I think that you need a H1B work Visa:

http://www.usimmigrationsupport.org/visa_h1b.html

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H-1B Non-Immigrant Work Visa may be issued to applicants seeking temporary work in a "Specialty Occupation" which requires the skills of a professional. "Specialty Occupations" include: accounting, computer analysts, programmers, database administrators, web designers, engineers, financial analysts, doctors, nurses, scientists, architects and lawyers.
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Most Canadian Lawyers and some accountants are well versed in the issues related to work in the U.S.A. Above all else, know about the tax implications. You could save yourself A LOT of money if an accountant (CGA or better) helps formulate a list of things that you can do in the U.S.A. to ensure that when you come home, you aren't left with all of the experience and none of the cash. An accountant can tell you how to declare the cost of Lawyer and Accounting services on your tax return so that in the end, you're not out any money from these consults.

Be prepared when you cross customs at the airport. Ensure that you have all of your documents in hand, ready to provide quickly to the boarder guard. If you're retuning home more than a couple of times, get a Canpass before you go.

This will ensure that you can slip across without being hassled by the tired, overworked, empowered mall cops who watch the U.S. boarder in Canadian Airports.

http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/prog/canpass/menu-eng.html

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