A Unique, Holistic White-Glove approach to Investing and Immigrating through Real Estate and Business Ownership

For international investors & entrepreneurs seeking to pave a path to create U.S. status through real estate and business ownership while protecting capital, preserving wealth, ensuring scalability and long-term positioning.

YOUR Cross-Border Legal Compass. Expert U.S. Immigration, Real Estate, and Business Solutions

Access our top-tier harmonized team of experts. Achieve ALL of YOUR cross-border immigration, investment,  and business expansion goals painlessly, successfully, and in record time.


Begin YOUR U.S. adventure TODAY!

Invest, live, work, and play across borders.

“Lauren’s passion for educating and helping others comes through in . . . (her) Business Immigration Process . . . for anyone navigating the path to their American Dream.”

~ Mel Robbins, Bestselling Author, Speaker, and CNN Legal Analyst

Relocation and investment strategies built for the next decade, not the next filing. Designed to anticipate policy shifts, family growth, and capital evolution...because tomorrow’s borders and rules will not look like today’s. future-planning is key!

UPCOMING MASTERCLASSES

March 10th | E1/E2 Visa

E-1 and E-2 visas should not be your Standalone Strategy!

The E-1 or E-2 VISA is not the goal... it's the entry strategy!

Join us to find out what you should do NEXT.

March 17th | Realtor Mastermind

Our Streamlined Turnkey Path: Aligning Your U.S. Visa Strategy + Real Estate License as a Global Strategic Asset.

A unified, real estate-focused ROADMAP designed by Inesting Across Borders

Investing Across Borders & Relocating to the U.S

Our team specializes in white-glove concierge investment and immigration services for investors and entrepreneurs like YOU that are seeking change in their lives.

Our clients don't want to piecemeal the complicated and often overwhelming process. Instead, they're seeking a seamless, bespoke solution that encompasses all of the components in a single, curated program.

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Your Trusted Guide to Investing Across Borders
Investing Across Borders exists to simplify complex cross-border decisions and turn global opportunities into achievable outcomes. With experienced leadership and a personalized approach, clients receive trusted guidance designed to protect their interests while creating long-term possibilities across borders.

Which Visa is Right For You?

There is no ‘best’ visa, only the best one for you. Whether you're an investor, a business owner, or an executive, the wrong choice will cost you time and money, and maybe even the visa itself. Our team of experts will analyze your unique financial and professional profile alongside your short and long-term goals in order to recommend the visa strategy that makes the most sense for your life, professionally and personally.

Choose YOUR Customized

Cross-Border Adventure

Be Confident and Excited About Our Team’s Expert Ability to Guide, Manage & Advise on ALL of YOUR Cross-Border Needs.

Invest in Real Estate or a Business in the U.S.

Start or Expand Your Business to the U.S. and Relocate!

Immigrate to the U.S

Immigrate to Canada

"INVEST, LIVE, WORK, AND PLAY ACROSS BORDERS!"

More Than Legal Advice—A Complete Strategy

Cross-border decisions involve far more than legal paperwork. Investing Across Borders takes a holistic approach that integrates legal insight, real estate strategy, business planning, and long-term vision.

By addressing every piece of the puzzle, clients gain clarity, alignment, and a strategy designed to support sustainable success across borders.

Hi! I'm Lauren.

INVEST, LIVE, WORK, AND PLAY ACROSS BORDERS!

Hi! I'm Lauren.
I'm an International Legal, Real Estate & Business Investment Strategist. 🇺🇸🇨🇦

I help globally-minded entrepreneurs, investors, and professionals navigate cross-border business, real estate, and immigration with clarity and strategy.

I'm is the founder of Investing Across Borders, a full-service concierge advisory helping clients invest, live, and work across borders. I'm also a global realtor, guiding clients toward smart, visa-aligned real estate investments that support both financial and lifestyle goals.
My work is shaped by my own experience as a Canadian immigrant and my now ex-husband's deportation on the return trip from our honeymoon! My mission and commitment is to help others avoid costly missteps while building long-term international success. 
Outside of work, I enjoy time at the gym, on the baseball field with my teenage son, and with their two doodles.  I am very involved in a variety of philantropic causes that are close to my heart 💙.
Customers served! 100 + Clients
Customers served! 100 + Million Invested
Customers served! 100 + Immigrant Visas
Customers served! 100 + Non-Immigrant Visas

INTRODUCING OUR TEAM MEMBERS

MARTA VILLARES

Global Legal Advisor

ALINA SKLAR

Lawyer

LAUREN COHEN

Cross-Border Lawyer, Realtor, Business Immigration Strategist

MIRI LENOFF

International Investing Consultant

VICTORIA TOSCA

Social Media Director

SAM SAN MIGUEL

Executive Assistant, Operation Analyst

MUNEEB AHMED

Video Content Creator

TALHA AHMED

Tech Specialist

What Our Clients

And Colleagues Are

Saying...

Cordell Du Toit

Rodrigo Araujo & Luciana Lima

Glen Sutherland

Enid Gottlieb

Peter Palermo

Mila & Bo

Mike Wolf

Marek Kupsta

Rocco M

Elton and Rena Rustemi

Jay Fiset

Maral Duckworth

Anne-Marie Dubois

Camila Quezada

CESARE PETRUCCI

DOUG FORD

HEATHER DIMMICK

ROBERT PHAROAH

Client Success Stories

" We really enjoyed working with Lauren and her EB-5 team. Their responsiveness and professionalism throughout the drafting made for a smooth and speedy process. The result was a beautifully crafted plan that met all the requirements of our project. We look forward to working with the e-Council team on future projects. "

- Noel Epelboim

" I find that I need to write to you to express my overwhelming appreciation for the work that you and your team have done. This case has plagued us for some time... The end result is exceptional, and if this case does in fact succeed it will be only because of your business plan. " projects. "

- Cindy Azoulay

" Ascend America recently secured Regional Center designation from USCIS. There is no doubt that you and your team were no small part of that feat...the final product was, in my opinion, really strong. Thank you to you and your team for helping us toward achieving our goal! "

- Dan Shields

" We have been approved for our green card. I can say with absolute confidence that this would not have been possible without the solid 5 year business plan we had completed through you. That plan was integral for each step from E-2 to L-1 to green card, and it was never changing! "

- Patricia Lacasse

" It’s been an absolute pleasure to work with Lauren, Diana, and the e-Council Inc.com team. They are true professionals who produce top quality work in a timely fashion. Their responsiveness, excitement about the project and genuine desire to meet the client’s goals made them an indispensable part of the project team. "

- Nic Applegate

" I want the world to know how great you are. You are amazing, knowledgeable. straightforward, friendly and very professional "

- Anne-marie Dubois

" I want the world to know how great you are. You are amazing, knowledgeable, straightforward, friendly and very professional. I am truly honored to be working with you to grow my brand and retail (and wholesale) business."


- Jay Fiset

As we get ready to close on our first U.S. properties, we can’t help but think of you. You were key in getting us here. The expression “it takes a village” is true in many areas of life, including real estate investing. You and your team were our village, taking care of us every step of the way, making sure that everyone was executing their tasks on time and providing us top-quality service. You brought all the pieces of the complex puzzle together without missing a beat. You were our one-stop shop and that made things less stressful for us and much easier to get the ball rolling and take action to start investing in the U.S.
Here we are today, closing on gorgeous properties in a beautiful location. And so, we say Thank you Lauren for educating us and guiding us. You have been an integral part of our journey to U.S. investing.


- Adele Di Giosia

"The Investing Across Borders team played a big role in our achieving our L-1A visa at customs last week"

- Peter Sherba

" Lauren was very patient and understanding and wasn't trying to push me or put a square peg in a round hole. She was guiding me with care and consideration at every turn… it was a very enjoyable experience. She always made a point to communicate very quickly. She gave great advice on a variety of different topics, even things that were perhaps a little outside of the immigration and the business side of things. She had insight into other matters like helping me with the health insurance connection and educational requirements for my kids and things like that. Overall, her knowledge and experience were evident and helpful and we are very grateful. "

- Doug Ford

“Lauren’s passion for educating and helping others comes through in . . . Finding Your Silver Lining in the Business Immigration Process . . . a must-read for anyone navigating the path to their American Dream.”


- Mel Robbins

"The Investing Across Borders team played a big role in our achieving our L-1A visa at customs last week"

- Allison Maslan

" We recently referred an E-2 investor client of ours to e-Council Inc.com as they had a relatively unusual business model and no formal business plan. Lauren’s team put together a brilliant, very professionally presented business plan ticking all the E-2 boxes and including the necessary five year financial forecast (the US subsidiary is a start-up). They also facilitated the certification of these financials by a US CPA. I cannot recommend them highly enough. "

- Matthew Amoils

" To transition my current E2 to an EB-5 for my franchise business, we relied on Lauren Cohen and her team of experts. Their attentive and responsive service and superior quality work product exceeded expectations and they worked diligently to ensure timely and accurate filing. It was a pleasure to work with them throughout the process. "

- Sabine Juskowiak

" We would like to thank you deeply for all the hard work you put into the business plan...as a crucial part of our immigration process, we are very happy to have had you assist us in this endeavour. "

- Vanessa and Rogerio Silberberg

" We loved working with e-Council Inc.com. The professional e-Council team delivered a timely, well-written and comprehensive Business Plan which helped us to secure our L-1 Visa. "

- Ophir Sweiry

" Working with Lauren Cohen and the team at IAB delivered the results we were looking for. It was a straight line through the process and no steps had to be done twice. In the end our E-2 visa application and the accompanying business plan was approved in 8 days!
We couldn’t be happier. "

- Monique and Randy H.

Adventure 1 - Invest in US Real Estate

(With No Imminent Plans To Immigrate)

(With No Imminent Plans To Immigrate)

EVEN TODAY, THERE ARE MULTIPLE
U.S. REAL ESTATE MARKETS YOU CAN

ENTER FOR $200K OR LESS

This Means, Right Now, Investors Like YOU Can
Easily Acquire Property And Minimize Risk With The Right Guidance.

But These Opportunities Won't Last Forever.

TAKE ACTION.

Set Up The Right Structure & Entity(ies).

START INVESTING IN U.S. REAL ESTATE!


“Lauren Cohen is my secret weapon. If you are considering investing in the U.S., it’s important to understand taxation and asset protection or you could get yourself in trouble - and Lauren advises on so many of these critical factors.”

~ Mike Wolf


Adventure 2 - Do Business In The US

(With No Imminent Plans To Immigrate)

Expand YOUR Existing Business To The U.S. Or Start A U.S. Business

Does getting a visa mean YOU need to move to the U.S.? No!

  • We help YOU get the visa YOU need to do business and operate a U.S. business, but you do NOT need to live in the U.S.
  • You get access to benefits like having a social security number to start acquiring credit.
  • You get access to financing opportunities open to legal residents, not foreigners.
  • You have the freedom to move in and out of the U.S. and Canada (or your home country) freely.

“I want the world to know how great you are. You are amazing, knowledgeable, straightforward, friendly and very professional. I am truly honored to be working with you to grow my brand and retail (and wholesale) business.”

~ Jay Fiset


Our exclusive and customized Concierge Service is for hand-selected clients who expect results - and get them.

Our tailored system makes the journey as efficient and as personalized as possible (be approved in record time), while meeting YOUR specific needs.

And the pay-off? In a record 4-12 months YOU could be living YOUR dream life in the U.S.!

Our exclusive and customized Concierge Service is for hand-selected clients who expect results - and get them.

Our tailored system makes the journey as efficient and as personalized as possible (be approved in record time), while meeting YOUR specific needs.

And the pay-off? In a record 4-12 months YOU could be living YOUR dream life in the U.S.!

Expert Advice On Navigating The Complexity
Of The U.S. Business Immigration Process

Expert Advice On Navigating The Complexity Of The U.S. Business Immigration Process

silver lining book

“Lauren’s passion for educating and helping others comes through in . . . Finding Your Silver Lining in the Business Immigration Process . . . a must-read for anyone navigating the path to their American Dream.”

~ Mel Robbins, Bestselling Author, Speaker, and CNN Legal Analyst

“Author and authority on business immigration, Lauren Cohen, has taken her years of wisdom and experience and is now sharing it on the pages of this not-to-be-missed life-changing book.”

~ Allison Maslan, Bestselling Author, Speaker, and CEO of Allison Maslan International

What Our Clients And
Colleagues Are Saying...

" We really enjoyed working with Lauren and her EB-5 team. Their responsiveness and professionalism throughout the drafting made for a smooth and speedy process. The result was a beautifully crafted plan that met all the requirements of our project. We look forward to working with the e-Council team on future projects. "

- Noel Epelboim

" I find that I need to write to you to express my overwhelming appreciation for the work that you and your team have done. This case has plagued us for some time... The end result is exceptional, and if this case does in fact succeed it will be only because of your business plan. " projects. "

- Cindy Azoulay

" Ascend America recently secured Regional Center designation from USCIS. There is no doubt that you and your team were no small part of that feat...the final product was, in my opinion, really strong. Thank you to you and your team for helping us toward achieving our goal! "

- Dan Shields

" We have been approved for our green card. I can say with absolute confidence that this would not have been possible without the solid 5 year business plan we had completed through you. That plan was integral for each step from E-2 to L-1 to green card, and it was never changing! "

- Patricia Lacasse

" It’s been an absolute pleasure to work with Lauren, Diana, and the e-Council Inc.com team. They are true professionals who produce top quality work in a timely fashion. Their responsiveness, excitement about the project and genuine desire to meet the client’s goals made them an indispensable part of the project team. "

- Nic Applegate

" I want the world to know how great you are. You are amazing, knowledgeable. straightforward, friendly and very professional "

- Anne-marie Dubois

JAY FISET

" I want the world to know how great you are. You are amazing, knowledgeable, straightforward, friendly and very professional. I am truly honored to be working with you to grow my brand and retail (and wholesale) business."

MARAL DUCKWORTH

“Lauren has been a godsend with her wealth of knowledge. She has connected us with the right people to help with our transition to the U.S. She’s guided us through the process of buying businesses, and working with tax accountants. We are blown away with her services.”

MIKE WOLF

“Lauren Cohen is my secret weapon. As a real estate investor and mentor, Lauren is a valuable part of my team. If you are considering investing in the U.S., it’s important to understand taxation and asset protection or you could get yourself in trouble - and Lauren advises on so many of these critical factors. Lauren is extremely good at what she does. She’s helped me and my clients… and she can help you too.”

JEFF GREENBERG

“I wouldn’t have been able to move to the U.S. if it wasn’t for Lauren. I was previously denied…. but then I found Lauren. She and her team stepped in and corrected all the issues and created a whole new business plan. Lauren was absolutely instrumentally in getting us here to the U.S. And now we absolutely love it. If it weren’t for Lauren, we wouldn’t be here.”

ANNE-MARIE DUBOIS

“I got approved! All thanks to Lauren and her incredible team! I want the world to know how great you are. You are amazing, knowledgeable. straightforward, friendly and very professional."

CAMILA QUEZADA

“Finding Lauren was a gift to my family. I highly recommend you hire her as your advisor in your journey to the U.S.”

CESARE PETRUCCI

“We had a lot of ups and downs before we met Lauren. We had worked with other immigration lawyers, and the process was very long and stalled out so many times. We lost about a year or two of time because of previous immigration lawyers. When we met Lauren, she took us by the hands and guided us. She was organized, she solved problems and brought peace to our journey. I am so grateful to Lauren and her team.”

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

FREQUENTLY

ASKED QUESTIONS

Q. How Do I Get Started?

A. Easy! Just book a call with Lauren and her team in order to learn more about YOU and YOUR specific situation.

Q. What Are Some Benefits To Working With Investing Across Borders?

- Harmonized approach which avoids problems that arise from having a variety of different providers that are not overseen or coordinated
- One-stop-shop with single point-of-contact
- Accountability & Responsiveness
- Results-oriented with proven track record
- Not having to search for professionals as we have a vetted network of which our team is comprised

 

Q. What Services Do You Provide?

A. A wide range of services when it comes to your cross-border needs. Lauren is a cross-border expert, a lawyer, and a real estate agent with over 70,000 partners worldwide through eXp. She is YOUR best connector to the immigration lawyer, tax specialist, real estate agents, and anything YOU might need in order to make sure that YOU do everything as efficient and fast as possible.

She will stand in YOUR corner and oversee the whole process, so that's why it's so valuable to work with her and her team. She has vetted the companies and professionals that YOU need, so YOU'RE getting the best of the best.

Q. What Geographical Areas Do You Cover?

A. The whole world! Even though Lauren and her team specialize in the United States, she has over strong connections and strategic partnerships all over the world.

Q. How Do I Get Started?

A. Easy! Just book a call with Lauren and her team in order to learn more about YOU and YOUR specific situation.

Q. What Are Some Benefits To Working With Investing Across Borders?

- Harmonized approach which avoids problems that arise from having a variety of different providers that are not overseen or coordinated
- One-stop-shop with single point-of-contact
- Accountability & Responsiveness
- Results-oriented with proven track record
- Not having to search for professionals as we have a vetted network of which our team is comprised

 

Q. What Services Do You Provide?

A. A wide range of services when it comes to your cross-border needs. Lauren is a cross-border expert, a lawyer, and a real estate agent with over 70,000 partners worldwide through eXp. She is YOUR best connector to the immigration lawyer, tax specialist, real estate agents, and anything YOU might need in order to make sure that YOU do everything as efficient and fast as possible.

She will stand in YOUR corner and oversee the whole process, so that's why it's so valuable to work with her and her team. She has vetted the companies and professionals that YOU need, so YOU'RE getting the best of the best.

Q. What Geographical Areas Do You Cover?

A. The whole world! Even though Lauren and her team specialize in the United States, she has over strong connections and strategic partnerships all over the world.

Disclaimer 

All work product produced by e-Council Inc.com, Inc., Investing Across Borders, Elevare Global Consulting and/or any affiliated or subsidiary companies, is wholly dependent upon the quality and quantity of information and documentation that are provided to us.We do not guarantee, represent, warrant, or otherwise promise that your business, revenues, income, funding opportunities, development, expansion or other business goals will be met, increase or improve as a result of the work product. Our guidance, recommendations, 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(s), you should consult with your attorney or other professional service provider.

A portion of our proceeds are donated to the to ALS ASSOCIATION in honor of my beloved dad, my hero, Allan Cohen, whom we lost in 2013 to this horrific disease.

A portion of our proceeds are donated to the to ALS ASSOCIATION in honor of my beloved dad, my hero, Allan Cohen, whom we lost in 2013 to this horrific disease.


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