If you’re a foreign national planning to work the U.S., you will want to apply for a work visa. It’s important to know all you need in order to obtain it. A job offer Before you can apply for your work visa, you will usually have to have a job offer already lined up in the United … Continue reading “What are the requirements to obtain a work visa in the U.S.?”

Work from home has become the norm for many. But what to do when the remote worker’s employer is south of the border? Can a British Columbia person work remotely for a company in the United States?  Reasons for companies employing Canadians Residents of British Columbia and other provinces and territories in Canada can accept … Continue reading “Can Canadians work remotely for US employers?”

To a great extent, the Canadian economy relies on immigrant workers. Immigrants fill many of the essential roles that keep our country afloat – from hospital aids to farm hands. The contribution that immigrants make to virtually every aspect of Canadian life has become particularly evident during the pandemic. However, it may come as a … Continue reading “New pathways for low-skilled workers to gain permanent residence”

British Columbia has a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) in which skilled workers may participate in the Express Entry British Columbia Stream. It is a program for entry-level, semi-skilled and skilled workers. Also eligible might be health care professionals, international post-graduates and graduates. All candidates, except post-graduates, must have either a current job or a firm job offer.  Categories … Continue reading “British Columbia immigration option for skilled workers”

Canadians working in the U.S. and those who had intentions of establishing a career across the border likely have grave concerns about their futures. Multiple questions exist about the impact of the recent suspension of the H1-B expedited processing plan on employment immigration between Canada and the United States. Recent reports showed protestors at airports … Continue reading “Employment immigration ban may only be temporary”

It is estimated that between 30,000 and 40,000 Canadian citizens with TN visas work in the United States. TN visas are non-immigrant NAFTA visas for professionals who had job offers from U.S. employers. This section of employment immigration includes engineers and computer science gurus who design and build factories in America and play a significant … Continue reading “Speciality nurses’ employment immigration refused”

Canadian citizens may be interested in an Executive Order that became effective in the United States on March 16. It will likely affect employment immigration. However, the Executive Order clearly states that all visas issued prior to this date will remain valid – unless they have expired. Furthermore, visa appointments scheduled before the effective date … Continue reading “Employment immigration will be affected by new Executive Order”

When working in the tech world of Silicon Valley or elsewhere in the United States is part of the career dreams of a British Columbia citizen, the rapidly changing immigration laws may leave the aspiring computer guru despondent. Who can help those in similar circumstances? How would they choose a law firm that focusses on … Continue reading “Looking for legal assistance with employment immigration?”

Members of the workforce in British Columbia and other provinces and territories in Canada who want to seek employment in the United States are closely watching the U.S. H-1B visa reform. The new U.S. administration is seeking to overhaul visa programs for employment immigration of foreign workers into the United States. Up to now, thousands … Continue reading “How will H-1B visa reform affect employment immigration?”