(US IMMIGRATION OPTIONS FOR CANADIAN CITIZENS)
FAMILY BASED IMMIGRATION OPTIONS:
- K1 visa – for fiancé sponsorships but then must marry applicant within 90 days or arrival in USA
- K3 visa – for parties already married; can obtain ability to re-enter USA multiple times
- Spousal sponsorship with I-130 form from outside USA for green card status
EMPLOYMENT BASED IMMIGRATION OPTIONS:
- H1B visa for temporary workers for a maximum length of 7 years
- H2B visas for farm workers or other type of labour in high demand
- L1A or L1B visas for intercompany transfers to maximum length of 7years of 5 years respectively
- TN Visas under NAFTA – business visitors or professional categories
- E visas – very useful for persons who are making a substantial investment into a new business
- O and P visas for Athletes and Entertainers
- R visas for religious personnel
- B visas for business or pleasure purpose visitors
- It is possible to adjust your status from any of the above temporary visas to a green card if family member or business company sponsor you.
- If Canadian citizen it is also possible to obtain your green card through consular processing at the Consulate located in Montreal , Quebec
CITIZENSHIP SERVICES
- Naturalization applications
- Derivative applications depending on parentage
- Applying for US passports at embassy abroad
BORDER ISSUES:
- Applying for advance parole and waiver of criminal inadmissibility
- Applying for certain work permits at land borders or pre-flight inspection if a Canadian citizen
For more information or to speak to a professional about immigrating to the U.S., contact us at 204-817-0198 or fill out a request for information.