Move for work
Discuss the proposed Canadian role and whether a work-permit category, including an applicable trade-agreement route, should be assessed.
Canadian immigration · Waseer Law Office
Moving from the USA to Canada
Turn a possible move into a practical plan. Discuss why you want to move, your citizenship, your work and your family connections before choosing an immigration route.
Based in London, Ontario. Canadian immigration enquiries across Canada and abroad. Scope confirmed for each matter.
Start with your circumstances
Clear advice. Practical next steps.
Living in the United States does not identify the Canadian immigration route that fits you. We start with your citizenship and status, the purpose of your move and what you need to do in Canada.
Join family
Review Canadian family connections and whether a sponsorship route may be relevant.
Plan a longer-term move
Consider permanent residence options alongside your immediate travel, work and family plans.
What to understand before you proceed
Visiting Canada, working here and becoming a permanent resident are different steps. Some trade-agreement provisions may assist qualifying United States citizens in specific business categories, but living in the United States does not itself establish eligibility. We advise on Canadian immigration; separate US immigration or tax advice may be needed for departure and cross-border consequences.
Make the consultation useful
Bring the information that matters.
- Citizenship and current US immigration status
- Your intended reason for moving and proposed timeline
- Canadian job, business or family connections
- Work and education history, plus language results if available
- Previous Canadian applications, refusals and border history
Use the secure sharing instructions supplied by the office. Do not send identification or sensitive records through a general enquiry.
Choose your appointment
See the fee before you book.
Choose the duration and meeting format on our immigration consultation page. Appointments are with Zia Waseer.
A focused question
30-minute consultation
$150 + HST
Total: $169.50 CAD
For a focused discussion of your circumstances or documents within the agreed scope.
Choose format & book 30 minutesMore discussion time
60-minute consultation
$250 + HST
Total: $282.50 CAD
For a longer discussion involving more questions or relevant documents.
Choose format & book 60 minutesPayment is required for a paid consultation. Further work and government or third-party charges are separate. Review the scope and terms in the calendar before paying.
Prefer an introduction first?
Contact our office about an eligible free 15-minute in-person introduction. It is an introduction, not legal advice. Call 519-999-9676.
Before you book
Your questions, answered.
Can I move to Canada simply because I live in the USA?
Do not assume that US residence gives Canadian status or permission to work. The Canadian route must be assessed against your circumstances.
Does CUSMA cover everyone working in the United States?
No. Citizenship, the business category and other requirements matter. Discuss the actual job or proposed activity before relying on a trade-agreement route.
Can we discuss the move before I have a job offer?
Yes. A consultation can identify planning questions and the information needed to assess possible Canadian routes. It does not guarantee that a route is available.
I already have an active file. Should I book here?
Use existing-client booking and follow the verification steps for your active matter.
Official starting points
For current program information, use the official sources below. Requirements can change; these links do not replace advice about your circumstances.
General information, not advice on an individual file. No approval or processing time is guaranteed. Sources checked November 5, 2026.
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