IMMIGRATION SERVICES
We recognize that the needs of each client are different and are always happy to discuss your specific requirements.
CANADIAN IMMIGRATION – IT’S MORE COMPLICATED NOW
There have been significant changes to Canadian immigration over the past decade; while there are more options today, pathways have become more complicated. Our knowledge of Canada’s policies and frequently revised filing protocols allows us to effectively help you. We will reduce the uncertainty associated with changing immigration requirements by keeping you in the know. At BorderLaw® we offer legal services covering the full range of Canadian immigration. We can assist with:
IMMIGRATING TO CANADA
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Express Entry Profiles;
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Express Entry based Applications for Permanent Residence under:
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Federal Skilled Worker,
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Federal Skilled Trades,
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Canada Experience Class, and
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Provincial Nominee Programs (‘PNP’)
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The Atlantic Immigration Pilot;
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Self-Employed Immigration strategies;
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Spousal sponsorships ~ including common-law & conjugal relationships for opposite & same sex relationships;
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Parental Sponsorships;
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Humanitarian & Compassionate cases;
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Deemed Rehabilitation and Rehabilitation ~ to overcome Criminal inadmissibility; and
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Medical inadmissibility challenges.
WORKING IN CANADA
All types of Work Permits including:
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Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIA);
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Global Talent Stream;
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International Mobility Program (IMP) including:
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Intra-Company Transfers ~ “Specialized Knowledge Workers” and “Senior Executives & Managers;
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NAFTA Professionals and Intra-Company Transfers;
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Other international treaties such as GATS & CETA;
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Open Work Permits ~ including ‘Bridge’ & ‘Spousal’;
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Reciprocity Agreements;
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Caregiver program & pathways;
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Alternative strategies for Speciality Occupation ‘H-1B’ candidates;
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Online Employer Compliance “Offer of Employment” filings;
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Employer LMIA and IMP Audit assistance;
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Restoration of Status; and
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Deemed Rehabilitation and Temporary Resident Permits ~ Overcoming criminal inadmissibility including Driving While Under the Influence “DUI” offenses.
VISITING OR STUDYING IN CANADA
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Electronic Travel Authorizations ‘eTA’s;
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Temporary Resident Visas ‘TRV’s;
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Super Visas for parents;
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Work ‘Without a Work Permit’ entries of less than 15 days;
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Business Visitor entries including After Sales Services;
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Global Skills Strategy Initiative; and
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Study Permits.
BECOMING CANADIAN
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Maintaining permanent residence strategies;
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PR Card Applications;
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Citizenship Applications;
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Certificate of Canada Citizenship ~ descent based citizenship claims;
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Passport applications and prior refusals.
OTHER
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‘Consent to travel’ letters;
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Statutory Declarations;
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Letters of Invitation (in support of visitors);
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Strategies for DACA Recipients; and
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Privacy Act Requests.
CROSS BORDER – DON’T GET STUCK
Canada and the United States share the longest unguarded border in the world and have a highly integrated economy. However, protectionist attitudes and heightened security concerns mean that the border has become a challenging place. Our dual national expertise makes BorderLaw® uniquely situated to help with cross-border business travel, assignments and moves. Bio-metrics, bans, extreme vetting and government information sharing are border realities but with our advice you can manage the border.
Services include:
VISITING THE US
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‘ESTA’ issues;
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Business Visitor entries (at the border or airport) including:
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After Sales Services;
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Intra-Company training; and
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Prior entry refusals.
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Expedited Border Inspection programs such as NEXUS.
OTHER
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US Consulate assistance in Canada;
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Freedom of Information Act “FOIA” requests; and
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Inadmissibility Waivers – for non-immigrants found inadmissible to the United States.
WORKING TEMPORARILY IN THE US
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Trade NAFTA or ‘TN’ status for Canadian and Mexican professionals including:
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Management Consultants;
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IT Professionals;
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Engineers & Technicians.
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Intra-Company Transfers ‘L-1A’ & ‘L-1B’ (at the border or airport) for:
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Specialized Knowledge Workers;
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Senior Executives & Managers; and
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New Offices.
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Treaty Investors & Trader ‘E’ Visas;
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Alternative strategies for Speciality Occupation ‘H-1B’ candidates.
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