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Canada has been continuously ranked as one of the top destinations to live and work. At Dhillon & Bhatti Lawyers, our fundamental goal is to help our clients successfully accomplish their immigration-related objectives.
Our Immigration Law Practice provides the following services:
1. Permanent residency under Express Entry Programs
Under Canada’s economic streams for PR, there are three categories a foreign national may fit under. This system is point based. You will be assessed on a number of factors, each equating to a point value, the total of which will be your CRS (comprehensive Ranking Score).
The following pathways are available under this stream:
– Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
– Federal Skilled Workers (FSW)
– Federal Skilled Trades (FST)
Navigating the Express Entry programs is complex. Having an expert team behind you to help you find which program is best suited for you. Contact Dhillon & Bhatti Lawyers to make this process as seamless as possible.
2. Provincial Nomination Programs (PNP)
3. Work Permit including Spousal Open Work Permit and Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)
Spouses and common-law partners of foreign nationals who are authorized to work in Canada in certain managerial, executive or highly skilled occupations may be eligible for spousal work permits.
Eligible graduates of Designated Learning Institutions recognized by IRCC are eligible to apply for a PGWP. Skilled Canadian work experience in National Occupational Classification (NOC) skill type 0 or skill level A or B that is gained through the PGWPP helps graduates qualify for permanent residence in Canada through the Canadian experience class within Express Entry.
4. Citizenship Applications
To be able to apply for Canadian citizenship, the following conditions must be met:
- You must be a PR, fulfilled all conditions related to PR, you must not be under review by Immigration Canada, or have a removal order.
- Physically present in Canada for at least 1095 days (3 years) in Canada within the last five years when you apply
- Meet all tax obligations within the last five years
- Able to speak and listen in either French or English
- Pass the test to meet knowledge requirement
- Take an oath Not be inadmissible
5. Study Permit Applications
Nowadays for many immigrants to Canada, studying in Canada is the first step towards permanent residency. Graduates from Canadian designated learning institutions are eligible for post-graduate work permits. This means you may be able to continue to stay in Canada after graduation, earning valuable Canadian work experience that would form the basis of future Permanent Residency application. There are many steps involved in applying for a study permit. For more information on how to apply for a study permit, please contact our lawyers to schedule an appointment.
6. Refugee Claims and Humanitarian Applications
Refugee Claims: Canada has been offering protection to eligible individuals who are fleeing their home countries on account of well-founded fear of persecution for reasons of race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group or political opinion and if the individual is sent back to their country of persecution they would be at a risk of torture, risk to their life, or unfair punishment.
Humanitarian Applications: Section 25 of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act allows individuals to apply for permanent residency under humanitarian and compassionate grounds as an exceptional category. the IRCC considers many factors such as best interest of children, ties to Canada etc under this category.
7. Immigration Appeals and Federal Court Applications
Canadian immigration is complex and receiving a refusal, deportation, removal order or a negative decision from the IRCC can be a confusing and frustrating experience. We are fully equipped to assist you in handling such a situation and make the right decisions to protect your future in Canada.
8. Deportation and Inadmissibility issues
You may receive a Removal Order from IRCC or CBSA. There are three type of Removal Orders.:
- Departure Order
- Exclusion Order
- Deportation Order
If you receive a removal order it is important to understand the implications and your options to appeal the decision to appellate authorities.
Our Immigration Law Practice will assist you in determining the necessary steps to stop removal proceedings.
9. Family Sponsorship
Family reunification is one of the objectives of the Canadian Immigration policy as the number of immigrants in Canada increase. For being eligible under these programs an individual must be a parent, grandparent, dependent child, spouse or common law partner and lone surviving partner.
10. Temporary Resident Visa
A temporary resident in Canada is a foreign national that has been legally authorized to enter into the country for temporary purposes. Before a foreign national can be granted temporary resident status, they must have met the legislative requirements to enter and remain in Canada as a student, worker, visitor, or someone with a temporary work permit.