As a Canadian citizen, you have one of the most powerful passports in the world, and you can travel to 184 countries without a visa. The US is on that list; however, you may need a B-1/B-2 tourist visa if your business or vacation plans span several months. As with other visa applications, the B-1/B-2 […]
When the US government grants you TN visa status, it’s with the explicit understanding that you don’t intend to remain in the country permanently and will return to Canada once your assignment ends. If you hold a TN visa and plan to live or work in the US permanently, you may need to apply for […]
If you’re a Canadian artist, musician, entertainer, lecturer, performer or person with a special talent who wants to perform in the US, you need a work permit. A temporary work permit, commonly referred to as a P-1 visa, is a non-immigrant status that lets you enter the US for a specific event, competition or performance. […]
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is strict about who it grants entry. The agency views foreign nationals with a criminal record negatively and will not admit individuals who have committed certain criminal offences. Therefore, Canadians applying for a green card or permanent residence with a criminal history are at a distinct disadvantage. […]
As a Canadian citizen and professional, you may know that many of your compatriots use the TN visa to capitalize on professional opportunities in the United States. You may also know this visa is specifically for Canadians and Mexicans with certain educational or professional credentials. But did you know you could consider an H-1B visa […]
E2 visas are granted to entrepreneurs, investors, or business owners who wish to start or purchase a business in the United States. The E2 visa is exclusive to nationals of countries that maintain a treaty of commerce and navigation with the United States. An E2 visa holder must show at least 50% ownership of a […]
Individuals looking to move to the United States (U.S.) permanently can get a green card through the Immigrant Investor Program. The program is aimed to encourage people to invest in American businesses. The Employment-Based Immigration Fifth Preference Visa commonly referred to as the EB-5 visa, allows holders to reside, study, work and retire in the […]
The United States (U.S.) is considered an ideal place for lucrative business opportunities. Business interests abroad wishing to share in these opportunities and temporarily live and work in the space, must, however, have a visa. Two classes of visas that are available to foreigners who wish to do business in the U.S. are the E1 […]
Through the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), many Mexican and Canadian professionals have had the opportunity to work in the United States by obtaining a TN visa. If you plan to apply for a TN visa, below are some things you should know. What is the TN visa? The TN visa is a non-immigrant […]
It’s undeniable that U.S. citizenship affords you many opportunities to live up to your fullest potential. But before you pursue the American dream, you must obtain a U.S. Green Card. For many applicants, the process of obtaining a U.S. Green Card is daunting and tedious, making it easy for them to make mistakes. Here are […]