Canada's immigration rules are detailed and change often. We help with permanent residence, family sponsorship, and work and study permits.
The Immigration and Refugee Protection Act and its regulations set the rules. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) changes its programs and forms often, so we check the current requirements before you apply.
We work with clients inside and outside Canada, by phone or video. We explain each step in plain language, keep you updated, and tell you what to expect on timing.
It depends on the program, and processing times change often. Spousal sponsorship usually takes longer than Express Entry, and provincial nominee programs and other programs may take longer still. Check the current times on the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) processing times page. A complete and accurate application helps avoid delays.
Yes. Canadian citizens and permanent residents can sponsor a spouse or common-law partner for permanent residence. You must show that the relationship is genuine, meet the other requirements, and sign an undertaking (a written promise to the government to support your spouse). In most cases there is no minimum income requirement. If your spouse is already in Canada, they may be able to apply from inside the country. Learn more about our immigration services.
A Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) is a document a Canadian employer may need before hiring a foreign worker. It shows that the employer needs the worker and that no Canadian worker or permanent resident is available for the job. Most employer-specific work permits need a positive LMIA.
It depends on your status. If you have a valid work permit, you can keep working under its terms. Some people can get a bridging open work permit, which lets them keep working while they wait. If you are in Canada without permission to work, you generally cannot work until you get a permit.
It depends on the type of refusal. You may be able to file a new application that deals with the reasons for refusal, ask the officer to reconsider, or apply to the Federal Court for judicial review (asking a judge to review the decision). Strict time limits apply. A lawyer can review the refusal letter and advise you.
These answers are general information about the law, not legal advice. Reading this page or contacting us does not make you our client.
