NAFTA simplifies the cross-border movement of business people who are citizens of Canada, the United States or Mexico (NAFTA does not apply to permanent residents or “green card” holders). This information is brought to you directly from International Trade Canada.
Cross Border Movement of Business Persons
Temporary Entry into the United States and Mexico under the North American
Free Trade Agreement
A Guide for Canadian Businesspersons
Published by International Trade Canada
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© International Trade Canada, 2004
Catalogue No. IT4-2/2004E-HTML; ISBN 0-662-38721-X |
This guide provides readers with general information on the criteria and procedures
for entering the United States and Mexico temporarily for business purposes
and the related immigration requirements under the North American Free Trade
Agreement (NAFTA).
The content of this guide is not the actual “legal text” of the
NAFTA or a member country’s immigration regulations. Although the guide
includes basic information, it is subject to change and should be verified before
seeking temporary entry for business purposes.
In addition to this guide, travellers heading to the United States or Mexico
are strongly encouraged to read the country-specific guides published by the
Consular Affairs Bureau at Foreign Affairs Canada. These guides contain detailed
information not contained in this publication. You can obtain a free copy by
contacting the enquiry service above, or on-line.
Available on-line through the International
Trade Canada Web site.
A pdf version is available for download
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Temporary
Entry into the United States and Mexico under the NAFTA |
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Am I eligible to enter the United States or Mexico temporarily on business?
What is temporary entry?
Can my family accompany me?
Be prepared!!!
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| 2. |
Business
Visitors |
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How do I qualify as a NAFTA Business Visitor?
What documentation do I need at the border?
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UNITED
STATES |
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How can I apply as a Business Visitor?
How can I change or renew my status?
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MEXICO |
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How can I apply as a Business Visitor?
How can I change or renew my status?
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| 3. |
Professionals |
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How do I qualify as a NAFTA Professional?
What documentation do I need at the border?
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UNITED
STATES |
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How can I apply as a Professional?
How can I change or renew my status?
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MEXICO |
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How can I apply as a Professional?
How can I change or renew my status?
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| 4. |
Intra-company
Transferees |
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How do I qualify as a NAFT Intra-company Transferee?
What documentation do I need at the border?
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UNITED
STATES |
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How can I apply as an Intra-company Transferee?
How can I change or renew my status?
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MEXICO |
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How can I apply as an Intra-company Transferee?
How can I change or renew my status?
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| 5. |
Traders and Investors |
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How do I qualify as a NAFTA Trader?
How do I qualify as a NAFTA Investor?
What documentation do I need at the border?
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UNITED
STATES |
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How can I apply as a Trader or Investor?
How can I change or renew my status?
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MEXICO |
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How can I apply as a Trader or Investor?
How can I change or renew my status?
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| 6. |
Non-NAFTA
Temporary Entry Visas in the United States |
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Specialty occupations
Performing artists
Medium- or lower-skilled workers
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| 7. |
Additional
Information |