Beyond Borders: Navigating Canadian & U.S. Immigration Law
Date and Time
Thursday Nov 19, 2026
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM CST
- Date: Thursday, November 19, 2026 | 8:30 a.m.–12 p.m. CDT
- Canadian immigration session: 9–10:15 am. CDT
- U.S. immigration session: 10:45 a.m.–12 p.m. CDT
Location
Fees/Admission
Contact Information
Angela Leflar
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Description
This in-person, dual-session event covers common concerns, emerging risks and strategic advice for Canadian and United States immigration, led by experienced lawyers from our Immigration team. It’s designed to help HR professionals and business leaders stay informed, compliant and confident in cross-border workforce planning.
This practical, forward-looking seminar will address recent legal updates, economic shifts and evolving political climates impacting immigration and cross-border employment matters. Whether you’re recruiting temporary foreign workers, assisting them with permanent residency for Canada or the U.S., or facilitating cross-border travel for executives, our legal professionals will outline what you need to know to make the process as seamless as possible.
On the agenda
Canadian immigration session | 9–10:15 a.m. CDT
- Retaining temporary foreign workers with permanent residency
- Immigration compliance (Federal and Provincial): How to protect yourself and your company
- Entry to Canada for business visitors
- Recruiting foreign workers through the?Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) and Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program
- Recruiting foreign workers through the International Mobility Program – Free trade professionals and technicians, intra-company transfer and others
U.S. immigration session | 10:45 a.m.–12 p.m. CDT
- The U.S. business visitor: Understanding the U.S. B Status
- Working in the U.S. on U.S. nonimmigrant status: Understanding the U.S. nonimmigrant alphabet:
- L status for intra-company transfers
- TN status for USMCA professionals
- E visas for treaty traders and investors
- H status for other workers
- Updates on travel and restrictions under Trump’s presidency
Attendees may opt to register for one session or both.
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550-201 Portage Ave, Winnipeg, MB R3B 3K6 – (204) 948-0100 – info@mbchamber.mb.ca