Residents of Mexico, Canada, and the United States are qualified to submit applications for work permits in Canada through the CUSMA. Generally speaking, a Labor Market Impact Assessment is not necessary for work permits under CUSMA. Despite this, anyone using the CUSMA program must adhere to all Canadian laws regarding temporary employment. A CUSMA work permit application can be submitted at all borders of entry or at any visa office in the nation. For entry into Canada, citizens of the United States or Mexico do not need a temporary residence visa.
Under CUSMA, temporary employment falls into four categories, which are given below:
- CUSMA Investors
- CUSMA Professionals
- CUSMA Traders
- CUSMA Intra-Company transfer
CUSMA Investors
A CUSMA Investor is a person who has invested a large sum of money in a new or established Canadian Business. As well as moving to Canada to Canada to help the company grow and run. The investor must show that they have a controlling interest in the business in order to be considered to be “developing and guiding” it. When assessing if an investor fits into this group, a number of variables are taken into account, including their position within the organization’s structure, their work responsibilities, etc.
CUSMA Professionals
Applicants who are eligible to work in one of the 60 or so targeted professions are referred to be CUSMA Professionals. They must have a job that meets their qualifications lined up in advance in Canada. Depending on the profession, a candidate might have to provide documentation of their academic achievements or professional experience.
Those who wish to be considered for the CUSMA professional category must:
- Having US or Mexican citizenship
- Identify an occupation from the list below.
- Have the appropriate credentials to pursue that career.
- Working for a Canadian business on a pre-arranged basis.
- Acquire professional services at a high level in their area of expertise.
- Comply with current immigration standards for temporary entrance.
CUSMA Traders
A CUSMA trader is a person who travels to Canada with the intention of conducting commerce in products or services between Canada and their nation of citizenship, which is either the US or Mexico.
The following conditions must be satisfied in order for a businessperson to be eligible for the CUSMA trader LMIA waivers:
- Possess US or Mexican citizenship.
- A Mexican or American corporation must hire you.
- Possess duties requiring crucial talents to the firm or hold a managerial or executive position.
Additionally, the corporation that employs the captain of industry must engage in a significant amount of commerce in products or services. The bulk of that transaction occurs between either the United States or Mexico and Canada.
CUSMA Intra-Company transfer
According to the CUSMA, individuals who fulfill the ICT requirements migrate to Canada. They can operate for a branch, department, or affiliate of their US or Mexican employer and are regarded as intra-company transfers. The assignee must be working at the time of application. As well as have at minimum one of the past three years of full-time employment. It must be with their U.S. or Mexican employer in a job that is comparable to the tasks performed in Canada. The assignee must hold a management or executive role or demonstrate that they are well-versed in the products, services, procedures, and regulations of the organization.
