Working and immigrating under Canada’s Free Trade Agreements

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Mon, 19 Dec 2022 18:00:00 +0000

Canada has Free Trade Agreements (FTA) with over 50 countries. These relationships maintain favorable commercial conditions between Canada and fellow member nations, while removing barriers to business between them; often involving the movement of temporary business people and workers, to and from Canada. Schedule a Free Work Permit Consultation with the Cohen Immigration Law Firm […]

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Do Americans really move to Canada because of politics?

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Fri, 02 Dec 2022 13:00:01 +0000

In the wake of Donald Trump’s 2024 election bid announcement, Canada has once again seen an uptick in immigration interest from the United States. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration Citizens from the United States are able to move to, and work in Canada with relative ease, especially under free trade agreements like […]

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Four common ways to work in Canada without an LMIA under the Canadian interests category

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Tue, 29 Nov 2022 13:00:34 +0000

Some foreign nationals looking to work in Canada temporarily can do so without obtaining a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). An LMIA is the labour market test the Canadian government requires when an employer is looking to hire a foreign national due to labour shortages. However, Canada also allows certain foreign nationals to also work […]

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Understanding the Intra-Company Transfer Program pathway to obtain a Canadian work permit

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Mon, 21 Nov 2022 12:00:48 +0000

Canada provides foreign nationals looking to work in this country with different ways to obtain a work permit. One of the programs that Canada has in place is called the Intra-Company Transfer (ICT) program. Schedule a Free Work Permit Consultation with the Cohen Immigration Law Firm This program is for individuals who are, as the […]

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Canadian immigration options for U.S. visa holders

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Wed, 16 Nov 2022 02:15:00 +0000

An H-1B visa is a United States work permit that allows foreign born nationals who have specialized knowledge, or fashion models ‘of merit”, to work in the United States. There are aspects of the H-1B visa program that can cause complications for workers, such as the time limit. Some H-1B visas are valid for up […]

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How can I move to Canada from the U.S.?

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Wed, 09 Nov 2022 01:00:37 +0000

As a resident of the U.S. looking to immigrate to Canada, you have several options at your disposal. The option you pursue will depend on your individual circumstances and goals. Achieving your Canadian immigration goal will require U.S. residents to meet specific criteria aligned with the program they apply for. Economic Class: Express Entry Express […]

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Working in Canada under the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Tue, 11 Oct 2022 12:00:14 +0000

In 2020, the Canadian government replaced NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement) with the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA). CUSMA was enacted to further develop and reinforce strong economic ties between Canada and the two countries with which it shares a continent. Through CUSMA, some American and Mexican citizens can obtain a Canadian work permit. Essential […]

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Getting an Intra-Company Transfer to Canada

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Tue, 04 Oct 2022 12:00:14 +0000

Multi-national companies that have parent, branch, subsidiary, or affiliate companies in Canada may be eligible to send employees to Canada with an Intra-Company Transfer (ICT) without needing to obtain a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). LMIAs can be costly and time consuming so not needing to get an LMIA is one of the biggest benefits […]

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How to get a work permit as an IT professional

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Thu, 01 Sep 2022 12:00:50 +0000

The tech sector is very important to the Canadian economy and global tech talent are in high demand in Canada. In fact, there are many different work permit options for individuals in IT fields, and the Canadian government accelerates the processing of these permits. Schedule a Free Work Permit Consultation with the Cohen Immigration Law […]

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How to come to Canada through CUSMA

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Tue, 23 Aug 2022 11:07:27 +0000

Under the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA), citizens of the United States and Mexico can obtain a Canadian work permit. Work permits under CUSMA do not usually require a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). Despite this, workers and employers who use the CUSMA program must comply with all provisions governing temporary work in Canada. Schedule a […]

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