The stipulations placed upon Canadian and Mexican companies seeking to employ professionals under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), now updated to the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), create a specific framework for temporary work authorization. These stipulations ensure that the prospective employee possesses the necessary qualifications for a pre-defined profession and that the hiring organization meets specific obligations related to employment terms and conditions.
This framework facilitates the cross-border movement of skilled professionals, contributing to economic growth and integration within North America. Historically rooted in NAFTA’s goal of reducing trade barriers, this process streamlines temporary employment while safeguarding against displacement of domestic workers. The USMCA maintains and modernizes this system, reflecting the ongoing importance of skilled labor mobility in a dynamic global economy.
