For residents of British Columbia, the United States has always been a big draw for employment. The implementation of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) made heading south of the border simpler and even more appealing for skilled workers. However, if NAFTA is renegotiated, employment immigration policies may change for Canadians wishing to work in … Continue reading “Employment immigration changes may come if NAFTA is revised”

Many aspiring British Columbia bands and performers have dreams of making it big in the music business. For some, the path to success may lead them south of the border. In order to cross that border, however, the business of employment immigration will need to be addressed first. The United States offers many opportunities for … Continue reading “Musicians may need employment immigration assistance to tour U.S.”

Change in a neighbour’s yard can often cause a trickle down effect on the other side of the fence. When the neighbour in question happens to have the world’s largest economy, that effect could be significant. In the wake of the recent victory of Donald Trump in the Presidential election, many Canadians may be wondering how … Continue reading “Will employment immigration be impacted by President Trump?”

One of the benefits of living in Canada is having access to our southern neighbour, a country that offers more opportunities than almost anywhere else in the world. Citizens of British Columbia are in an especially advantageous position, with the United States border close at hand for the majority of the population. Employment opportunities can often … Continue reading “Cross-border workers may need employment immigration assistance”

The E-1 nonimmigrant “Treaty Traders” classification offers people from countries with United States trading treaties to gain entry into the United States. The purpose is to allow the individual to enter the United States and carry out international trade activities. Since Canada has a trade/treaty agreement with the United States, Canadian residents who engage in … Continue reading “Qualifications for the E-1 Treaty Traders classification”

Immigrating into the United States is sometimes a challenge. The laws are fairly strict and it is crucial that everything on your application is valid and verifiable. Seeking help with your applications is often a good idea to ensure you are getting things done This is especially true if you are trying to become a … Continue reading “858 immigrants provided false information on applications”

A number of Canadians seeking to enter the United States for work or personal reasons have been turned away over the years because they admitted to smoking pot. The pot question isn’t a question asked of everyone who tries to cross the border, but it can be sparked by a number of things. One person … Continue reading “Pot questions at U.S. border spark lifetime bans”

O and P visas are designed for those who have exceptional abilities in a number of different areas. They can be used only by non-immigrants, providing a way to enter the country and work legally, putting those abilities to use. The O visas come in two varieties, the O-1 and O-2. They can be filed … Continue reading “Exceptional abilities can help earn O and P visas”

If you’re going to the United States to work, you may need a temporary worker visa, and it’s important to remember that there are a handful of different types to choose from. Don’t assume all temporary work visas are the same, and make sure you get the one that fits your needs and occupation. The … Continue reading “Categories for temporary worker visas”

United States employers sometimes need to bring an employee into the country from Canada to complete a specific job. Alternatively, the employer may have a special connection to a particular employee and desire his or her presence on site. In order to bring an employee into the United States, special immigration process must be followed. … Continue reading “How do United States employers hire non-resident workers?”