Employment Immigration

Receiving a job offer in Vancouver can be an exciting prospect. But if you currently live in the U.S., you could be hesitant to accept because of the immigration issues you might face. With proper preparation and guidance, however, you…

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 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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…