.
  • Support with development of financials, timelines, hiring plans, business structure, marketing, etc.

Why Work with Us?

Don’t be fooled by businesses that are advertised as “Visa-Eligible” or “E-2 Business” – unfortunately, while many of these businesses might satisfy the investment threshold, they tend to fall short in many other essential categories such as staffing, economic impact, budget, business model, etc.

Working with the IAB team to guide YOUR business selection will help pave the path to a smooth, painless visa approval.

  • We deliver the RIGHT strategy to accomplish your objectives.
  • We will consider all factors, including YOUR background and experience, YOUR budget, YOUR short- and long-term goals (in terms of your business and immigration plans), YOUR planned location, YOUR risk tolerance…and the list goes on!
  • We will help you to choose a business that is visa-appropriate and visa-ready to the extent that is possible!
  • Our combined business, the strategic and legal experience will help ensure a seamless business selection process & overall success for you.
  • We will consider options such as (1) franchises; (2) real estate; (3) starting a new business; (4) purchasing an existing business; and (5) expanding an existing business
  • We know what it takes to qualify for a visa and finding the right business is the first and perhaps most important step in the process.
  • We will personalize YOUR journey because everyone brings different experience, dreams, and opportunities to the table which must be considered.
  • We work with the best professionals and experts - YOU will be guided by us in collaboration with our strategic partners if and whenever you need them.

"INVEST, LIVE, WORK, AND PLAY
ACROSS BORDERS!"

Hi! I'm Lauren.

CROSS-BORDER LAWYER, REALTOR, BEST-SELLING
AUTHOR, INTERNATIONAL SPEAKER,
& BUSINESS IMMIGRATION STRATEGIST

Hi, my name is Lauren Cohen, Attorney-at-Law, Entrepreneur, International Realtor, Cross-Border Investor, Best-Selling Author, and Canadian living my best life in the U.S. - my version of the American Dream!

With over 25+ years of personal and professional experience, thousands of clients successfully invested in and relocated to the U.S., and tens of millions of dollars in investments secured:

I know what I’m talking about.

I also know what it's like to struggle to immigrate and invest in U.S.

It's complex, detailed, and requires TRUE experience and expertise to maximize your chances of success and minimize risk. And the first steps are always the most challenging!

And that's why I've built a selection of Cross-Border Services AND a team of highly skilled experts.

Because a "one-size" approach to U.S. immigration, real estate investment, and business strategy NEVER work.

So don't leave YOUR cross-border dreams to so-called experts who are simply not knowledgeable about cross-border issues.

Trust a team that gives YOU respect, proven expertise, and follow through.

What Our Clients And Colleagues Are Saying...

" We really enjoyed working with Lauren and her EB-5 team. Their responsiveness and professionalism throughout the drafting made for a smooth and speedy process. The result was a beautifully crafted plan that met all the requirements of our project. We look forward to working with the e-Council team on future projects. "

- Noel Epelboim

" I find that I need to write to you to express my overwhelming appreciation for the work that you and your team have done. This case has plagued us for some time... The end result is exceptional, and if this case does in fact succeed it will be only because of your business plan. " projects. "

- Cindy Azoulay

" Ascend America recently secured Regional Center designation from USCIS. There is no doubt that you and your team were no small part of that feat...the final product was, in my opinion, really strong. Thank you to you and your team for helping us toward achieving our goal! "

- Dan Shields

" We have been approved for our green card. I can say with absolute confidence that this would not have been possible without the solid 5 year business plan we had completed through you. That plan was integral for each step from E-2 to L-1 to green card, and it was never changing! "

- Patricia Lacasse

" It’s been an absolute pleasure to work with Lauren, Diana, and the e-Council Inc.com team. They are true professionals who produce top quality work in a timely fashion. Their responsiveness, excitement about the project and genuine desire to meet the client’s goals made them an indispensable part of the project team. "

- Nic Applegate

" I want the world to know how great you are. You are amazing, knowledgeable. straightforward, friendly and very professional "

- Anne-marie Dubois

JAY FISET

" I want the world to know how great you are. You are amazing, knowledgeable, straightforward, friendly and very professional. I am truly honored to be working with you to grow my brand and retail (and wholesale) business."

MARAL DUCKWORTH

“Lauren has been a godsend with her wealth of knowledge. She has connected us with the right people to help with our transition to the U.S. She’s guided us through the process of buying businesses, and working with tax accountants. We are blown away with her services.”

MIKE WOLF

“Lauren Cohen is my secret weapon. As a real estate investor and mentor, Lauren is a valuable part of my team. If you are considering investing in the U.S., it’s important to understand taxation and asset protection or you could get yourself in trouble - and Lauren advises on so many of these critical factors. Lauren is extremely good at what she does. She’s helped me and my clients… and she can help you too.”

JEFF GREENBERG

“I wouldn’t have been able to move to the U.S. if it wasn’t for Lauren. I was previously denied…. but then I found Lauren. She and her team stepped in and corrected all the issues and created a whole new business plan. Lauren was absolutely instrumentally in getting us here to the U.S. And now we absolutely love it. If it weren’t for Lauren, we wouldn’t be here.”

ANNE-MARIE DUBOIS

“I got approved! All thanks to Lauren and her incredible team! I want the world to know how great you are. You are amazing, knowledgeable. straightforward, friendly and very professional."

CAMILA QUEZADA

“Finding Lauren was a gift to my family. I highly recommend you hire her as your advisor in your journey to the U.S.”

CESARE PETRUCCI

“We had a lot of ups and downs before we met Lauren. We had worked with other immigration lawyers, and the process was very long and stalled out so many times. We lost about a year or two of time because of previous immigration lawyers. When we met Lauren, she took us by the hands and guided us. She was organized, she solved problems and brought peace to our journey. I am so grateful to Lauren and her team.”

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