Treaty Visas for Professionals & Entrepreneurs:
Citizens of the United States, Mexico, and Chile can obtain a NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement) or CCFTA (Canada Chile Free Trade Agreement) permit to work temporarily in Canada.
- NAFTA Business Visitors
- Intra-company Transferees
- TN Professionals
- NAFTA Self-Employed (Traders & Investors)
TN Professionals are business persons who enter Canada to provide pre-arrangement professional services. A professional is either a salaried employee of a Canadian enterprise, a contractor for a Canadian employer, or a contractor between an American, Mexican, Chilean employer and a Canadian enterprise. Contact us to see if your profession qualifies.
The Canada–Chile Free Trade Agreement (CCFTA) is modelled on NAFTA and makes it easier for Canadian and Chilean citizens to temporarily enter the other country. The rules and requirements are similar to those under NAFTA and cover the four categories of business people: business visitors, professionals, intra-company transferees, and traders and investors.
Under GATS, Canada has committed to facilitating market access for certain business people who are foreign service providers in specified sectors. The commitments apply to service providers from more than 140 World Trade Organization member countries. Three categories of business people are covered: business visitors, professionals and intra-company transferees. Qualified business people find it easier to enter Canada because they do not need to obtain HRSDC confirmation or, in the case of a business visitor, a work permit.
Pathways to Permanent Residency:
Emigration is the most important event in your life.
It's too important to go it alone.
Immigration law is complex and constantly changing. It's important to retain a professional advisor who monitors legal developments on a full-time basis.
You need an advocate to protect your rights during the process;
don't go it alone.
The Labour Market Opinion process can lead to inordinate delays, if you qualify we can bypass it by applying for you under a Treaty Visa program;
- We can fast-track your case by providing the Temporary Foreign Worker Unit with a compelling narrative;
- We can provide you with guidance on how to use Treaty Visas as a stepping stone to permanent residency;
- We can advise you on alternatives such as a Provincial Nominee Program.
Our Canadian Immigration Services:
- Powerful legal strategies to fast-track your emigration to North America;
- Business consulting and start-up assistance;
- Rapid Response customer service and online access to your eDocket;
- Total Consulting™ including pre-immigration tax planning;
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