LMIA-exempt work permit for professionals from the United States and Mexico under the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement.
Estimated Cost
$278
Processing Time
~14 days
Validity
36 months
Under CUSMA (formerly NAFTA), citizens of the United States and Mexico can obtain work permits to work in Canada in specific professional occupations listed in the agreement. The process is streamlined — US citizens can often apply at the port of entry without a prior work permit. The occupation must be on the CUSMA professions list, and the applicant must have the required qualifications (typically a bachelor's degree). Self-employment is not permitted.
Average: 14 days
Path to Residency
Path to Citizenship
~7 years
| Fee | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Estimated Total | $278 |