The H-1B visa is a temporary work visa that allows foreign workers to come to the United States for a specific job or occupation. It is one of the most popular visas for skilled workers, as it allows them to work in the U.S. for up to six years. To qualify for an H-1B visa, … Continue reading “What is an H-1B visa?”
As social media has become increasingly popular in recent years, so has its uses in legal contexts. An insurance company or ex-spouse may try to use an individual’s social media posts as evidence against them in personal injury cases or divorce proceedings. In Canada, immigration services have also begun to follow suit. What does Canadian … Continue reading “Does Canadian immigration check your social media?”
Business owners in British Columbia who are new to exporting merchandise to the United States might have questions about the various options available when taking business samples on a marketing trip. The first step when planning to take merchandise samples from Canada to the United States would be to obtain the appropriate Visa for the … Continue reading “A businessperson’s options when taking samples across the border”
Moving to Canada is an exciting time for many people. Once you learn that you’ll be able to do this, you have to start planning your future. There are many things that can make it easier for you to adjust to this country. One thing that’s critical is that you don’t forget your heritage. Finding … Continue reading “Tips for immigrants coming to Canada”
The closed border between Canada and the United States has kept family members apart and had devastating effects on businesses close to the border on both sides. While Canada opened its borders to fully vaccinated Americans in the summer, the United States did not follow suit. However, people from British Columbia and other provinces will … Continue reading “Trips across the border from British Columbia could be costly”
Fall has arrived, and winter is just around the corner. Canadian snowbirds are planning their southbound trips with increased interest this year. Snowbirds typically flock to California, Florida, Texas and Arizona in October. They usually stay until they head back to their Canadian homes in April. Right now, they can travel to the United States … Continue reading “Canadian snowbirds worry over US land border closure”
Under U.S. immigration laws, foreigners in certain occupations need H-1B visas to work in the United States. However, workers in British Columbia and across Canada need only a TN-1 visa, for which the application process is significantly less complicated than for the H-1B visa. The TN-1 visa is preferential treatment for those linked to the North … Continue reading “US makes it easier for Canadians to get work permits”
Unlike individual artists or entertainers who need O1 Visas to enter the United States from British Columbia or another Canadian province, internationally recognized groups must obtain P1 visas. That is if the members are Canadian residents or citizens of other countries. Strict adherence to the requirements of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is essential. Who is eligible? … Continue reading “Visa requirements for artist groups crossing the Canada-US border”
Non U.S. residents with extraordinary abilities in the television or motion pictures industry, athletics, education, business, science or the arts typically need an O-1 visa to perform in the United States. However, citizens of Canada are excluded. Canadian citizens with such abilities in British Columbia do not need O-1 visas. Instead, all they need to … Continue reading “Do Canadian entertainers need O-visas to visit the US?”
British Columbia and the rest of Canada allows immigrants from other countries to take on short-term employment without the need for a work permit. This is possible under the Global Skills Strategy, known as GSS. The program has two categories by which people could qualify to work in Canada without work permits, namely researchers and highly skilled … Continue reading “Global Skills Strategy allows short-term work without permit”