How to Work in the USA as a Canadian Citizen

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Qualify for an H-1B visa.. Ask your US employer to apply for the visa for you.. Supply the necessary documents for the application.

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Qualify for an H-1B visa.

Step 1

Qualify for an H-1B visa.

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Ask your US employer to apply for the visa for you.

Step 2

Ask your US employer to apply for the visa for you.

3

Supply the necessary documents for the application.

Step 3

Supply the necessary documents for the application.

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Discuss the payment of the application fee with your employer.

Step 4

Discuss the payment of the application fee with your employer.

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File the application by April 1st of the year you would like to work in the U.S.

Step 5

File the application by April 1st of the year you would like to work in the U.S.

6

Re apply for the visa after one year working in the U.S.

Step 6

Re apply for the visa after one year working in the U.S.

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Qualify for a TN1 visa.

Step 7

Qualify for a TN1 visa.

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Understand the advantages and disadvantages of the TN1 visa.

Step 8

Understand the advantages and disadvantages of the TN1 visa.

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Apply for the visa in person at the border for a lower fee and faster processing

Step 9

Apply for the visa in person at the border for a lower fee and faster processing.

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Discuss applying for the TN1 visa through USCIS with your employer.

Step 10

Discuss applying for the TN1 visa through USCIS with your employer.

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Ask your employer about the payment of the application fee.

Step 11

Ask your employer about the payment of the application fee.

12

Qualify for the L1 visa.

Step 12

Qualify for the L1 visa.

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Understand the benefits of the L1 visa.

Step 13

Understand the benefits of the L1 visa.

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Complete a blanket petition.

Step 14

Complete a blanket petition.

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Get your employer to complete Form I-129S.

Step 15

Get your employer to complete Form I-129S.

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Complete the application process if you are a Canadian athlete participating in

Step 16

Complete the application process if you are a Canadian athlete participating in a specific event in the U.S.

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Follow the application process if you are on an artist exchange or are considere

Step 17

Follow the application process if you are on an artist exchange or are considered a culturally unique artist.

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Complete the application if you are a temporary worker in nursing or agriculture

Step 18

Complete the application if you are a temporary worker in nursing or agriculture.

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Apply for a temporary work visa if you are in a religious occupation.

Step 19

Apply for a temporary work visa if you are in a religious occupation.

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