Yes, Canadian citizens generally need a visa to work in the United States. The type of visa you need depends on your education, employment situation, and the type of work you'll be doing. Some visa options for Canadians include:
- TN visa: A nonimmigrant visa for Canadian citizens who work in prearranged professional business activities for a U.S. or foreign employer. To apply, you'll need a job offer from a U.S. employer in a designated profession, and you'll need to meet the requirements.
- EB-5 Green Card: A visa for Canadians who invest at least $800,000 in a U.S. commercial enterprise and create full-time jobs for U.S. workers.
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- H-1B visa: A temporary work visa.
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- L-1 visa: An employee transfer visa.
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- O-1 visa: An extraordinary skills visa for people with extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics.
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