NAFTA Categories for Business People

Professionals

be qualified to work in one of the more than 60 professions listed in NAFTA (for example, accountant, computer systems analyst, engineer, management consultant and technical publications writer) and
have pre-arranged employment with a Canadian enterprise in an occupation that matches the qualification.

Intra-Company Transferee

have worked continuously for at least one year in the preceding three years for the same or affiliated employer in the United States or Mexico
be transferred to Canada to work temporarily for the same or an affiliated employer and
work in a capacity that is managerial, executive or that involves specialized knowledge.

Trader / Investor

be seeking to carry out substantial trade in goods or services, mainly between Canada and her or his country of citizenship, or conduct substantial investment activities in Canada, in a supervisory or an executive capacity, or in a capacity that involves essential skills
meet additional requirements under NAFTA and
have a work permit.

Business Visitor

This is a separate category with separate requirements. Business visitors do not require a work permit.

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NAFTA Business Categories