Facilitating Immigration From Canada To The United States
Our immigration practice at Simkin & Associates, Inc., in Los Angeles is unique in that it focuses on assisting Canadians who are moving to or working in the U.S. Our immigration lawyers understand the common motivations behind immigrating to the United States. We are also familiar with the common roadblocks that immigrants encounter when immigrating for family or work. Our goal is to provide immigration strategies designed to ease the chaos and complexity of immigration goals and challenges.
Legal Guidance For Securing Visas, Legal Residency Or U.S. Citizenship
Canadians have special laws to help them travel and immigrate to the United States. However, they are also often unfairly scrutinized by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Our immigration lawyers will develop strategies to help make your visa process smooth and efficient. We assist with a broad range of visas, including:
- Securing family visas for fiancé(e)s, spouses and children
- Obtaining temporary or permanent work visas
- Securing derivative citizenship for yourself or your child
- Obtaining B-1 and B-2 visitor visas
- Acquiring student visas, including nonacademic or vocational students
Whether you are seeking to travel from Canada, interested in establishing permanent residency, or are seeking to establish yourself permanently in the United States as a citizen, we can provide you with the precise and proper guidance you need to file your paperwork correctly and swiftly.
Special Work Visas For Canadians
Navigating U.S. immigration laws can be challenging, especially for Canadians seeking special visas. At Simkin & Associates, Inc., our immigration lawyers regularly consult and advise Southern California businesses. As part of that work, our business lawyers are well-versed in providing assistance to companies with Canadian expats. They can help you understand and assess a variety of options. Here are some of the most commonly used visas that are available for Canadians:
- TN visa: This visa allows qualified Canadian professionals to work in the U.S. These are eligible for employees in certain occupations, such as engineers, accountants and scientists. It is valid for up to three years and can be renewed.
- L visa: The L visa is for intracompany transferees. If you work for a company with offices in both the U.S. and Canada, you may be eligible to transfer to the U.S. office. This visa is available for executives, managers and employees with specialized knowledge.
- O visa: The O visa is typically used for individuals who are considered to have extraordinary abilities. These individuals usually have developed expertise in the arts, sciences, education, business or even athletics. This visa can lead to multiple extensions depending on your ongoing work.
Our Canadian immigration attorneys also assist with obtaining waivers and green cards. They also regularly consult and advise applicants on the rules for temporary workers.
In addition, our firm has developed a tool for assisting Canadians with selecting the appropriate U.S. visa.
Contact Us With Your Immigration Questions
If you are looking to relocate from Canada to the United States and are a current Canadian citizen, our Canadian immigration attorneys at Simkin & Associates, Inc., can help. To schedule a consultation, call our Los Angeles office at 888-288-5723 or send an email. We look forward to hearing more about your legal challenges and telling you more about how we can help facilitate your visa, residency or citizenship application.