Work Permits for Americans & Mexican
Simplified Access to Canadian Work Opportunities Under CUSMA
U.S. and Mexican citizens may have access to LMIA-exempt work permit options under the Canada–United States–Mexico Agreement (CUSMA). Depending on the applicant’s profession and circumstances, CUSMA can facilitate temporary employment in Canada without the standard LMIA process. Canada also has other work-permit pathways for citizens of the United States and Mexico, so choosing the correct category is important.
Our immigration lawyers provide professional assistance with CUSMA and other work permit applications for American and Mexican citizens. We assess your Canadian job offer, profession, qualifications, experience, citizenship, and immigration history to determine the appropriate pathway and help prepare a complete application with the required supporting documentation.
Top 3 Areas We Help With
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CUSMA Professional Work Permits
We assist eligible U.S. and Mexican professionals seeking temporary employment in Canada under the CUSMA professional category, including assessment of professional qualifications and job-offer requirements.
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Intra-Company Transfers & Business Categories
CUSMA includes provisions for certain intra-company transferees, traders, and investors. We assess your business circumstances and Canadian activities to determine whether a suitable category may apply.
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Application Preparation & Work Permit Strategy
We help with eligibility assessments, supporting documentation, employer information, application preparation, and guidance on whether an application should be submitted from outside Canada, inside Canada, or at a port of entry where permitted.
Planning to Work in Canada From the U.S. or Mexico?
If you are an American or Mexican citizen with a Canadian job offer, professional qualifications, or a business connection in Canada, you may have a specialized work permit option that does not require a traditional LMIA.
Our immigration lawyers can review your circumstances and determine whether CUSMA or another Canadian work permit pathway may be appropriate. We can guide you through eligibility requirements, documentation, employer requirements, application preparation, and the appropriate submission process.
Whether you are a professional, business owner, investor, trader, or employee being transferred to a Canadian company, we can provide personalized legal guidance to help you pursue your Canadian work authorization.
Contact us today for a professional assessment of your Canadian work permit options.