Are Canadians eligible for provincial health benefits after moving to the United States?
As an immigration attorney with a substantial number of Canadian clients, I am often asked what happens to their healthcare benefits once they leave their respective provinces and move to the United States. The answer depends on several factors, including: which province they were residing in, how long they plan to remain in the United […]
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TN Visas for Management Consultants
The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) between Canada, U.S. and Mexico created a work visa category known as the TN visa. Under this category, Canadian and Mexican citizens can enter the United States to work temporarily in a professional occupation listed in Appendix 1603.D.1 of the North American Free Trade Agreement. Education v. […]
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Marriage-based green card FAQs
There are several ways that a foreign national can obtain permanent residency (green card). One of the most common methods is by marrying a U.S. citizen. In these cases, a green card is immediately available to the foreign spouse. How soon can I get a green card if I marry a US citizen? You […]
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Immigration Options for Intra-Company Worker Transfers Between U.S. & Canadian Offices
Because of its close physical proximity to each other, companies in Canada and the United States often have to transfer their executives and employees back and forth within their respective subsidiary, satellite, parent or affiliate offices in the neighboring company. Given the differing immigration laws in each country, it may seem that such transfers […]
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Criminally inadmissible U.S. citizens with DUI convictions who want to enter Canada
U.S. citizens who have been convicted of a DUI in the United States may be surprised to learn that they may be inadmissible to enter Canada – even for a short vacation. While DUI’s are classified as misdemeanors in some states, Canada generally does not admit U.S. citizens who have a DUI conviction. So what […]
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Logistical Considerations for F-1 Students and Optional Practical Training (OPT)
There are several deadlines to consider in handling an OPT application: Pursuant to 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(f)(11)(i)(B)(2) “[f]or post-completion OPT, the student must properly file his or her Form I-765 up to 90 days prior to his or her program end-date and no later than 60 days after his or her program end-date. The […]
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