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Month: June 2016


Proposed measure seeks to improve Canadian security

Jun 24, 2016 | Canadian Immigration Law

Proposed changes to Canada’s Customs Act would help officials better track who is leaving the country and help improve security. That is the intention of Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale, who has proposed the amendment to the act. Goodale noted that the amendment would require border guards to collect only basic information on people leaving … Continue reading “Proposed measure seeks to improve Canadian security”

Nonimmigrant visa for Canadian workers in the US

Jun 17, 2016 | Employment Immigration

The North America Free Trade Agreement, or NAFTA, opened the doors for employers and employees in Canada, the United States and Mexico. In order for workers to take advantage of the new opportunities, a special Visa, called the nonimmigrant NAFTA Professional, or TN, allows Canadian citizens to work in the United States. The first step … Continue reading “Nonimmigrant visa for Canadian workers in the US”

Intracompany transfer visa for executives and managers: the L-1A

Jun 3, 2016 | Employment Immigration

U.S. law offers the L-1A nonimmigrant visa to facilitate two kinds of intracompany transfers of executives and managers from offices abroad to affiliated locations within the country: The first purpose of an L-1A is to allow a company with a U.S. location to transfer an executive or manager from one of its offices abroad to … Continue reading “Intracompany transfer visa for executives and managers: the L-1A”