Beyond Borders 2026: Navigating Canadian and U.S. Immigration Law

Do you (or will you) have employees that need to cross the Canada or U.S. border with ease? Understanding immigration rules can be a challenge, especially as workforces become increasingly mobile – and as global tension and uncertainty rise. In times such as these, tackling the complexities of immigration law has never been more important.

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.

Who should attend?

• HR professionals and recruiting personnel looking for foreign workers
• HR professionals and recruiting personnel looking for permanent residency options for foreign workers as Canada and the U.S. make these routes more difficult
• Multinational companies with cross-border employees
• Exporters of services and goods who need to deploy employees into Canada or the U.S.

Why attend?

• Stay ahead of shifting immigration policies on both sides of the border
• Understand the practical requirements for work permits, permanent residency, business travel and compliance
• Learn how to leverage international mobility programs and free trade agreements
• Gain insights into the political and economic factors affecting cross-border workforce planning
• Get real-time answers to your questions from experienced immigration lawyers

On the agenda

 Canadian immigration session | 9–10:30 a.m.

• • • 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 | 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

• • • 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.

Speakers

• Reis Pagtakhan
• Jessica Jensen

Event details

• Date: Thursday, September 24 | 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
• Cost: One session $150/person + tax; both sessions $250/person + tax
  • Includes continental breakfast for those attending the Canadian session and lunch for those attending the U.S. session
• Registration closes September 17
• Space is extremely limited. We reserve the right to decline registrants.