Immigration lawyers in the US who specialize in Canadian immigration frequently represent US employers who want to expand their presence in Canada. The US company might have already established a legal presence in Canada, often because they previously had to employ a Canadian national and formed an entity there out of necessity.

Now, they may want to maximize the potential of that office, particularly when facing hiring challenges in the US related to the H-1B visa applicants for their tech workers. In this case, they may contact a Canadian immigration lawyer based in the US to support them with any Canadian immigration paperwork.

So, how can such a Canadian immigration attorney in the US help their clients invest in their Canadian entity? There are two creative strategies to consider that we’re going to explore in this article. 

Connect your clients with a Canadian PEO to manage their Canadian Office

For US companies that want to grow their Canadian presence and attract top-tier talent, partnering with a Canadian Professional Employer Organization (PEO) can be a strategic move. Partnering with a Canadian PEO allows companies to hand over many of the technical and administrative aspects of employment, including legal, HR, payroll, and other tasks that would otherwise need to be handled by the US employer.  

The PEO contractually shares employer responsibilities with the US-based company – this means that while the US employer continues to manage and operate the day-to-day business and employee relationship, the Canadian PEO handles many of the time-consuming HR tasks. This partnership helps businesses minimize risks, reduce administrative burdens, and free up resources to focus on their core operations. Companies can focus on growth and strategic initiatives while entrusting many of the administrative and regulatory tasks to experts.

This partnership allows companies to concentrate on what they are best at while leveraging the PEO’s expertise to navigate Canadian regulations and effectively expand their Canadian entity. The PEO can serve as a bridge, allowing seamless growth in the Canadian market while minimizing the potential risks of running an entity abroad. 

So, one of the simplest solutions Canadian immigration attorneys can recommend to their US employer clients who want to expand their Canadian entity is to leverage a Canadian PEO. By shouldering the legal, HR, tax, payroll, and other burdens, they seamlessly ensure compliance with Canadian regulations while the Canadian immigration attorney handles their work visas and more!

Connect US companies with tech talent in Canada or looking to relocate to Canada

Canada welcomes tech talent with open arms with streamlined programs like the Global Talent Stream (GTS), which offers fast-tracked processing and targeted pathways for in-demand skills. This is especially attractive while US immigration pathways like the H-1B pose challenges, including limited quotas, backlogs, and strict requirements, which can create significant delays and uncertainty. Plus, Canadian visas offer a much faster path to permanent residency and Canadian citizenship, opening up immigration pathways that are almost unparalleled around the world..

Canadian immigration attorneys based in the US can play an important role in linking US companies with skilled recruitment services specialized in sourcing local talent in Canada or internationally-based talent interested in relocating to Canada. They can bridge the gap between US companies and skilled professionals enthusiastic about relocating.

Indeed, skilled workers with the technical experience, language proficiency, and enthusiasm to contribute meaningfully to a Canadian company’s growth also often have a high chance of successfully applying for Canadian immigration benefits, such as GTS work permits. One option is to refer clients to platforms like Path2Canada, which has a vetted database of tech professionals interested in immigrating to Canada who have a pre-screened high likelihood of approval for GTS. 

Syndesus can help companies leverage their Canadian office and connect them with qualified tech workers

Syndesus is a one-stop solution for companies looking to tap into the Canadian market. Syndesus offers Canadian PEO and employer of record (EOR) services for US companies in Canada, managing the technical and administrative aspects of employment, such as benefits, HR, payroll, and immigration through our partners, unless we work directly with a Canadian immigration attorney who handles the immigration while we handle everything else.

Alternatively, our tech recruitment platform, Path2Canada, is an expansive database of thousands of skilled mid- and senior-level tech professionals eager to relocate to Canada and pre-vetted for Global Talent Stream success.

Reach out to us to learn more about how we can help you!