Licensed guidance for US citizens, permanent residents, and cross-border families — CUSMA professional work permits, Express Entry, spousal sponsorship, and study permits. Supervised by Elnaz Imani, RCIC #R526618.
The US and Canada share the longest land border in the world and deeply integrated economies. While travel is highly facilitated, working, studying, or permanently immigrating to Canada requires adherence to specific statutory frameworks.
American citizens can travel to Canada with just a valid US passport — no TRV, no eTA, regardless of mode of travel. This is one of the simplest entry situations in the world, but it applies to visiting, not to working, studying, or immigrating, which still require the appropriate permit or visa despite the visa-free entry.
This is a common point of confusion — a US Green Card does not exempt its holder from Canada's entry requirements the way US citizenship does. Green Card holders flying to Canada need a valid eTA regardless of their nationality.
As a signatory to the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA), US citizens working in over 60 designated professional occupations (such as engineers, accountants, IT consultants, and scientists) can secure LMIA-exempt work permits rapidly, sometimes directly at the Port of Entry (border).
Expedited, LMIA-exempt work permits for US citizens in over 60 designated professions.
Cross-border and Inland sponsorship for US citizens and residents uniting with Canadian partners.
Converting US education and work experience into Canadian Permanent Residence.
Cross-border student applications, PAL support, and post-graduation work rights.
Integrated legal services across all federal and provincial immigration programs.
CUSMA/USMCA processing, Intra-Company Transfers, and Employer LMIA filings.
Permanent Residence pathways under Canadian Experience Class, FSWP, and category draws.
Sponsoring spouses or common-law partners across the border for Canadian Permanent Residence.
Navigating student caps, Provincial Attestation Letters (PAL), and Post-Grad Work Permits.
Criminal rehabilitation (DUI/DWI offenses), Temporary Resident Permits (TRP), and refusal appeals.
Connect with our Newmarket office or book a secure video consultation from the US.
Regulatory facts compiled by Elnaz Imani, RCIC #R526618.