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Family sponsorship cases help to reunite families in Canada. We’ve worked with many permanent residents and citizens who are looking to bring their children, spouses or parents to live with them in Canada. There are certain requirements that both the sponsor and sponsored person must fulfill in order for their sponsorship application to be granted.

Spousal Sponsorship

If you are legally married to a foreign spouse, you may sponsor them to receive permanent residency in Canada. The immigration authorities will need a document like a marriage certificate which shows that your marriage is legal not only in Canada but also in the country where the certificate was issued.
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Common-Law Partner Sponsorship

If you have been living together with your partner for at least 12 months in a marriage-type relationship, you may be able to sponsor the foreign partner to live with you in Canada as a permanent resident. Such sponsorship applications can be overwhelming to prepare for on your own since the immigration authorities need substantial evidence to prove that the two of you have been living together as a married couple would in the last year.
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Parental Sponsorship

Looking to sponsor your parents to immigrate to Canada? We can help. We’ve worked with citizens and permanent residents of Canada to sponsor their aging parents to become permanent residents. We advise on the minimum requirements needed to qualify for this kind of sponsorship and help prepare the application for a successful outcome.
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Child Sponsorship

As a permanent resident or citizen of Canada, you may sponsor your dependent foreign child to immigrate to Canada. Child sponsorship applications are complex and parents need to ensure all minimum requirements are met before submitting the application. We can help navigate the process of sponsoring your child to join you in Canada.
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Super Visas

Your parents or grandparents can visit you in Canada for up to 2 years without having to renew their status if they qualify for a super visa. To qualify, they must be found admissible to Canada and have a written commitment from their child or grandchild who is a permanent resident or citizen of Canada and meets certain income requirements. They will also be required to undergo some medical evaluations and buy Canadian medical insurance coverage for at least one year.
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When you apply to have your permanent resident card extended for a few more years, there are certain minimum requirements that you must meet in order for your PR card renewal application to be approved. At the law office of Matthew Jeffery, we help our clients navigate PR card renewal applications to ensure a successful outcome.

Regular P.R. Card Renewals

If you have met the residency requirement, which simply dictates that you must have been in Canada for at least 2 years in the past 5 years, chances are that your PR card renewal will be approved without any issues.
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Residency Appeals

If your PR card renewal is rejected because of failure to meet the residency requirement, get legal assistance immediately as this is a serious case that could affect your status and result in a removal order.
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P.R. Card Renewals On Exceptional or H&C Grounds

When you submit your PR card renewal application but it is rejected because you did not meet the residency requirements, an alternative would be to submit a new application based on humanitarian and compassionate grounds. There are other exemptions that may exist leading to your PR card being renewed even if you failed to meet the residency requirement. For instance, if you were working for a Canadian company abroad or living with a Canadian citizen spouse abroad, it may still be considered as part of the residency period.
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Travel Document Applications

If you are outside of Canada and your PR card expires, you may need to submit an application for travel documents needed to return to Canada.
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Many foreigners find the express entry system to be a complex and confusing process in Canada’s immigration law. At the law office of Matthew Jeffery, we have helped numerous foreigners to navigate the Express Entry system from setting up their profiles to gathering all supporting documents and applying for permanent residence.

Express Entry profile

To apply for permanent residence under the express entry system, you must create an Express Entry profile. This allows applicants to provide information regarding their work experience, language proficiency and personal bio-data that determines if they will receive an invitation to apply for permanent residence under the Canadian Experience Class, Federal Skilled Worker Category, or Federal Skilled Trades Category.
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Skilled Worker applications

Many foreigners are now entering Canada under the skilled worker category. This immigration program provides foreign nationals, who have a strong educational background and work experience, a chance to apply for permanent residence in Canada as skilled workers.
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Provincial Nomination applications

Canadian provinces have their own jurisdiction to nominate candidates to apply for permanent residence. This allows them to select the quality of immigrants that enter their province and contribute to the Canadian economy.
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Canadian Experience Class applications

Foreigners who possess more than a year of skilled work experience in Canada may qualify for permanent residence under the Express Entry system. They must be able to speak English or French fluently to qualify for the Canadian Experience Class.
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Labour Market Impact Assessments

If a Canadian employer wants to offer a job to a foreigner, the job offer must be approved through the Labour Market Impact Assessment process. This will enable the foreigner to apply for a work permit.
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Once you fulfill the residency requirement, you may begin the process of applying for Canadian citizenship. Citizenship applications can be long and confusing. You need professional help especially if you’re dealing with a complex citizenship matter that requires legal representation. At the law office of Matthew Jeffery, we come with extensive skills and experience in handling citizenship cases.

Citizenship Applications

We can help you navigate the process of applying for Canadian citizenship if you have physically resided in Canada for at least two years within a 5-year period.
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Residency Questionnaires

If you have met the residency requirement for partnership, you may submit your citizenship application and later asked to provide additional information regarding your case. We can help you accurately fill in your residency questionnaires.
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Citizenship Interviews

Some applications may result in a citizenship interview that’s conducted by either a citizenship officer or the citizenship judge. At our law office, we help candidates prepare for these interviews and increase their chances of getting approved for citizenship.
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Citizenship Appeals

When the Canadian authorities reject a citizenship application, the applicant may submit an appeal within 30 days from the date they received the decision. This appeal is made to the Federal Court of Canada.
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Citizenship Revocation Matters

Canadian employers are required to undergo the Labour Market Impact Assessment process for any job offers that target foreign nationals in order for the candidates to be allowed to apply for a permanent resident or a work permit.
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Our immigration lawyers can assist foreign nations with complex appeal cases. Whether your application for permanent residence has been rejected or you are facing a removal order and want to file an appeal, we can help. We help you prepare for any hearings or respond to letter of concern received by the immigration authorities.

Federal Court Judicial Review

When you appeal to the Federal Court, you do this by way of an application for leave and judicial review. Our immigration lawyers can explain how this process works and help you determine if it’s an ideal approach for your unique circumstances.
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Residency Appeals

If you were filing for citizenship but your application was not approved because of failure to meet the residency requirement, you can submit an appeal to contest the decision. Appeals are made to the Immigration Appeal Division within 60 days from the date the decision was made.
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Sponsorship Appeals

You may apply to sponsor your parents, grandparents, a dependent child or spouse for permanent residence in Canada. Some issues may result in the sponsorship application being denied. Call our lawyer immediately to help you understand the reasons for denial and advice on the next steps.
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Misrepresentation Appeals

If an immigration application is not approved due to a misrepresentation matter, you may risk being denied entry to other countries, not just Canada. Consider this a serious legal matter that can only be handled by an experienced immigration lawyer.
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Removal Order Appeals

If you are at risk of being deported talk to an immigration lawyer immediately to help you file an appeal. The removal order can be stopped which gives you more time to remain in Canada as you wait for other immigration processes.
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Are you facing allegations of inadmissibility? A foreign national may be denied entry to Canada due to reasons such as misrepresentation, criminality, or simply failing to meet the criteria of the Act. Our lawyers can assist in dealing with inadmissibility cases. We’ve helped clients who have been denied entry to Canada on grounds of criminality among other factors. We’re able to defend our clients in all kinds of admissibility matters.

Admissibility Hearings

The Immigration Division of the Immigration and Refugee Board often handles hearings where a case is heard to determine if a foreign national or permanent resident is admissible to Canada.
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Detention Review Hearings

This is a special kind of hearing that is done for foreign nationals who have been detained as they await the execution of a removal order or any other pending immigration process. During the hearing, the Immigration and Refugee Board will determine if the foreigner needs to be detained or should be released depending on the risks they pose.
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Rehabilitation

If you have been declared criminally inadmissible to Canada, a way to get approval to enter Canada is by seeking rehabilitation. However, not everyone convicted with a criminal offence qualifies for rehabilitation so you need to check with your lawyer whether you qualify.
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Temporary Resident Permits

In case you have been declared criminally inadmissible but you do not qualify for rehabilitation, you can still qualify for a temporary resident permit. A TRP allows you to enter Canada for just a short period of time. You must have a compelling reason to be in the country for you to be issued with this permit.
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Humanitarian and Compassionate Applications

Another option to gain permanent residence in Canada if you do not qualify under any of the standard immigration programs is to apply based on humanitarian and compassionate grounds (H&C).
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Most immigration programs in Canada are the jurisdiction of the Federal government. However, Canadian provinces and territories have their own immigration programs where they are allowed to nominate foreign nationals to apply for permanent residence if they meet certain minimum requirements. Talk to us to discover what options you have if you’d like to immigrate to Canada for work or business.
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Federal Self-Employed Program

Are you self-employed? Looking to immigrate to Canada for entrepreneurship? The federal government has a range of programs that allows entrepreneurs and self-employed foreign nationals to grow Canada’s economy.
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Entrepreneur Immigration

Before the passing of Bill C-31 in June 2014, The Federal Immigration Entrepreneur Program brought many experienced businesspersons from all parts of the world to live and grow businesses in Canada. There are still programs in place to foster entrepreneur immigration. Speak to our immigration consultants and we’ll offer advice on the next steps.
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Investor Immigration Programs

If you would like to immigrate to Canada as an investor, you may apply for different programs such as the Manitoba Business Investor Stream (previously known as Manitoba Provincial Nominee Business Program) and the Quebec Investor Immigration Program.
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Quebec Investor Program

Quebec’s government selects its own economic immigrants based on certain criteria. If you would like to immigrate to Quebec, select the immigration program that is likely to fit your needs. Consider your work experience, skills, and language proficiency before submitting your application.
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Are you looking for a permit or work visa? In order to work legally in Canada, you must have a permit or work visa that is valid. We can help you understand your options of immigration programs that are aimed at bringing in individuals who would contribute positively to Canada economically, socially, and culturally.
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Labour Market Impact Assessment

Some Canadian employers who need to fill in a temporary skill or labour shortage may hire a foreign national under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). This program is ideal for smaller organizations in Canada that don’t have the resources to conduct a LMIA.
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Intra-Company Transferee

Employers in Canada may be exempted from the Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) via the Canadian International Mobility Program (IMP). This allows them to still post job offers on the job bank where foreign nationals can apply.
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NAFTA Work Permit

When The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) was passed, people from the U.S., Canada, and Mexico enjoyed labour movements across the 3 countries because this treaty created a North American trilateral trade bloc.
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Significant Benefit Work Permit

This special permit is only given to economic immigrants who have demonstrated that they would contribute to Canada’s economy in a substantial way.
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After being accepted into a Canadian school, the next step is to apply for a study permit. This permit enables foreign nationals to study in Canada. A permit is a temporary visa that is valid for a number of years. In this case, validity depends on the duration of your study.

In order to qualify for a study permit, you must show proof of having been admitted to a school program in Canada. You may also be required to prove that you have adequate funds to pay for the tuition fees as well as support yourself while in Canada.

The immigration officer will assess the application and determine whether you are likely to return to your home country at the end of your studies. When you hire our immigration lawyer, you can get help to assess your application and determine if it’s been properly prepared to increase your chances of getting an approval. Read More

Want to visit Canada for a short period of time? You may need a temporary resident visa depending on the country, which you’re coming from. There are certain countries that are exempt from having a temporary resident visa to enter Canada.

Temporary resident visas can be single or multiple entry visas. When the immigration officer is assessing the application for a temporary resident visa, he looks at several factors such as the purpose of the visit, whether the applicant has funds to support themselves during their stay as well as if they are likely to return to their home country at the end of the trip.

If you have a compelling reason to enter Canada on a short-term basis and you have the funds to support yourself during your stay, there are high chances that your visa application will be approved. Read More

Business Visitor Visa

Want to take your next business trip to Canada? Applying for a business visitor visa may be necessary depending on your home country. The temporary resident business visa allows you to perform certain business activities while on your trip.
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Super Visas

These are special visas issued by the immigration authorities to allow parents and grandparents of permanent residents and citizens of Canada to enter Canada for an extended stay of up to 2 years without having to renew the visa each time.
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The Canadian government offers unwavering support to foreign nationals undergoing hardships that limit their human rights and freedom. The refugee and asylum seeker protection program was developed to provide foreign nationals an opportunity to move to Canada and begin a new life. When you visit our law office, you’ll find a team of dedicated legal professionals ready to help you prepare an application that’s fit for your needs. Whether you need help to apply for refugee protection or determining your eligibility, we’re here for you.

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Filing Refugee Claims

Matthew Jeffery and his team can help Brampton clients throughout the process of filing a refugee claim. We know that many things go into making sure the refugee claim is successful. From making sure the forms are completed accurately to preparing the applicant for hearing, our lawyers can be of invaluable help. You can rely on our expertise to increase your chances of a successful claim. Read More

Refugee Immigration Appeals

When a refugee claim is submitted, The Refugee Protection Division (RPD) of the Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB) decides the case. The RPD may choose to deny a claim and when this happens, an appeal may be made to the Refugee Appeal Division (RAD). RAD then decides whether to allow or deny the appeal. In most cases, the appeal is done on paper and doesn’t result in a hearing.
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Pre-Removal Risk Assessment (PRRA)

If you have been issued with a removal order, you may apply for a Pre-Removal Risk Assessment (PRRA) while still in Canada. This application is made to allow you to stay in the country by showing that there is a risk of harm if deported to your home country. The law office of Matthew Jeffery can help you prepare for a removal order.
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Humanitarian Grounds

If you do not qualify for permanent residence in Canada under any of the regular immigration programs, you may apply based on Humanitarian and Compassionate (H&C) grounds. This application would simply show that the foreign national is likely to face unusual, undeserved, or disproportionate hardship in their home country and therefore qualifies to seek for H&C consideration. Our immigration lawyer can review your case and determine if you qualify for permanent resident status based on humanitarian grounds. Read More

Refugee Appeals

You can appeal the decision made by the Refugee Protection Division by filing a claim to the RAD (Refugee Appeal Division). In this new claim, you may introduce new information or evidence that wasn’t reasonably available at the time of the process conducted by the Refugee Protection Division. We can help prepare this application. Read More

Federal Court Appeals

If the Refugee Appeal Division rejects a refugee claim, you can make a further appeal to the Federal Court within 15 days. The Federal Court will perform an assessment where it is determined whether the decision made was reasonable, fair, and was otherwise made in accordance with the law. If there was a reviewable error, the decision will be overturned and the matter sent to a tribunal for a new decision to be made. Read More