This program promotes mobility through the American continent and encourages exchange of skills, labor and trade. Eligible applicants without the requirement of assessment are offered prompt handling of their visas, by Service Canada. With this versatile visa, the business men can utilize the opportunity to live and work in Canada, temporarily.

International Free Trade Agreements Visa Requirements

Four key international free trade agreements are as follow:

• North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA): Applicants can get temporary entry into these three countries for business or investment activities easily who are citizens of Canada, Mexico and the United States. NAFTA category allows business visitors, professionals, intra-company transferees, traders and investors to avail this visa. The applicants should fulfill with the general requirements on temporary entry to Canada.
• Canada-Chile Free Trade Agreement (CCFTA): Canadian and Chilean citizens can easily enter the two countries, temporarily, under this program.
• General Agreement on Trade Services (GATS): Under this section of business (foreign), service providers can effortlessly get access the Canadian market. Business visitors, professionals and intra-company transferees are applied under GATS. Under GATS, service providers from more than 140 World Trade Organization member counties are covered.
• The Canada-Peru Free Trade Agreement (CPFTA): This category eases the process of temporary entry in both countries for Canadian and Peruvian citizens.

International Free Trade Agreements Visa Entitlements

The visa holder is entitled to work and live in Canada for a definite period of between 3 months to 7 years, post approval. The visa holders’ family (i.e. spouse and children) may also be allowed to study and work, during the stay. The visa holder will be allowed to work for the designated employer in the specified role. If the candidates want to seek employment in Canada, they may utilize the opportunity to get the visa extended. If the candidates have this visa it can help to apply for permanent residence.