Immigration Law in Surrey

Immigration Law in Surrey

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PERMANENT RESIDENCY

Express Entry

The Canadian government manages immigration applications for economic programs, including the Federal Skilled Worker Program, the Federal Skilled Trades Program, and the Canadian Experience Class, through the Express Entry system. It is a points-based system that assesses applicants based on various factors such as age, education, work experience, language proficiency, and adaptability.

Provincial Nominee programs

The Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) in Canada is an immigration program that allows individual provinces and territories to nominate foreign nationals for permanent residency based on their specific economic and labor market needs. Each province and territory in Canada has its own PNP, offering unique streams and criteria tailored to their specific needs.

Family Sponsorship

Family sponsorship is a program in Canada that allows Canadian citizens and permanent residents to sponsor their family members to become permanent residents of Canada. This program enables eligible individuals to reunite with their close family members and establish a new life together in Canada.

Refugee

Canada has a well-established refugee system that provides protection and resettlement opportunities for individuals who are fleeing persecution, war, or other forms of violence in their home countries.Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada (IRB) oversee the process for submitting a refugee application in Canada, which involves several steps.

TEMPORARY VISAS & PERMITS

Visitor Visas

The Government of Canada issues a visitor visa, also known as a temporary resident visa (TRV), to a visitor. that allows foreign nationals to enter Canada for a temporary period for purposes such as tourism, visiting family or friends, or attending business meetings.

Study Permits

Foreign nationals are issued a study permit by the Government of Canada to study at designated learning institutions (DLIs) in Canada. It is a temporary resident visa that permits students to pursue their educational goals in Canada.

Open Work Permits

Foreign nationals can work for any employer and in any occupation in Canada with an open work permit, issued by the Government of Canada, with certain exceptions.

Open work permits are not connected to a specific job or employer like employer-specific work permits.

An employer or specific job does not bind open work permits.

Employer-Specific Work Permits

The Canadian government issues an employer-specific work permit to a particular employer, enabling them to hire and work a foreign national in a specific occupation. The Canadian employer extends a job offer, which is typically accompanied by a work permit valid for a specified duration.

Labor Market Impact Assessments

Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) issues a Labor Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) document to assess the effect of hiring a foreign worker on the Canadian labor market. It involves a thorough assessment of the job offer, including the wages, working conditions, and efforts made to hire Canadian citizens or permanent residents for the position.

JUDICIAL REVIEW APPLICATIONS

A judicial review application is a legal process that allows individuals to challenge decisions made by immigration authorities, such as visa refusals or other immigration-related matters, in the Canadian Federal Court. It is a mechanism to seek a review of the decision-making process rather than a re-evaluation of the merits of the case itself. If you believe that the immigration authorities made an unreasonable, procedurally unfair, or unjust decision, you can file a judicial review application. It is not a direct appeal of the visa refusal decision but a request to have the decision reviewed by the court.