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Kim G C Moody is quoted in the Investment Executive on the “misleading” June 30 press release regarding Bill C-208: Investment Executive, July 20, 2021
Bill C-208 has caused some confusion for business owners wanting to sell. Kim G C Moody joined Dave and Faisal on More Than Money (July 17, 2021), to break down what this bill is and its tax implications. Listen to the episode.
“I tend to think this is going to be a huge spend budget…” Kim G C Moody is quoted in an article in the Globe and Mail on what to watch for in the federal budget, April 15, 2021. (Subscription Required)
Kim G C Moody is quoted in an article in the Edmonton Journal about his keynote remarks at the Alberta Chamber of Commerce, March 24, 2021
“We need a budget. We need a plan.”
Kim G C Moody is quoted in an article, “Warn on 1.83T Debt Ceiling,” March 18, 2021, on Blacklock’s Reporter (Subscription Required).
Canadian Entering the U.S. as a Student? Here’s What You Need To Know.
With a new year and a new semester just around the corner, many Canadians will be preparing to cross the border to pursue their studies in the U.S. as F-1 students. While most F-1 students must first obtain F-1 visas from a U.S. Consulate or Embassy, Canadians have the privilege of being visa-exempt for most U.S. nonimmigrant visas categories.
So how is this advantageous for Canadians? Since Canadian citizens are visa-exempt for most nonimmigrant categories including F-1, they may apply directly for admission at any U.S. port of entry.
To avoid any complications when seeking admission to the U.S., Canadians entering as F-1 students should carry and present the following documentation to CBP:
Proof of Canadian citizenship (passport);
Original valid SEVIS Form I-20 obtained from their school’s Designated School Official (DSO);
Proof of SEVIS fee payment; and
Proof of financial stability.
Proof of financial stability should document sufficient funds to cover up to one year or the length of the academic program, whichever is shorter, and may include but is not limited to family bank statements, financial aid letters, and/or scholarship letters.
Upon entry, a Form I-94 Admission/Departure card will be issued showing legal status in the U.S., which should also be double-checked via CBP’s online I-94 portal to ensure there are no discrepancies.
Stay tuned for the latest from the MPC immigration team as we closely monitor updates and for any other significant changes in US and Canadian immigration!