The Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement allows non-Canadian citizens in the US and Mexico to obtain a work permit in Canada. Explore the four different categories below.

In 2020, the Canadian government replaced NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement) with the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA).

CUSMA was enacted to further develop and reinforce strong economic ties between Canada and the two countries with which it shares a continent. Through CUSMA, some American and Mexican citizens can obtain a Canadian work permit.

Essential facts about working in Canada through CUSMA

• Work permits through CUSMA typically do not require a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA)
• CUSMA work permits applications can be processed directly at any Port of Entry or a visa office

Below is a breakdown of the four different CUSMA categories that enable some American and Mexican nationals to work in Canada.

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Source: CIC News, The voice of Canadian immigration, Vimal Sivakumar, 11 octobre 2022