CUSMA Work Permits

CUSMA (formerly NAFTA) Work Permits

The Canada–United States–Mexico Agreement (CUSMA), formerly known as NAFTA, allows certain citizens of the U.S. and Mexico to work in Canada without the need for a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). This streamlines the process for eligible professionals, traders, investors, and business visitors.

Who Can Apply?

To qualify under CUSMA, you must be a citizen of the United States or Mexico and meet the requirements of one of the following categories:

CUSMA Professionals U.S. and Mexican citizens with pre-arranged employment in Canada in one of the designated professional occupations (e.g., engineers, accountants, computer systems analysts) may qualify for a CUSMA Professional Work Permit.
CUSMA Intra-Company Transfers Employees of U.S. or Mexican companies transferring to a related Canadian branch or affiliate may qualify under this category, provided they are in a managerial, executive, or specialized knowledge role.

CUSMA Traders and Investors This category is for individuals engaged in substantial trade in goods or services between Canada and the U.S. or Mexico, or those making significant investments in a Canadian business.

CUSMA Business Visitors Business visitors under CUSMA do not require a work permit, but must demonstrate they are engaging in permissible business activities that are international in scope and temporary in nature.

Why Choose Odogwu Immigration?

We provide expert guidance to:

Determine if your occupation qualifies
Prepare and review your application and supporting documents
Advise on cross-border employment compliance
Assist employers and HR teams in onboarding CUSMA-eligible workers

📞 Contact us today to see if you qualify for a CUSMA Work Permit and start your process with confidence.