22 Feb WHAT IN THE WORLD IS AN IMMIGRATION CONCIERGE??
I am often asked what it means to be an “immigration concierge”. When I introduce myself as such, people specifically ask me “Are you an attorney?”, “Are you a business strategist?”, “Can you help me with all aspects of my immigration process?” and “Is e-Council Inc. a one-stop shop?”. The answer to all of these and many other questions is a resounding YES! I am an attorney, and we have many other attorneys and professionals working for and with e-Council Inc. in varying capacities. Over many years of working and building personal and professional connections, experience and expertise in this complex industry, I have established relationships with strong team members and third-party strategic partners that can satisfy pretty much any immigration-related requirements. The key is that we can – and do – make the difference between a frustrated prospective immigrant facing possible denial of their visa application or entry to the U.S. – and those that sail smoothly and successfully through the otherwise arduous process.
The most significant benefit of a one-stop shop is that clients have a single point-of-contact – one company that oversees and carries the brunt of the responsibility for the whole scope of work that is needed to ensure visa success. This ultimately saves clients time, money, and most certainly frustration throughout the process.
It is also important to remember that getting a visa requires more than just an immigration attorney – there are multiple layers of critical legal and business matters that need to be addressed. For example, what type of entity should you set up and in which state – to determine this, not only would a corporate lawyer be required, but also a CPA and potentially a tax attorney as well. A well-crafted professional business plan will be required to support the visa petition, and it is important that this business plan is designed not only to reflect the business’s plans and forecasted financial projections, but also to meet the relevant USCIS (United States Citizenship and Immigration Service), Consular (depending on where the petitioner will apply), or other visa-related requirements. There are many other considerations as well, such as general tax planning issues, estate-related issues, health and other types of insurance coverages, real estate, and the list goes on – and on – and on. The e-Council Inc. team will serve as your guide – we have all of the connections and contacts you will need to make the whole process much less painful and draining.
Recent Canadian clients Jeff and Doelle Greenberg, owners of Concept Plus, were thrilled that e-Council Inc. was able to provide the resources and expertise needed to avert a likely E-2 denial into an approval at the beginning of January. As Jeff said, we “wouldn’t be here without [you]”. When Jeff contacted me in late 2017, he was literally in the dumps – having sold their family home in Toronto, Jeff had established his business in the U.S. and had no indication that his visa would be challenged. The Greenberg family was facing overwhelming challenges and it was truly my pleasure to turn things around for this family and to help them find their way to the American Dream.
I thrive on success stories like this one that the Greenbergs now love to share. I truly love making the difference for our clients, and providing a whole lot more than just legal immigration guidance – because when you are making a transition as significant as moving to another country, just like I myself did back in 2001, there is so much more at stake than just a business – your livelihood, your family, your future – the very essence of your being – e-Council Inc. takes our role in protecting these precious parts of our clients’ worlds very seriously and will move mountains in our efforts to ensure your success – we “have your back”.
e-Council Inc.’s blog, website, newsletter and other forms of communication contain general information about legal and related matters. The information is not legal advice and should not be treated as such. You must not rely on the information on this website as an alternative to legal advice from your attorney or other professional legal services provider. If you have any specific questions about any legal matter you should consult your attorney or other professional legal services provider.