The competition for professional foreign workers continues to increase in many U.S. business sectors. In light of changing U.S. immigration laws and impending reform, however, American companies hiring foreign talent are challenged by how to efficiently and economically recruit and retain their top talent.

In an effort to increase innovation and profits in a burgeoning global economy, large, mid-market and emerging companies are searching for solutions to ease their challenges with attracting a highly skilled immigrant workforce. One of these may be adding business interests in our neighbor to the north – Canada – to leverage the favorable economic and immigration environment.

We wish to acknowledge the contribution of Cheryl Slusarchuk to this publication.