Sample Quiz

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Is your business located in the United States or Canada? *
Are you hiring or planning to hire foreign talent in the next 6 months? *
Do you already have an in-house team handling immigration? *
Do you feel confident that your current immigration program is compliant with the latest regulations? *
Are you looking for a long-term or short-term immigration solution? *
Do you need support for high-skill or executive-level talent? *
Do you want the employee to have a pathway to permanent residency? *
Is the talent from Canada or Mexico? *
Will the talent be transferred from an affiliated office abroad? *
Is the talent a professional in a specialty occupation (e.g., STEM)? *
Does the role require an advanced degree or 5+ years of experience? *
Do you want to transfer them from another office abroad? *
Is this a training/internship, or short project role? *
Are you interested in evaluating your compliance readiness to avoid future fines? *
Are you a startup or established company? *
Do you already have US office established? *
Are you hiring remote workers within the US? *
Are you relocating workers to the US? *
Is your candidate already in the U.S.? *
Do they currently hold a valid visa? *
Is your candidate from a treaty country with the U.S.? *
Will the candidate invest or facilitate significant trade with the U.S.? *
Is the role in a specialized field like tech, finance, or creative arts? *
Does the role require bachelor's degree or equivelent? *
Will this employee work in multiple countries? *
Have you been audited by USCIS or DOL in the past? *
Do you track all I-9 and visa expiration dates for current employees? *
Do you use contractors located outside the U.S.? *
Are you currently hiring or planning to hire foreign talent in the next 6 months? *
Do you have an in-house immigration compliance team? *
Do you need support for high-skill or executive-level talent? *
Will the employee be transferring from an affiliated office abroad? *
Is this a training/internship or co-op role? *
Is the candidate a US or Mexican citizen? *
Does the role require French language and is it located outside of Quebec? *
Are you hiring for a tech role listed under the Global Talent Stream? *
Are you or your company looking to establish a new business in Canada? *
Do you have a qualifying startup idea and support from a Canadian VC, angel investor or incubator? *
Are you self-employed in cultural, athletic, or farming industries? *
Do you want to explore permanent residency for current or future hire? *
Does the employee have proper Canadian work/study experience? *
Is the candidate located outside Canada with a strong work or education background? *
Is your company located in a rural, Atlantic, or province-specific area? *

Your candidate may qualify for a CUSMA Professional Work Permit, which allows certain U.S. and Mexican citizens to work in approved professions in Canada without an LMIA.

You may qualify under Canada’s Francophone Mobility Program, which allows French-speaking foreign nationals to work outside Quebec without an LMIA.

Your role may be eligible for the Global Talent Stream, which offers expedited processing for tech and high-growth roles. BHLG can confirm job title eligibility and fast-track compliance.

You need to pursue a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) to sponsor your candidate. BHLG can help you manage the application and demonstrate labour market need.

Your business may qualify for Canada’s Start-up Visa Program, which provides permanent residence for entrepreneurs supported by Canadian investors or incubators.

You may be eligible for the Self-Employed Persons Program if your work is in cultural, athletic, or farming industries and you plan to contribute to Canadian life.

Your employee may qualify under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC), a permanent residence pathway for those with recent Canadian work or study experience.

Your candidate may qualify under the Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) program. This pathway prioritizes foreign professionals with strong education and work experience.

You may benefit from a Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP), Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP), or a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). These options support hiring in specific communities or provinces.

You may be at risk of non-compliance. We recommend a compliance health check.

You may qualify for a TN visa, ideal for Canadian/Mexican professionals.

L-1 visa may suit your needs for intra-company transfers of executives or specialists.

You may qualify for an O-1 visa for individuals with extraordinary ability.

You may qualify for an H-1B visa, commonly used for specialty occupation workers.

Consider J-1 or B-1 visa options for non-specialty roles or temporary stays.

EB-2 may be ideal for advanced degree professionals seeking permanent residency.

EB-3 is a strong option for skilled workers and professionals.

You may benefit from a B-1 in lieu of H-1B for short-term, business-focused travel.

J-1 may be a good fit for training or internship programs.

We recommend a strategy consultation to align your hiring goals with immigration planning.

You may qualify for an E-1 (treaty trader) or E-2 (treaty investor) visa.

Consider a visa transfer or change of status depending on the candidate’s current visa.

We recommend a global mobility strategy session to assess risk and growth opportunities.

Your case is complex or doesn’t fit into a standard pathway. Contact BHLG for a tailored assessment and immigration strategy.

For training, internship, or co-op roles, Canada offers several employer-specific or international exchange work permits. BHLG can help ensure compliance for student or early-career hires.

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