If you wish to live and work in the United States as a Canadian citizen, you must obtain a valid work permit. There are two main types of work permits—immigrant work visas and nonimmigrant work visas. Immigrant vs. nonimmigrant work visas Immigrant visas are intended for those who wish to live and work in the […]
There are two principle routes an applicant can take to secure a TN Visa Renewal: 1) apply at a designated port-of-entry or 2) mail in an application to United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”). To be eligible for a TN Visa Renewal, the applicant must engage in prearranged business activity at a professional level […]
TN Management Consultant Visas are available to Canadian or Mexican nationals who are seeking entry to the United States to engage in prearranged, professional level, business activities for U.S. or foreign employers. In 1992, the United States, Mexico and Canada entered into the North American Free Trade Agreement (“NAFTA”) to promote trade amongst the countries. […]
J-1 to Green Card is a common transition but it can be complicated by the residency requirement. Exchange visitors who are subject to the two-year home residency requirement are not allowed to apply for a Green Card unless the two-year requirement is satisfied, or a waiver is obtained. J-1 Background The J-1 visa allows foreign […]