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How To Obtain A US Work Visa

« It’s easy to make a request for a US work visa! Simply fill out forms! » « Why do business with a third party to obtain my US work permit when I can do it all myself? » Whether you are the president of a company or a human resources representative, you probably often had […]

Canadian Work Visa Requirements

Criteria for a Canadian work visa: Employers often ask me questions about work visas for Canada. It is important to note that they have specific requirements. The main criteria for a Canada specific work visa are: Temporary This work visa allows for temporary residency. It is for employees who are required to work in Canada […]

Everything you need to know about the TN NAFTA Visa

TN stands for “Trade Nafta”. This Visa originates from the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) signed between the United States, Canada and Mexico. His main objective is to facilitate workforce’s mobility among those three countries. The TN Visa is a work visa available to many Canadian citizens who want to work in the United […]

Recruiting a temporary foreign worker in Canada

Before this candidate may start working for you, you will have to go through a mandatory administrative procedure towards the governement authorities. The first step usually consist of obtaining a Labour Market Opinion (LMO) from Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC).

L-1 Visa for Intra-company Transfers

You are working for a Canadian company and you wish to go to the U.S. to provide services to a U.S. company that is a parent, a subsidiary, a sister or joint venture of the Canadian company. You may need a L1 work permit for an intra-company transfer. Am I eligible? The L-1 work permit […]