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Login to watch this video if you have a subscription. Learn more about subscriptions.Couples and families with both Canadian and U.S. connections often face unique legal and immigration challenges—especially when planning for marriage, residence, or retirement across borders. This session explores key considerations for cross-border couples, including immigration options, residency and taxation implications, and estate planning complexities.
Presented by Melissa Babel, Certified Specialist in Citizenship and Immigration Law and Foreign Legal Consultant advising on U.S. immigration matters, the program provides insight from a practitioner experienced in both Canadian and U.S. systems.
Ideal for lawyers advising dual-national families or clients considering retirement abroad, the discussion clarifies what is—and isn’t—possible under current Canadian and U.S. immigration frameworks. Participants will gain a clearer understanding of how to help clients navigate family, financial, and legal decisions on both sides of the border.
Melissa Babel is recognized as a Certified Specialist in the area of Citizenship and Immigration Law by the Law Society of Ontario. Over the span of her career, Melissa has acquired a unique combination of experience that spans all areas of Canadian Immigration law. This range of experience has allowed Melissa to see immigration matters from every angle. Melissa is a Foreign Legal Consultant and can advise on a full range of U.S. Immigration law issues.
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