Own Your American Dream Toronto 2025 Recap

On October 23 and 25, we brought Own Your American Dream to Toronto, and the response was nothing short of incredible. Just like in Calgary, we welcomed an inspiring group of entrepreneurs, investors, and professionals eager to explore U.S. business opportunities and immigration pathways.

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 more Canadians seeking growth and opportunity beyond the border, some are not just starting fresh. They are scaling what they have already built. Siva Sam is one of those visionary entrepreneurs.

After more than two decades building a successful engineering services firm in Canada’s oil and gas sector, Siva recognized a shift. As client demand increasingly centered in the U.S., Houston stood out as the natural next step.

Using the E-2 visa, he expanded his business into Texas, positioning himself closer to key partners and long-term projects.

Today, Siva leads his U.S. operations from Houston while managing a global team delivering energy solutions across North America and beyond. His story is a powerful example of how Canadian entrepreneurs are leveraging U.S. expansion to unlock new markets, stay competitive, and grow with confidence.

These are the kinds of stories we shared at our Toronto event. Real Canadians who took bold steps, followed a legal and achievable path, and redefined what their future could look like in the United States.

Special guest speaker: Joe Findaro on U.S. immigration trends

We had the pleasure of welcoming Joe Findaro, our Immigration Policy Advisor at Visa Franchise, to speak at the event. With over 37 years of experience in public policy — including roles with the U.S. Congress, Department of the Interior, EPA, OMB, and the White House — Joe brought a wealth of knowledge to the room.

His session offered key insights into the immigration landscape for Canadians, the U.S. states seeing the highest relocation trends, and what to expect from U.S. immigration policy in the months and years ahead.

What attendees experienced at the event

This event marked an important starting point for many who joined us in Toronto. Attendees walked away with clarity, renewed confidence, and a practical roadmap to begin transforming their dream of living in the United States into a 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.

Real Stories. Real Results.

See how clients from over 65 countries have turned opportunity into residency, and built successful new lives in the U.S. through our programs.

"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

"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

"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