Our immigration law firm is conveniently located off Highway 7 and Weston Road and it is only a few minutes away from Highway 400 as well as the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre station.
Our immigration lawyer in Vaughan has extensive experience with immigration matters and applications.
Our immigration law firm is committed to providing professional and strategic immigration advice for our clients. No matter your situation, our immigration lawyer in Vaughan is devoted to assisting you with a solution that is in your best interest. Immigration procedures can be complex and confusing, and the consequences of missing information, deadlines or errors are serious and costly, so it is important to retain an experienced and knowledgeable immigration lawyer with exceptional legal expertise to guide you through the process. Our skilled immigration lawyer in Vaughan is dedicated to providing stress-free representation while also providing cost-effective solutions.
Visit Canada
If you are planning on visiting Canada, you may need a visa to enter Canada if you are not a Canadian citizen or permanent resident. Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) is often required for foreign nationals from countries wishing to visit Canada. They do not require a Temporary Resident Visa. If you are a citizen of another selected country and want to visit Canada, you may need to apply for a Temporary Resident Visa. Canada’s Temporary Resident Visa program allows you to enter Canada legally for business or tourism purposes. The Temporary Resident Visa is not a work permit visa. A Temporary Resident Visa does not allow a foreign national to work in Canada. It simply allows a foreign national to enter Canada as a tourist. Should they wish to seek employment, they will need a work permit from the respective authorities like the Canadian Consulate or the High Commission. If you do not require a visa, a determination as to whether you will be allowed into Canada will be made upon your arrival into Canada at a port of entry. Click here to meet with our experienced Vaughan immigration lawyer for more information on your visit to Canada.
Study in Canada
If you are a foreign national studying in Canada, you will need a study permit to check and reside in Canada for the duration of your studies. Study permits applied to by students from China, India, the Philippines, and Vietnam are considered part of the Student Direct Stream for faster processing. This consolidated and streamlined program combines the existing study permit applications from these countries. Students who possess citizenship of the above countries but live in another country are not eligible to apply under this stream and must apply under the standard study permit process.
There are specific requirements for obtaining a study permit such as: an acceptance letter copy issued by the designated college, university or other learning institution; medical examination clearance document; demonstrate proof of full payment of first-year tuition fees; demonstrate proof of Guaranteed Investment Certificate (GIC) of $10,000; successfully meet the language proficiency requirements in English or French and meet the education requirements of high school graduation.
Once the application is approved, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issues documents to the selected applicant, including an introduction letter to be presented to the immigration official at the port of entry in Canada, a temporary resident visa to enter Canada and a study permit valid until completion of the school year.
Upon graduation, the Post Graduate Work Permit Program allows students who have graduated from a designated learning institution to obtain a permit to begin working in Canada. There are specific requirements to be eligible for a graduate work permit, and it may be beneficial to consult with an experienced immigration lawyer to help you navigate this process. Click here to speak to our experienced Vaughan immigration lawyer to learn more about your eligibility for a study permit or graduate work permit.
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Work in Canada
Before employers begin hiring temporary foreign workers, they must determine if they need a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). The LMIA is an assessment that a Canadian employer must fill out before hiring a foreign worker. A positive LMIA will show a need for a foreign worker to fill the position. In addition, there are skilled-trade positions that do not require an LMIA to be conducted by Canadian employers and various other programs that you may apply to work in Canada.
NAFTA allows for the U.S and Mexican citizens to enter Canada for temporary business or investment reasons. They do not require an LMIA, nor need to be pre-approved by Employment and Social Development Canada. The U.S. or Mexican national may obtain the work permit at a Canadian port of entry with proper documentation.
Alternatively, a work permit allows a foreign national to enter and stay in Canada for employment purposes. Citizens of some countries may require a: Temporary Resident Visa; or work permit; be qualified to work in one of the jobs set out in NAFTA (for example, accountant, computer systems analyst, or engineer), and have a job offer from a Canadian business in that field. For more information on LMIAs and these programs, click here to speak to our experienced Vaughan immigration lawyer.
Stay in Canada
If you are looking to stay in Canada, you can apply to be a permanent resident or apply for citizenship. Permanent resident refers to individuals who have immigrated to Canada and have been given permanent resident status. Permanent residents are not citizens of Canada but have nearly the same rights as those with citizenship, such as the right to work, study and access to various social services. They are not allowed to vote in elections, and they cannot obtain a Canadian passport. However, they are given a permanent residence card that can be used in combination with their existing passport to travel. Permanent residency can be obtained through a variety of immigration programs including family sponsorship, express entry, and business immigration, amongst others.
Canadian citizenship is automatically obtained by those born in Canada or by individuals whose parent is a first-generation Canadian citizen. For individuals who are permanent residents, Canadian citizenship can be applied for after living in Canada for at least 4 years in a 6-year period.
There are different eligibility requirements for permanent residency and citizenship and obtaining an educated immigration lawyer can ease the difficulty of the process. For more information regarding permanent residency, citizenship, and other programs, click here to speak to our experienced Vaughan immigration lawyer.
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Express Entry Lawyer
Immigration to Canada has many streams in which applicants are welcomed. Under the Express entry system, a federal skilled worker is one such immigration stream that grants permanent residency to selected newcomers. In the Federal Skilled Trades Program, foreign nationals in skilled trades are allowed to apply for permanent residence in Canada. This program was introduced to counter the labor shortages in different skilled trades across Canada. Foreign workers with at least one year of work experience in Canada can apply for permanent residence under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) program. Click here to set up a meeting with our experienced Vaughan immigration lawyer to learn more about these programs and whether you are eligible.
Business Immigration Lawyer
If you are looking to immigrate to Canada as an investor or entrepreneur, several options are available, such as the Start-Up Visa Program and the Provincial Nominee Program. These programs are for those who intend to establish a business in Canada or are self-employed. If you are looking to start a business and want to come to Canada to check out the business environment, you would be considered a business visitor. You intend to participate in international business activities without being part of the Canadian labor market. Business visitors usually stay in Canada for a few days or a few weeks but can keep for up to six months. A work permit is not required under this category. Click here to set up a meeting with our experienced Vaughan immigration lawyer to learn more about these programs and whether you are eligible.
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Family Sponsorship
This program allows Canadian citizens or permanent residents to sponsor certain close family members to Canada if they meet specific requirements. There are no income requirements if you are financing your spouse, partner, or dependent child; however, you must demonstrate that you meet the minimum income level for certain other sponsored family members.
In Canada, there are various ways in which you can get sponsored. Each program has different requirements and eligibility criteria that must be met. At Brace Law, we can help guide you through the process. Click here to arrange a meeting with our experienced Vaughan immigration lawyer for more information on family sponsorships, refugee sponsorships, sponsor agreements, and Groups of 5 sponsorships as well becoming a community sponsor.
Refugee and Asylum Seekers
Applying for refugee status in Canada allows individuals who face a legitimate fear of persecution a chance to become Canadian residents. There are five different forms of persecution currently recognized by the international community: race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group, and political opinion. To claim refugee status in Canada, the fear of persecution must fall under one of these five forms. The individual must demonstrate that their home country cannot or unwillingly provide adequate state protection.
This is different from applying under Humanitarian and Compassionate grounds for individuals who face undue hardship. Obtaining professional and knowledgeable legal representation for such matters is crucial since there are strict deadlines and requirements. Errors, omissions, and missed deadlines can lead to serious negative consequences for your case. Click here to speak to our experienced Vaughan immigration lawyer and get more information on what Brace Law can do for you.
Inadmissibility
Some people are inadmissible to come into Canada under Canadian law. Several factors cause inadmissibility, such as security, criminal, medical, or human rights violation. There are ways to overcome inadmissibility, however. A Temporary Resident Permit (TRP) is a document that allows someone inadmissible to enter or remain in Canada as a temporary resident permit holder. If you require more information on inadmissibility and options, click here to speak to our experienced Vaughan immigration lawyer.
