Business Immigration
Business Immigration
We help businesses and ambitious entrepreneurs worldwide navigate Canada's
immigration system by developing tailored strategies to launch, recruit,
transfer, and retain international talent. Our practice advises Canadian
businesses, multinational corporations, and innovative startups on work
permits, Start-up Visa (SUV) strategies, Intra-Company Transfers (ICTs),
Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs), employer compliance, and permanent
residence pathways for key founders, employees, and executives.
Key Services
- Entrepreneurs & Business
Investors: Pathways for self-employed individuals, business owners, and
innovative startups. Strategic guidance for foreign business owners, innovative
founders, and investors looking to launch, acquire, or expand commercial operations
in Canada through specialized business immigration pathways.
- Investor & Provincial Business
Streams: Turnkey solutions for high-net-worth investors and business
expansion.
- Global Talent Stream (GTS):
Support for Category A (Specialized Talent) & Category B (In-Demand
Occupations).
- Free Trade Mobility Agreements:
International mobility under CUSMA/NAFTA, CETA, CPTPP, and bilateral
treaties.
- Intra-Company Transfers (ICT):
Key personnel expansion for foreign corporations, startups, and new Canadian
subsidiaries.
- Global Skills Strategy (GSS):
Expedited 10-day application processing and short-term work permit exemptions (15,
30, or 120 days).
- Specialized & Emergency
Personnel: Out-of-Warranty Repair, Emergency Service Technicians, and
Reciprocal Employment streams.
- Designated Referral Networks:
Access and strategic introduction to Designated Referral Partners and
Channels.
- Academic & Research
Mobility: Post-Doctoral Fellows, Research Award Recipients, and
academic exchange personnel.
Temporary Residence
Temporary Residence
We provide comprehensive advisory and representation for all Temporary
Resident Applications, guiding individuals, international students, and
corporate personnel through visitor visas, study permits, and work permit
channels. Our team ensures every application is strategically structured,
fully compliant with IRCC regulations, and optimized for seamless entry
into Canada.
Key Services
- Work Authorizations:
Employer-specific (closed) and open work permit solutions and extensions.
- Business Travel & Entry
Visas: Business visitor visas, Temporary Resident Visas (TRV), and
Electronic Travel Authorizations (eTA).
- Study Authorizations:
Comprehensive study permits for K-12, post-secondary (College & University), and
advanced degree programs (Master's & PhD).
- Family Reunification: Super
Visas for parents and grandparents (multi-entry with up to 5-year stays per
visit).
- Temporary Residence & Status
Maintenance: Temporary Resident Permits (TRP) for inadmissibility
issues and Visitor Record.
Permanent Residence
Permanent Residence and PR Cards
We assist clients worldwide in securing Canadian permanent residency across
all major economic and family streams, including Express Entry, Provincial
Nominee Programs (PNP), and Spousal Sponsorships. We provide end-to-end
guidance to ensure every application is meticulously prepared, fully
compliant with IRCC requirements, and strategically positioned for approval.
Key Services
- Express Entry: Federal Skilled
Worker, Federal Skilled Trades, and Canadian Experience Class.
- Provincial Nominee Programs
(PNP): Employer-driven and stream-specific provincial
nominations.
- Family Sponsorships: Spousal,
common-law partner, parents/grandparents and dependent family reunification
pathways.
- Economic & Targeted PR
Streams: Customized strategies aligned with current federal eligibility
criteria.
LMIA Applications
LMIA Applications
Comprehensive legal counsel for Canadian businesses seeking to fill critical
labor shortages through foreign worker recruitment. We handle all aspects of
LMIA strategy and submission to maximize approval outcomes.
Key Services
- Recruitment & Compliance:
Tailored advertising strategies and wage verification aligned with Employment and
Social Development Canada (ESDC) standards.
- Labour Market Impact Assessments
(LMIA): Temporary, Permanent, and Dual-Intent Applications, High-wage
and Low-wage LMIA applications.
- LMIA Employer Compliance & Portal
Management: Registration and filing Offers of Employment for compliance
adherence.
LMIA-Exempt Work Permit Applications
- C10 General Significant Benefit (Economic, Social, or
Cultural)
- C11 Entrepreneurs & Self-Employed Persons
- C12 Intra-Company Transferees – Start-up (also
C61 / C62 / C63: Executive/Senior Manager, Specialized Knowledge)
- C13 Emergency Repair & Out-of-Warranty Equipment
Personnel
- C14 Essential TV & Film Personnel
- C16 Francophone Mobility (Mobilité Francophone)
- C20 Reciprocal Employment (General)
- C21 International Experience Canada (IEC)
- C31 Research, Post-Secondary Co-op & Academic
Training (also C32 / C33)
- C41 Spouses of High-Skilled Workers (TEER 0–3)
- C42 Spouses of Full-Time International Students
- C43 Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)
- C44 Post-Doctoral Fellows, Medical/Dental Residents
& Research Fellows (also C45)
- C50 Religious & Charitable Workers (also C51)
- C60 Provincial Business Candidates
Refugee Claims &
PRRA
Refugee Claims and PRRA Applications
We provide specialized legal representation for individuals seeking
protection in Canada, whether making an initial asylum claim or facing
imminent departure. Our practice offers dedicated support across two
distinct risk assessment pathways.
Key Services
- Refugee Protection Claims:
Representation before the Refugee Protection Division (RPD) of the Immigration and
Refugee Board (IRB) for individuals seeking asylum from persecution, torture, or
severe harm upon arrival or within Canada. Preparing Basis of Claim (BOC) forms and
representing claimants before the RPD.
- Pre-Removal Risk Assessment
(PRRA): Representation for individuals notified by the Canada Border
Services Agency (CBSA) that they are eligible for a PRRA prior to removal. We
prepare written submissions and marshal qualifying new evidence — arising
after a previous refusal or change in personal/country conditions — to
establish that returning to your country of origin would pose a risk to life,
torture, or cruel and unusual treatment.
- Post-Protection Permanent
Residence: Complete guidance for individuals designated as Protected
Persons following a positive IRB or PRRA decision, assisting them and their
qualifying dependents in securing Canadian Permanent Residence.
Appeals & Judicial
Review
Appeals and Judicial Review
When an immigration application is refused, we evaluate the decision to
determine the most effective legal remedy — whether through
administrative appeal or judicial challenge.
Key Services
- Refugee Appeal Division: Appeal
a refused refugee claim.
- Immigration Appeal Division:
Spousal sponsorship refusals, residency obligation breaches, inadmissibility or loss
of PR status.
- Federal Court Judicial Review:
Challenge refused visa, permit, PR, H&C, PRRA and tribunal decisions.
- Stays of Removal: Urgent motions
to stop a deportation.
- Reconsideration: Ask the officer
to reopen a refusal.
- Mandamus: Force a decision on an
unreasonably delayed application.
Citizenship
Citizenship
We assist permanent residents through every stage of the Canadian
citizenship process. Our strategic counsel ensures full compliance with
physical presence requirements, tax obligations, and documentation
standards, delivering end-to-end support from initial eligibility
assessment to the citizenship ceremony.
Key Services
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Eligibility Assessments ThroughAncestors
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Application for Citizenship Certificate
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Eligibility Assessments
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Adult and Minor Applications
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Passport Applications
