Understanding the North America Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) The North America Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) is an agreement between Canada, the United States, and Mexico with the goal of promoting trade liberalization. It aims to eliminate tariffs and other trade barriers between the [...]

NAFTA Canadian Port of Entry Applications Many people who seek status and entry into Canada will or can do so at a port of entry. A port of entry is essentially an entry point along the Canadian border. The border is maintained by the CBSA [...]

Regardless of your duration for entering Canada, there are a number of things to consider before attempting to enter Canada. You will need to demonstrate that you meet the requirements of a temporary resident. You depend on the country of origin to first determine whether [...]

Canadian Work Visa Permit Under NAFTA Canada has an increasing number of opportunities for skilled people and those who can adapt to the new environment. Due to the shortage of skilled labor in many professions, Canada has offered attractive options for people to either directly [...]

Draft an Employment Reference Letter (NAFTA) Regardless of whether you are a business professional, a business visitor or otherwise, if your intention to travel to Canada is business related, it would be extremely wise to provide a letter of reference from your employer. When completing [...]

NAFTA Professionals A NAFTA business professional is different than a business visitor, regardless of the fact that they both intend to enter Canada on a temporary basis, in that a business professional will require a work permit and a business visitor does not. This occurs [...]

NAFTA facilitates the quick access of foreign professionals into each of its members respective countries Canada, the United States of America and Mexico for business or investment reasons. These individuals do not need a Labour Market Opinion (LMO). This means that Canadian employers do not [...]

What is the NAFTA Agreement? The North American Free Trade Agreement, upon establishment, essentially created the world's largest free trade area. It is an agreement which exists between Canada, the United States and Mexico. The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), signed by Prime Minister [...]

NAFTA Computer Systems Analyst Professionals under NAFTA are those that are identified within NAFTA and are actively seeking entry through previously arranged employment with a Canadian employer. Each profession has unique requirements and criteria in order to qualify. Intended duties, experience and education will be [...]

As international companies can be spread across the globe, Canada takes into consideration that branch companies in Canada may require the transfer of internal skills and knowledge from parent companies abroad. These skills can only be gained through experience and in-depth knowledge of the business. [...]

Professions under NAFTA See below for a list of jobs considered to be professional under NAFTA: Accountant Architect Computer Systems Analyst Disaster Relief Insurance Claims Adjuster Economist Engineer Forester Graphic Designer Hotel Manager Industrial Designer Interior Designer Land Surveyor Landscape Architect Lawyer Librarian Management Consultant [...]

NAFTA Essentially, this is an agreement that encompasses Canada, Mexico and the United States and is geared towards increased trade between these countries. This agreement encompasses many issues like exports, imports, industry, environment and the mobility of persons. NAFTA plays a role in immigration with [...]