How Edmonton Immigration Lawyers Can Help You With NAFTA Work Permit

There are many factors which are considered to obtain a work permit in the professional category under
NAFTA. There are many professionals who can work in Canada under the North American Free Trade
Agreement (NAFTA). There are several lawyer Edmonton pro!essionals who deli"er high #uality
legal ser"i$es%
Fa$tors to &e Considered !or NAFTA
Appli$ant must &e a $iti'en o! the ()A or *e+i$o
To ualify for NAFTA application it is necessary to be a citi!en of the "#A or $e%ico. &owever'
individuals who are permanent residents of either country can not ualify under NAFTA. (hereas' the
citi!ens of the )istrict of Columbia and *uerto +ico can apply through NAFTA.
Pro"ide des$ription o! your pro!ession or o$$upation !or NAFTA
All professionals can not ualify for a work permit under NAFTA. ,t is not necessary that all the
professionals get ualify for a work permit under NAFTA. -ou need to fall within one of the ./
professions and occupations listed in NAFTA.
,o& o!!er or pro!essional ser"i$e $ontra$t is a must
-ou' as a professional can not obtain a work permit if you do not have a 0ob offer in Canada' or a
professional service contract with a Canadian firm. ,f you are an employee of a "# or $e%ican firm
who does business with a Canadian company then also you can obtain a work permit.
It is ne$essary to apply !or the $orre$t length o! work permit
(ork permits of NAFTA are issued for a ma%imum of three years initially. 1ut' if the applicant still
ualified then it can be renewed for additional three periods. For this' applicants should use the
2Appli$ation !or a Work Permit *ade -utside o! Canada3 ,$$ 4567 form.
*ust apply to the $orre$t "isa o!!i$e
As a NAFTA pro!essional' you are allowed to apply at a port of entry or at a visa office (currently for
"# citi!ens is New -ork' or $e%ico City for $e%ican citi!ens). &owever' it is advised if you have the
time' try to apply at a visa office if is possible. ,t is much better to arrive at the border with work permit
in hand instead of applying there.
Corre$t supporting do$umentation is essential
&ere' you need to prove citi!enship with a passport and8or birth certificate. #olid evidence is reuired
to have with you that you have actually ualified as a professional. ,t includes your official transcripts
from the institution where you did your training' with a copy of your degree or diploma. -ou should
also have certificates of membership in a professional organi!ation (if applicable).
Your entry in Canada must &e on a temporary &asis
-ou should be able to provide evidence of your connections to the "# or $e%ico. Also provide
evidence of assets held such as real estate' bank accounts and vehicles which are essential.
(hile you apply for NAFTA work permit you must take into account several crucial factors. Firstly
you must be a citi!en of "#A or $e%ico. And your entry to Canada should be on temporary basis and
you should be able to provide all other minimal reuirements under NAFTA.
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.uidelines/ How to Apply !or 0usiness 1isitor 1isa
1usiness visa to Canada are generally for those immigrants who are able to invest in' or start businesses
in Canada. $any &est immigration lawyers in Edmonton pro"ide superior ser"i$es for &est legal
solution. 1usiness visitor usually travels to Canada to handle or manage all those activities related to
international business. ,t is e%pected from the applicants to support the development of a strong
Canadian economy. The 1usiness ,mmigration *rograms seek to attract people e%perienced in business
to Canada. $any e%perienced lawyers at Edmonton administer various multiple immigration services
to business and individuals adroitly.
A$ti"ities or )ituation in Whi$h You may Need a Canadian 0usiness 1isitor 1isa
To attend any conference' business meeting or to conduct site visits
To attend any sales training meeting
To deal with any after sales agreement
To buy goods in Canada for a foreign company
Any other general business visit activities
2e#uired Items You *ust Pro"e to Enter Canada
: reuirements below which you must prove to the immigration officer before you will be allowed to
enter Canada on a business visitor visa;
-ou have to show your main source of income and your businesses which are outside of
Canada.
-ou must not have any criminal records or any health<based inadmissibility.
*rove that the purpose of your visit is temporary
There is a provision of 3Temporary 2esident Permit4 (T+*) in case you have any criminal record or
health<based inadmissibility situation.
*ain 5o$uments You Need to Prepare
=eep in mind that documents which you prepare for your business visitor application are depend on
your specific case. >ist of suggested documents are ;
,nvitation of Canadian organi!ation to the foreign applicant.
>etter which attests that the applicant is employed by them on a full time basis from a foreign
company.
A document which verifies that the applicants are not coming to Canada for employment
purposes.
A copy of *assport data page
A resume for a training visit which shows that the applicant is having sufficient e%perience to
conduct training and should be properly employed by a foreign company. They have to prove
that they are entering Canada only for a purposes of conducting a training for a particular
product.
A schedule which shows all activities from entry to e%it from Canada.
?alid evidences which establish sufficient ties to the applicants@ home country.
Applying for a Canadian business visitor visa is a complicated task so' it will be better if you hire a
professional. #ome applicants apply without seeking any help from an immigration lawyer and face
lots of problems. For business visa applications' there is a higher probability of refusal when the
application is not properly prepared. The Canadian immigration standards are very high' so ' better to
hire a professional.
6Armstrong Immigration7 deli"ers a wide range o! Canadian immigration ser"i$es to individuals
and organi!ations. Aur e%perienced lawyers and consultants offers high uality legal services and
custom made solutions to our clients.