Moving From USA

When it comes to moving to Canada, there has been a significant increase in the number of inquiries from the United States in recent years. Canada has been a long-term ally and neighbour of the United States for many decades. Those who desire to make Canada their new home have been drawn to its natural beauty, raw appeal, high level of life, and stable economy. Applicants from the United States come from a diverse range of backgrounds, and they may be generally grouped as those seeking to:

• Temporarily Move to Canada
• Permanently Move to Canada

Temporary Move to Canada: Citizens of the United States with a desire to work or visit Canada for a limited time have a variety of options. The Canadian and US governments have reached a number of agreements to ensure that trade between the two countries remains safe and stable. If they meet certain eligibility criteria, citizens of the United States and Canada can freely cross borders and work temporarily.  

• Study: Students from the United States who want to broaden their horizons while studying consider Canada to be one of the best study abroad destinations. Because of Canada’s world-class education, North American-style learning, lower tuition costs, and stress-free environment conducive to higher education, an increasing number of students from the United States are choosing to study in the country. International students in Canada who have a valid study permit can work part-time during their studies and full-time after they complete their programme. This enables them to gain valuable work experience that will help them advance in their careers. They can either stay in the country and apply for immigration, or they can return to the United States to pursue other options.

• SWAP Working Holidays: Under the student work abroad programmes (SWAP), U.S. citizens aged 18 to 30 can obtain an open work permit for a period of 12 months if they have been enrolled in full-time post-secondary study for the previous twelve months. Students in their final year who are not returning to school are also eligible.

• Visit and Work Without a Work-Permit: Canada is a breathtakingly beautiful country. If you want to visit Canada, all you have to do is book your tickets and bring your identification documents with you. If you are travelling with a valid U.S. passport, you do not need a Canadian passport, a Canadian visa, or an eTA to enter Canada. Business visitors are not required to obtain a Temporary Work Permit in order to work in Canada. Individuals who engage in business or trade activities in Canada but do not intend to enter the Canadian labour market, such as athletes, performing artists, and the media.

• Work:To begin working in Canada, a U.S. citizen or resident must first obtain permission from the Canadian government, which is known as a work permit. A job offer from a Canadian employer in one of the skilled occupations is required to obtain a work permit. A Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) is a document issued by an eligible employer that proves that there is a skilled labour shortage in that region (under the NOC category you applied for) and that you are a suitable candidate for that particular position in the company.

• NAFTA: U.S. citizens do not need an LMIA to work in Canada under the North American Trade Agreement (NAFTA). A citizen of the United States can work in Canada in one of three categories:
  • NAFTA Professional: This includes 60 positions in teaching, science, finance, medicine, and law, among others.
  • NAFTA Intra-Company Transfer: Managers or executives who are temporarily transferred from the United States to their Canadian subsidiary are included.
  • NAFTA Traders and Investors: This category allows for a U.S. investor to make a significant investment in a new or existing Canadian business.