NAFTA
Business Immigration Under NAFTA
- NAFTA deals with four main categories of nonimmigrant visas:
- B-1 business visitors
- E-1/E-2 treaty traders & investors
- L-1 intracompany transferees
- TN professionals
Chapter 16 of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) defines and implements the immigration provisions of NAFTA. Contrary to popular belief, obtaining a NAFTA based immigration benefit will not increase permanent immigration and in some cases will actually prohibit the simultaneous pursuit of permanent residence. Although NAFTA will not assist an applicant seeking permanent residency, it has created or at least extended many options for Canadian and Mexican citizens seeking entry into the United States that should not be overlooked.
If you would like more information about the US immigration options available to Canadians please send a request to:
Leibl and Kirkwood PC
12625 High Bluff Drive
Suite 213
San Diego, CA 92130
Tel. (858) 481-5211
Fax. (858) 481-7271