Richmond Hill
- Specializing in All Types of Immigration Cases
- Over 20 Years of Experience
- Excellent Success Rate
Richmond Hill Immigration Lawyer
If you’re looking for a professional and experienced immigration lawyer, Matthew Jeffery, certified by the Law Society of Upper Canada, carries extensive skill in this field.
The seasoned immigration lawyer Richmond Hill is always ready to help you with any immigration appeals, applications for permanent residence or visas as well as all other litigation matters.
We know that the Canadian immigration law can be hard to comprehend that’s why Matthew has, for more than 20 years, helped clients throughout Canada and beyond in all types of immigration matters.
Immigrate to Canada
Over the years, Canada has welcomed millions of newcomers from all parts of the world. No wonder it’s considered one of the most generous nations for immigrants globally. The per capita immigration admission rates are higher than ever. On average, Canada offers residency to 300,000 immigrants and refugees every year. The country has grown to become a multi-cultural society that’s known for its diversity. It welcomes thousands of individuals from different countries who are fleeing war and persecution.
If you wish to immigrate to Canada, the first step is to review the various immigration programs available and determine which one is most suitable for you given your unique circumstances.
We offer guidance and information on all matters immigration on our website. By reviewing our website, you should get an idea of what categories of immigration could be the best fit for you. If you need further assistance, fill out the free assessment forms available on our website which help us assess your qualifications. Our Richmond Hill immigration lawyers can give you all the help you need with your application to immigrate to Canada.
Our Law Firm
Welcome to the Law Office of Mathew Jeffery. We strive to help individuals and their families live, work and study in Canada. If you have any questions or need guidance to navigate Canada’s complex immigration process, feel free to reach out.
At our law office, we have diverse and expert immigration lawyers, legal secretaries, paralegals and immigration consultants in Richmond Hill ready to serve you. We come with decades of combined experience handling immigration matters in Canada. Our team can handle from the simplest to the most complex immigration issues. We take pride in our exceptional success rate having assisted thousands of clients over the years.
When you come to us for help, we’ll begin by assessing your individual circumstance to determine what category of immigration you can apply under. We provide considerable information on our website to give you an understanding of the various immigration options you may qualify for. If You have any concerns, you can get clarifications by calling or sending an email directly to our office.
At Mathew Jeffery law office, we also handle immigration appeals. If you strongly believe that you have a strong case or need help figuring out the best step to take, reach out to our office line to make an appointment for a consultation.
The initial consultation can be done on phone or in person by Mathew Jeffery himself or one of his senior staff. Speak to our receptionist who will set up a convenient time for your consultation.
This initial consultation will help us to understand what immigration programs you qualify for. We will also explain to you our legal processes, the services, and fees we charge. If you wish to begin the immigration process or use our services, we will provide a written contract that outlines the services to be rendered and the fees involved.
Our services include preparing, filing and processing immigration applications on behalf of clients, providing legal advice and representation in all immigration matters.
At the Law Office of Matthew Jeffery, we give each case the individual attention it deserves. We strive to offer exceptional work so that our clients have the best chances of success. Immigration matters can be extremely complicated but our goal is to make the process as stress-free as possible and ensure everything is done without delay.
Whether you are applying for a visa to Canada or you need help sponsoring your family to join you, we’ll take all the steps required to give you a smooth, professional and successful immigration experience.
Immigration Services
Family Sponsorship
Family Sponsorship
We provide the full range of services to assist Canadian citizens and permanent residents to bring their foreign family members to live in Canada. Our firm’s many years of experience with spousal and common-law partner sponsorship provides unparalleled expertise and guidance through Canada’s complex sponsorship process.
Spousal sponsorship
A Canadian citizen or permanent resident can sponsor their foreign national husband or wife for permanent residence in Canada.
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Common-law partner sponsorship
Canadian citizens or permanent residents can sponsor a foreign national partner if they been living together continuously for at least one year.
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Parental sponsorship
Canadian citizens or permanent residents can sponsor their foreign parents for permanent residence if they have sufficient income to do so.
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Child sponsorship
A Canadian citizen or permanent resident can sponsor their foreign national child for permanent residence in Canada.
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Undeclared Family Members
Canada has now renewed a pilot program to allow certain applicants to sponsor their previously undeclared family members.
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Super visas
Foreign parents of a Canadian citizen or permanent resident can apply for a super visa which allows for extended visits of up to two years at a time.
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Express Entry
Express Entry Applications
The advent of the Express Entry system has added a new layer of complexity onto Canada’s already complicated immigration system. The Law Office of Matthew Jeffery has been working with the E.E. since its inception, and has developed an in-depth expertise in setting up E.E. profiles, and assisting successful registrants to apply for permanent residence.
Express Entry profiles
An Express Entry profile must be created in order to apply for permanent residence in Canada under the Canadian Experience Class, Federal Skilled Worker Category, or Federal Skilled Trades Category.
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Skilled Worker applications
Or many years the Skilled Worker category has been the main source of immigration to Canada. Foreign nationals who possess higher education, have skilled work experience, and can speak English or French can apply for permanent residence as a Skilled Worker.
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CRS Calculator
To effectively rank immigration candidates, the government created a merit-based points system that assigns a score to all candidates in the Express Entry pool. This point system is known as CRS (Comprehensive Ranking System). The score assigned to the candidates is referred to as the CRS score.
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Provincial Nomination applications
Each province in Canada has its own small immigration program and can nominate a limited number of new immigrants each year.
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Canadian Experience Class applications
Those who have at least one year or skilled work experience in Canada and who can speak good English or French can apply for permanent residence through the Canadian Experience Class.
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Labour Market Impact Assessments
A job offer in Canada that has been government-approved through the Labour Market Impact Assessment process can be used for purposes of applying for permanent residence or in order to obtain a work permit.
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Permanent Resident Cards
Permanent Resident Card Renewals
Extending a permanent resident card for a further five years can be a complex undertaking. Our office has years of experience with highly complicated P.R. card renewal cases, bringing our clients a level of expertise that is unmatched in the industry.
P.R. card renewals on exceptional or H&C grounds
A permanent resident who has not met the residency requirement can renew their PR card on humanitarian grounds if some exceptional circumstance has prevented them from residing in Canada. A renewal may also be made if the permanent resident has been working for a Canadian company abroad or has been accompanying a Canadian citizen spouse abroad.
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Regular P.R. card renewals
Those permanent residents who have met the residency requirement of being in Canada for at least 2 in the past 5 years can renew their permanent resident card on this basis.
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Travel Document applications
Permanent residents who are outside of Canada and whose PR card has expired can apply for a travel document in order to return to Canada.
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Residency Appeals
A Canadian citizen or permanent resident can sponsor their foreign national child for permanent residence in Canada.
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Citizenship
Citizenship Applications
Permanent residents of Canada who have fulfilled the requirements to apply for citizenship will benefit from the expert guidance of our office to best ensure the quick success of their application. We have years of experience dealing with highly complex citizenship matters and offer unparalleled expertise to those applying for Canadian citizenship.
Citizenship applications
Canadian permanent residents can apply for citizenship if they have physically resided in Canada for a specified period of time.
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Residency questionnaires
In the course of a citizenship application the citizenship authorities may request further information in order to ascertain whether an applicant is actually meeting the residency requirement for citizenship.
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Citizenship interviews
If the citizenship authorities have continuing doubts as to whether an applicant is meeting the requirements to obtain citizenship, they may schedule an interview either with a citizenship officer or a citizenship judge.
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Citizenship appeals
Where a citizenship application has been rejected by the authorities, an appeal may be made to the Federal Court within 30 days.
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Citizenship revocation matters
A job offer in Canada that has been government-approved through the Labour Market Impact Assessment process can be used for purposes of applying for permanent residence or in order to obtain a work permit.
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Immigration Appeals
Immigration Appeals
With years of experience assisting clients with highly complicated appeal matters, our office offers unparalleled services in all types of immigration appeals. We can also assist those who need to respond to letters of concern issued by the immigration authorities, or those who have been convoked for an immigration interview.
Federal Court Judicial Review
Those whose immigration applications have been rejected by the authorities on any basis can appeal to the Federal Court by way of application for leave and judicial review within 15 or 60 days, depending on the place of refusal.
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Residency Appeals
Permanent residents of Canada who have lost their status as a result of a refused PR card renewal application or a refused travel document application can appeal to the Immigration Appeal Division within 60 days.
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Sponsorship Appeals
Canadian citizens or permanent residents whose application to sponsor a family member has been refused by the immigration authorities can appeal to the immigration appeal division within 30 days.
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Misrepresentation Appeals
A permanent resident who has been found guilty of misrepresentation can appeal this finding to the Immigration Appeal Division within 30 days.
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Removal Order Appeals
Permanent residents who have lost their status and been ordered to leave Canada on the basis or criminality or misrepresentation can appeal to the Immigration Appeal Division within 30 days.
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US/UK to Canada
US/UK to Canada Immigration
Canada welcomes citizens of the United States of America to visit, study, work, or live permanently in the country.US citizens can enter Canada as visitors without a visa for up to six months at a time.To study or work in Canada, a US citizen would need to obtain the appropriate permit, which will require an application to the Canadian immigration authorities.
U.S. citizens can also obtain permanent residence in Canada through various programs, including the Express Entry / Skilled Worker category, or by family sponsorship if they have a spouse or partner who is a Canadian, again through making the appropriate application to the Canadian immigration authorities.
Once permanent residence is obtained, a US citizen can eventually obtain Canadian citizenship.
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The Law Office of Matthew Jeffery has years of experience assisting citizens of the United States of America to relocate to Canada, and can assist with all types of visa applications.
UK/BRITISH IMMIGRATION
A vibrant economy, rich history, and diverse culture, these are just a few reasons driving UK citizens to Canada. Whether you’re looking for a temporary escape or you want to become a permanent resident of Canada, it’s important to understand the immigration options available for you. Read More
Immigration Appeals Lawyer Richmond Hill
With a population of 185 000 people, Richmond Hill is a city on the rise. Well situated to take advantage of everything the city of Toronto has to offer, residents of the area are invited to consult Matthew Jeffery for all their immigration and citizenship inquiries.
Located in the York Region of the GTA, it is the third most populous area thanks to a recent upsurge in population in the 1990s and early 2000s. In fact, Richmond Hill experienced growth rates up to and sometimes more than double the national or provincial averages. Highly multicultural, many of the residents in this area are members of visible minorities with only 40% of them having learned English as their mother tongue. With a high West Asian population, it is a popular immigration destination, particularly for affluent immigrants.
Featuring many green spaces including parks, 544 hectares of undeveloped land, and a host of tennis courts, swimming pools, and golf courses, this municipality is a great place to raise a family.
With a cozy, small town feel and many local events, Richmond Hill is also home to many corporate headquarters including DMC Mining Services, Rogers Communications, Compugen Inc., Lexmark, Staples, Compuware, and BMW Canada. Employment opportunities include business, industry, healthcare, and finance jobs.
For immigrants seeking Work Permits, P.R. Cards, or information about citizenship and appeals, or any other immigration services, Matthew Jeffery’s immigration law office is just a short drive away and we would like to welcome you to give us a call today at (416) 944-3267.
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Immigration Law Firm of Matthew Jeffery
10271 Yonge Street, Suite 312
Richmond Hill, Ontario
Canada L4C 3B5
Tel: +1 (416) 944-3267
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