Our Practice Areas
Canadian and U.S. immigration is rarely one-size-fits-all. Whether you’re an individual planning a move, or an employer trying to get the right person authorized to work, our role is to give you a clear strategy and execute compelling and strategic applications.
We advise companies, individuals, families, entrepreneurs, and employers on temporary and permanent immigration options in Canada and the United States, including work authorization, options for business visitors, permanent residence, sponsorship pathways and citizenship.
What We Do
We support individuals, families, companies, high-net-worth individuals, entrepreneurs and businesses seeking to live, work, and study in Canada and the U.S., including solutions that consider spouses and dependent children.
For employers, we also help with immigration compliance reviews, internal audits, and building streamlined immigration processes.
Canadian Work Permits
Based on facts, we evaluate your case and recommend the best possible work permit option and, when required, consider future options for permanent residence.
CUSMA
For eligible professionals, intra-company transferees, investors and traders under CUSMA, we assess the case and prepare the application.
Reciprocal Employment (C20)
Where reciprocity applies, we help prepare a strong application demonstrating eligibility for this work permit.
Significant Benefit
If a role can be justified as creating significant social, cultural or economic benefit to Canada, we request all required supporting materials and prepare comprehensive legal submissions.
Intracompany Transfer to Canada
For multinational companies transferring executives, managers, or specialized knowledge employees, we help prepare all aspects of the ICT work permit application.
International Agreements and Treaties
We identify when there are work permit options available under many of the International Agreements and Treaties between Canada and other countries.
Francophone Mobilité (C16)
For French-speaking individuals, we assess eligibility and prepare the LMIA-exempt application under the Francophone Mobilité category.
Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA)
When an LMIA is required, we advise on NOC codes, wage requirements, advertising requirements and business legitimacy requirements. When the advertising period is complete, we work with the employer to prepare a comprehensive and complete application.
Canadian Permanent Residence
If you’re planning to settle in Canada long-term, our Canadian permanent residence lawyers will assess your information and identify the best possible Permanent Residence strategy.
Economic Immigration – Express Entry (Canada Experience Class, Federal Skilled Worker, Federal Skilled Trades Program)
For Federal Immigration Streams including Canada Experience Class, Federal Skilled Worker and Federal Skilled Trades program, we evaluate your background to recommend the best stream for you and prepare your entry to the Express Entry pool. Upon receipt of an Invitation to Apply, we prepare a detailed application identifying your eligibility.
Spousal Sponsorship
We advise Canadian citizens and permanent residents who are sponsoring a spouse or common-law partner for permanent residence in Canada. We learn about the history of your relationship, your preferences for how and where the application will be filed and provide in term strategies that will allow the spouses to be together during the processing times, including applying for a work permit, when possible.
Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)
For applicants with provincial ties or targeted occupations, we help identify viable PNP streams and manage the PR process end-to-end.
PR Card Canada
We provide advice regarding renewing or replacing a PR card, focusing on residency obligation issues when required.
Canadian Citizenship
We assess Canadian citizenship eligibility for permanent residents who have lived in Canada for at least 3 years and also provide advice on Proof of Citizenship Applications and Citizenship by descent under the Citizenship Act.
Business Immigration Canada
For those with business experience and certain self-employed individuals, we provide guidance on best possible permanent residence options.
Canadian Immigration Practice Areas
If you’re planning to visit, study, work, or settle in Canada, our Canadian immigration lawyers evaluate your situation and devise the most suitable immigration strategy.
Business Travel to Canada
If you need to enter Canada for meetings, site visits, or other business activities, we help you confirm whether you qualify as a business visitor and prepare the necessary legal submissions.
Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) Canada
If you need a visitor visa to enter Canada, we help you submit a strong application that clearly explains the purpose of travel, ties, and compliance history.
Super Visa Application
For parents and grandparents visiting family in Canada, we assist with Super Visa applications and ensure the supporting documents meet IRCC requirements.
Inadmissibility to Canada
If past charges or immigration history are creating problems at the border, we help assess options such as TRPs and rehabilitation so you can plan your entry properly.
Study Permit
If you’re applying to study in Canada, we guide you through the study permit process and the documentation needed to show eligibility and a credible study plan.
U.S. Immigration Practice Areas
If you’re planning to live or work in the United States, our U.S. immigration lawyers assess your case and provide the best possible U.S. immigration law options for temporary or permanent residence in the U.S.
TN Visa (Canadian or Mexican Professional)
For eligible professionals, we advise on TN application and petitions.
L-1 Visa (Intra Company Transfer)
For multinational companies transferring employees to the U.S., we prepare L-1 applications for L-1As (executives and managers) and L1Bs (specialized knowledge).
E-1 Visa (Treaty Trader)
For companies and individuals with cross-border trade (sales), we provide E-1 visa advice and apply for E-1 status for businesses and key personnel.
E-2 Visa (Treaty Investor)
For Canadians investing in a U.S. business either by purchasing an existing business or starting a new business, we provide E-2 visa advice and apply for E-2 Visa.
O-1 Visa (Individual of Extraordinary Ability)
For individuals with extraordinary ability, we assess prospective applications and prepare and submit O-1 petitions.
H-1B Visa (Professional or Specialty Occupation)
For specialty occupations, we advise on H-1B options, documentation, and planning around timing constraints. We prepare and submit H1b petitions and advise on alternative visa categories.
Inadmissibility to the United States
We provide advice regarding overcoming inadmissibility to the U.S. as well as prepare waiver applications.
U.S. Permanent Residence
Our immigration lawyers will assess your information and advise as to the best U.S. permanent residence options for you.
EB-1A Visa (Extraordinary Ability)
For extraordinary ability applicants, we review and assess your eligibility and prepare comprehensive legal submissions.
EB-1C Visa (Multinational Executives and Managers)
For multinational executives and managers applying for EB-1C Visas, we assess your eligibility and prepare comprehensive legal submissions.
EB-5 Visa (Immigrant Investor)
For investors pursuing EB-5, we help you understand the requirements and how to approach the process prudently.
U.S. Spousal Immigration Petitions
For U.S. citizens and green card holders sponsoring a spouse, we prepare comprehensive legal submissions and file the petition.
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