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CUSMA Professionals Work Permit

CUSMA, formerly known as NAFTA, allows certain eligible professionals from Canada, the United States, and Mexico to apply for work authorization without a Labour Market Impact Assessment where the occupation, job offer, credentials, and applicant nationality meet the requirements. This service assists eligible professionals and employers with assessing CUSMA eligibility, organizing the required documents, preparing the work permit package, and addressing the applicant's qualifications, job duties, and employer support materials.

Government fees are separate from the legal fee. The employer compliance fee is generally $230 and is paid by the employer. The work permit government fee is generally $155. Biometrics are generally $85 if required.

Provided by a third party
Canada

What Is Included

  • CUSMA professional work permit eligibility review
  • Review of the proposed occupation and job duties
  • Review of the Canadian job offer
  • Review of the applicant's citizenship, credentials, and professional background
  • Employer document checklist
  • Applicant document checklist
  • Preparation of the work permit application package
  • Guidance on employer compliance steps
  • Submission or port of entry guidance, where applicable

What Is Not Included

  • Government filing fees
  • Employer compliance fee
  • Biometrics fees
  • Credential evaluations
  • Professional licensing or registration applications
  • Job search or employer recruitment
  • Labour Market Impact Assessment application
  • Appeals, reconsideration requests, mandamus applications, or judicial review
  • Guarantee of approval or entry to Canada

Who This Service Is For

Eligible professionals with a Canadian job offer
Canadian employers hiring eligible CUSMA professionals
American or Mexican citizens seeking Canadian work authorization under CUSMA
Employers who want to avoid an LMIA where a valid CUSMA pathway applies
Professionals who need help proving that their occupation and credentials fit the CUSMA requirements

Information Required from You

  • 1Passport
  • 2Citizenship information
  • 3Canadian job offer
  • 4Employer information
  • 5Job title and job duties
  • 6Resume
  • 7Degrees, diplomas, transcripts, licences, or credentials
  • 8Professional experience documents
  • 9Current immigration status, if applicable
  • 10Prior Canadian immigration history
  • 11Previous refusal letters, if any

Common Add-Ons

Employer support letter draftingFrom $500 + HST
Review of previous work permit refusalFrom $750 + HST
Family member visitor visa or work permit applicationQuote required
Credential or licensing issue reviewQuote required
Urgent file reviewQuote required

Frequently Asked Questions

Important Limitations

  • •Submitting a request for this service does not create a lawyer-client relationship.
  • •All matters are subject to conflict check, lawyer approval, scope confirmation, signed retainer agreement, and payment arrangements.
  • •Government fees, employer compliance fees, biometrics, translations, credential evaluations, licensing fees, courier fees, and other third-party costs are not included.
  • •Immigration forms, government fees, processing times, and legal requirements can change without notice.
  • •CUSMA eligibility is occupation-specific and fact-specific.
  • •Processing times and port of entry practices are controlled by the government.
  • •Approval and entry to Canada are not guaranteed.
  • •This service does not include a Labour Market Impact Assessment, job search assistance, employer recruitment, appeals, reconsideration requests, mandamus applications, or judicial review unless separately agreed in writing.

Fixed fee

$3,500

Plus HST

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