How does one come from Canada to the US and work? What type of visa is needed, and how long is it issued for?

Question

How does one come from Canada to the US and work? What type of visa is needed, and how long is it issued for?

Answer 1

i do know that Canadian do not need a visa to work in the USA , you will need an employer's letter about job descrisption and contract : here is what it says ;

Requirements for Canadian Citizens

Canadian citizens usually do not need a visa as a NAFTA Professional, although a visa can be issued to qualified TN visa applicants upon request. However, a Canadian residing in another country with a non-Canadian spouse and children would need a visa to enable the spouse and children to be able to apply for a visa to accompany or join the NAFTA Professional, as a TD visa holder. To apply for visa, please see the requirements under the section Mexican Citizens - Applying for a TN Visa - Required Documentation.

A Canadian citizen without a TN visa can apply at a U.S. port of entry with all of the following:

Request for admission under TN status to Department of Homeland Security, Customs and Border Protection, U.S. immigration officer;

Employment Letter - Evidence of professional employment. See Employment Letter below;

Proof of professional qualifications, such as transcripts of grades, licenses, certificates, degrees, and/or records of previous employment;

Proof of ability to meet applicable license requirements;

Proof of Canadian citizenship- Canadian citizens may present a passport, as visas are not required, or they may provide secondary evidence, such as a birth certificate. However, Canadian citizens traveling to the United States from outside the Western Hemisphere are required to present a valid passport at the port-of-entry;

Fee of U.S. $50

if you need more informations ?

here is the home page about working in the usa , with all the questions and answers :

http://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/types/...

Answer 2

Working visa is needed for someone to work in USA from Canada.

Answer 3

uscis.gov has the various visa opportunities.

Answer 4

The easiest way for Canadian citizens to work in the US is through NAFTA:  no 'working visa' necessary.  Here is all the information you need:

http://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/types/...