Toronto-Based? Concerned About U.S. Tariffs?

Work with a U.S. Immigration Lawyer Who Understands the Canadian Business Mindset

As a Canadian-born U.S. immigration lawyer, I understand the unique challenges Canadian entrepreneurs face when dealing with U.S. trade policy and cross-border expansion.

I was raised right here in Toronto during the dawn of NAFTA, and I’ve now spent over 25 years helping Canadian businesses build a solid U.S. presence through smart, strategic immigration planning—including the powerful E-2 investor visa and E-1 treaty trader visa.

Don’t Let Tariffs Shrink Your Business. Let Them Be the Reason You Grow.

If you’re a business owner, solopreneur, startup, or mid-size company in Toronto or the GTA, and you rely on U.S. customers for revenue, you’re at risk of getting squeezed by sudden tariffs and border restrictions.

The solution?

Establish your U.S. footprint now through an E-1 or E-2 visa!

What We Offer

  • E-1 Visa for Treaty Traders
    For Toronto-based companies doing over 50% of their international trade with the U.S.—products or services.
  • E-2 Visa for Treaty Investors
    For Canadian entrepreneurs who want to launch or expand a business in the U.S. with a strategic investment. No need for $1M—just a proper, non-marginal business plan.
  • Joint Venture Structuring
    We help Canadians partner with U.S. citizens to reduce startup costs and increase approval success.
  • Tariff-Responsive Legal Strategy
    We focus on building your U.S. visa strategy around current and potential U.S. trade pressure, so your business remains competitive.

 Why Work With Us?

  • Toronto Roots, U.S. Expertise
    We speak the language of Canadian entrepreneurs—and U.S. immigration law.
  • Over 25 Years of Experience
    Helping clients from Canada and other E-2 eligible countries successfully launch in the U.S.
  • Custom Solutions for Canadian Businesses
    We understand the cultural and commercial realities of operating from Ontario—and how to translate that into U.S. success.

 Who We Serve:

  • Toronto-based startups & tech companies
  • Solo entrepreneurs and consultants
  • Product-based businesses and exporters
  • Canadian service providers expanding into the U.S.
  • Investors seeking low-capital joint ventures

Let’s Build Your U.S. Strategy—Before Tariffs Hit Hard

The E-2 and E-1 visa programs offer a powerful tool to protect and scale your Canadian business in the U.S. Don’t wait until tariffs make things more complicated.

We have successfully processed these U.S. immigration matters for over 25 years. To schedule a consultation, you may email us at info@becapitallaw.com or call / text (703)966-0907. B&E Capital – Vassell Law Group, PC | http://www.vasselllaw.com | http://www.becapitallaw.com | Members of the American Immigration Lawyers (AILA).