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Month: December 2016


Employment immigration: Who qualifies for a TN visa?

Dec 30, 2016 | Employment Immigration

According to the North American Free Trade Agreement between Canada, United States and Mexico, citizens of British Columbia in professional occupations who have job offers from employers in the United States can apply for TN Visas. This option of employment immigration is only available to those who qualify for any one of the professions listed … Continue reading “Employment immigration: Who qualifies for a TN visa?”

Navigating Canadian immigration law can be challenging

Dec 21, 2016 | Canadian Immigration Law

British Columbia residents who plan to travel to the United States may be under the impression that Canadians are not required to have visas to enter the country. While this may be true in certain circumstances, it may be wise to gain knowledge of the Canadian immigration law. This will also indicate what documentation is … Continue reading “Navigating Canadian immigration law can be challenging”

Does Canadian immigration law allow residents to work in U.S.?

Dec 13, 2016 | Canadian Immigration Law

Any Canada residents who are considering crossing the border to work in the U.S. may have many questions about the legal procedures related to visas and other documents. Canadian immigration law can be complicated. The H-1B is a non-immigrant work visa that allows citizens of Canada to do temporary work in the U.S. However, one … Continue reading “Does Canadian immigration law allow residents to work in U.S.?”

U.S. might welcome Canadian immigrants as job creators

Dec 5, 2016 | Employment Immigration

In the Southern San Francisco Bay area of California sits Silicon Valley, that is home to numerous global and start-up technological companies. The Silicon Valley Institute of Regional Studies says one in three people involved in these businesses comes from foreign countries, including Canada. Further statistics indicate that more than two-thirds of individuals with mathematical … Continue reading “U.S. might welcome Canadian immigrants as job creators”

Declining job quality may lead to employment immigration to U.S.

Dec 4, 2016 | Employment Immigration

Like many others in British Columbia, the residents of a community in the southern part of Vancouver Island recently aired their concerns about the decline in the availability of quality jobs. A recent report by CIBC Capital Markets indicated an apparent decline in job quality in Canada over the past 20 years. These citizens say … Continue reading “Declining job quality may lead to employment immigration to U.S.”