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Some things the INS will be looking for include:

(1) that your salary is paid to you by your Canadian company

(2) a university degree

(3) a contract in the U.S.

With these things you should be able to show up at the border and obtain a
T1 visa and move right through.

In my experience having the ISP is also an asset when crossing the border.

There is a book out written by a Canadian lawyer that is worth reviewing in
preparation for trips like this.  But sorry I do not have the name handy.

Anyway, hope this helps and good luck.

Andrew P.

>I am an independent systems consultant and a Canadian citizen.  I am being
given
>the opportunity to take a short term (2 week) contract in the U.S..
>
>In the past, I have heard of people having trouble crossing the border to work.
>I have also heard, however, that the Canada-U.S. Free Trade Agreement was going
>to phase out barriers to professionals crossing the border on business.
>
>Has anyone been in this situation recently?  I would appreciate any advice you
>may have on whether or not there are any problems with Canadians working for
>short periods in the U.S., and if so, what might be done to resolve these
>problems before reaching the border.
>
>Thanks in advance.
>
>Joel Brown, CCP, ISP
>Mooseware Limited
>
>