Cross-Border Conference 2026

U.S. Visas & Immigration Strategies for Cross-Border Growth

Understand the immigration options and border-crossing considerations that can support U.S. growth.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

What activities are allowed as a U.S. business visitor before a work visa is required

Which U.S. visa options fit owners, executives and key employees

What's changing in 2026 for U.S.-Canada border crossings

Heather Fathali | Cascadia Cross-Border Law

Heather Fathali is an immigration attorney with Cascadia Cross-Border Law in Bellingham, Washington, where she focuses exclusively on U.S. immigration and citizenship matters. She advises professionals, entrepreneurs and business owners on employment-based U.S. immigration strategies, with a particular focus on helping Canadian companies expand into the United States. Heather also serves as Chair of the AILA Washington Consular Liaison Committee and is a member of the Bellingham Regional Chamber of Commerce Cross-Border Committee.

Halley French | Cascadia Cross-Border Law

Halley French is an attorney with Cascadia Cross-Border Law focused on U.S. employment-based immigration and U.S.-Canada cross-border matters.She advises businesses, entrepreneurs and professionals on U.S. expansion strategies, workforce mobility and immigration pathways that support business growth. Halley works with companies across technology, manufacturing, consulting and consumer industries and serves on the Advisory Board of the Border Policy Research Institute at Western Washington University.