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To qualify for an L-1 visa, the applicant must have worked for a related company outside the U.S. for one continuous year within the past three years. This post explains what counts as “continuous,” what breaks the timeline, and how staying too long in the U.S. without work authorization can affect eligibility.
The FY 2026 H-1B lottery is complete. If you were not selected, you still have options. This guide explores top alternatives to the H-1B for U.S. employment.
When filling out Form G-325R for U.S. immigration, Canadian applicants must provide a U.S. mailing address only. This address is crucial for receiving official communications. If you don’t have a U.S. address, find out your options to stay compliant and ensure smooth processing.
If you have a NEXUS card and get a U.S. work visa (TN, L-1, E, or H-1B), you must update your status. Otherwise, you may be admitted as a visitor and unable to work legally.
L-1 visa holders must work full-time, but their employment does not need to be entirely in the U.S. Under 9 FAM 402.12-12(G), executives, managers, and specialized knowledge employees can split their work between the U.S. and another country. However, the primary purpose of their stay in the U.S. must be consistent with L-1 classification. This means that while some international travel is allowed, most work should be tied to the U.S. employer.
The L-1 visa offers Canadian businesses an efficient way to expand into the U.S. market by transferring key executives, managers, or specialized employees. This article explains how Canadian businesses can use the L-1 visa to establish U.S. operations and expand their business across the border.
Canadians can enter the U.S. on a B-1 visa or under visa-exempt status to research business opportunities, negotiate contracts, and establish a company. However, they cannot actively manage or work in the business without a work-authorized visa. Learn how to navigate the process while staying compliant with U.S. immigration laws.
Canadians don’t need a visa for most short U.S. visits, but work, study, and immigration require proper authorization. Learn when a visa is still required.
Expanding your Canadian business into the U.S. requires careful immigration planning. This guide covers key U.S. visa options for Canadian companies, including TN, L-1, E-2, and B-1 visas. Learn how to transfer employees, secure work authorization for executives, and ensure compliance with U.S. immigration laws.
Didn’t get selected in the H-1B lottery? Explore detailed alternatives like TN visas, cap-exempt H-1Bs, L-1, O-1, and other work visa options to keep your U.S. immigration plans alive.