Good fences may make good neighbors, but from an immigration point of view the Canada/U.S. border can be a source of headaches for businesses on both sides of the border.
When a business has offices in both Canada and the U.S. and employees need to work in both countries, employees cannot bounce back and forth over the border without the proper work permits/visas. If a company wants to establish an new location in Canada or the U.S. and wants to bring key employees into the country to help set up the new business venture, proper work permits/visas are also critical.
Compliance with immigration laws in Canada and the U.S. is important for any business, whether it is a multinational company or a small business, if their workforce includes foreign nationals.
What you will learn:
- To identify when an individual is traveling to Canada/U.S. on business.
- To identify when an individual is traveling to Canada/U.S. for work.
- To understand the questions to ask to determine what type of work permit/visa is required.
- How to manage a great employee who has a criminal or medical inadmissibility issue.
- Options for temporary workers to transition to permanent ones.
The content of this article is intended to provide a general guide to the subject matter. Specialist advice should be sought about your specific circumstances.
