Case Study: Canadian Speech Therapist Obtains a TN Visa Based on Job Duties, NOT Job Title

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On August 7, 2018
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Background: Our client was a Speech Therapist who wanted to work in the U.S. and live here with her husband. She was offered a position with a private school that provides mental health services for children and adolescents with physical, developmental or behavioral difficulties. The position required our client to assess student needs within the […]

Medical Inadmissibility and How You May be Able to Visit the United States

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On July 18, 2018
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U.S. immigration law deems individuals with certain medical conditions and substance dependency as “medically inadmissible” and will not allow them to enter the country. The government classifies these conditions and dependencies as “Class A” medical conditions. Class A medical conditions include: A current physical or mental disorder with associated harmful behavior; A past physical or […]

Proving the Employer-Employee Relationship

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On June 22, 2018
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Employers who want to hire foreign workers or transfer current foreign workers to the U.S. must prove an Employer-Employee relationship and should be aware of several issues that may arise if not addressed at the beginning of the hiring or transfer process. There are three main strategic factors to take into consideration when hiring or […]