Own Your American Dream Calgary 2025 Recap

On October 21, we welcomed a full room of driven entrepreneurs, investors, and professionals in Calgary, all eager to explore U.S. business and immigration opportunities.

Meet the speaker: Patrick Findaro

Patrick Findaro serves as the Founding Partner at Visa Franchise and is widely regarded as a leading authority on U.S. business migration and investment strategies.

With more than 15 years of hands-on experience, he has guided hundreds of Canadians — along with entrepreneurs from over 65 countries — in successfully launching ventures and establishing new lives across the United States.

Real journeys from Canada to the U.S.

With Canadian emigration to the U.S. reaching its highest level in a decade, more and more families are heading south in search of a better future. Michael was one of them.

After years of dealing with rising housing costs, high taxes, and limited business growth, Michael decided it was time for a new beginning.

Today, he is thriving in sunny Naples, Florida, as the proud owner of an Amazing Athletes franchise. He is building not only a business but also a life filled with purpose, community, and freedom.

These are the kinds of stories we featured at our event. Stories of real Canadians who took action, found a legal and achievable path forward, and began shaping the life they always envisioned in the United States.

Special guest: a proven E-2 franchise leader

We had the pleasure of welcoming Jesse Johnstone, President of Fibrenew, a Calgary-based franchise with a strong record of E-2 visa success stories. At the event, attendees heard directly from a proven E-2 franchise leader about a real business opportunity that is already helping Canadians start new lives in the United States.
300+
Active franchise locations demonstrating a proven, scalable business model.
8+
E-2 visa approvals from entrepreneurs who started their journey with Fibrenew.
Jesse Johnstone

What attendees experienced at the event

This event proved to be the beginning of something bigger for many who joined us in Calgary. Attendees left with clarity, confidence, and a practical plan to begin turning their dream of living in the U.S. into reality.

Learned 8 proven paths

Attendees discovered step-by-step strategies to start a U.S. business and secure the visa that aligned with their goals.

Explored business opportunities

Real business models used by Canadians to successfully establish themselves in the U.S. were presented and discussed.

Learned how to avoid costly mistakes

The event highlighted common pitfalls in relocating or investing and offered strategies to stay on track.

Received clear guidance

Participants gained a better understanding of the requirements and timelines to move forward confidently and make informed decisions.

Participated in a live Q&A

Questions were answered directly by Patrick Findaro, providing valuable insights and direction for next steps.

Gained exclusive 1 on 1 access

Early registrants secured private sessions with Patrick to discuss their specific goals and receive tailored guidance.

Event highlights gallery

We are so grateful to everyone who joined us in Calgary for Own Your American Dream. The energy, engagement, and incredible conversations made this event truly special.

We’ve seen it all. We’ve guided them all.

No matter the fear, question, or challenge, we’ve walked this road with clients just like you. Everyone starts out with doubts, but they all took the leap. And we were right there by their side, every step of the way.

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"I watched a lot of YouTube videos and listened to many podcasts, and Visa Franchise kept coming up. I thought, “Okay, they’re very interesting—I have to meet with them.” That’s how I first found out about you, and I have to say, Visa Franchise has been amazing throughout the entire process."

Elodie Chatelain

Franchise Visa Program™ – Client
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"Patrick did help me quite a lot to find the right business. Due to the pandemic, my E-2 application process took a very long time, but I had great support from Visa Franchise."

Michael Meier

Franchise Visa Program™ – Client
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"People like Visa Franchise, who are so confident about the process, offer you 95% assurance and a money-back guarantee. That was very convincing. I must say that a person who believes in their skill set and is ready to say, “I’ll guarantee it,” truly demonstrates professionalism."

Nitin Mahajan

Start Your Own Business – Client
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“It was great to have your advice and support. What Visa Franchise did for me was establish clarity and provide a clear road map.”

Fabian Montoya

Franchise Visa Program™ – Client
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“Having a full team of people who see things from different perspectives is unique, and I really appreciate Visa Franchise for managing the whole process. You handled everything so well.”

Mustafa Ammar

Top Talent Program - Client
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"Thank you again for the services you provided to us. You’ve been an important part of this journey."

Agustin Arandia

Franchise Visa Program™ – Client