There are numerous questions one would have regarding Immigration. Whether it is how to fill out an application or how long their application process would take. Here is a list of the top 5 questions we often get: 1. Why Immigrate to Canada? Out of all the countries, why immigrate to Canada? Canada has been [...]
How to find the right Immigration Lawyer
I was asked this question: I am looking to find an immigration lawyer to help me with my visa application but I really don’t know how to judge what lawyer is best for me. Can you help? This is an important question and is perhaps the most important because regardless of the type of immigration [...]
You are an immigration lawyer in Toronto. How can you help if I live far away?
You are immigration lawyers based in Toronto Canada. We are from LA, California. How can you help us if you are located so far away? ______________________________ This is a common question we get often. The simple answer is that it doesn’t really matter where you are from, you can be located anywhere in the world [...]
Immigration Consultation for Toronto Office
Dear Fadi, This is a followup to our recent telephone consultation. Thank you for your patience and for explaining the immigration issues and process in a “user friendly” manner. You were clear, articulate and precise. I appreciate these attributes when sourcing information. As well, your followup email stated that I could be in touch if [...]
Warning: Immigration Consultants who charge to review your immigration documents
I have noticed a disturbing trend in the immigration industry where immigration consultants offer people “file review services” at low costs presumably to entice people to hire them for the “full” application later on. I have no objections to this approach as a means of getting more business. But…. Review my immigration documents please there is [...]
Tales from a ‘Reluctant” Immigration Lawyer
Don’t get me wrong. I like what I do. Helping individuals, families and companies with their cross border needs is very rewarding and challenging. And I am proud of our track record and hope to continue doing what I do best for the forseeable future. But the truth is that I wish it all weren’t necessary. Imagine [...]
Downloading online how-to immigration forms? A Short cut to real immigration Help.
I am all for education. After all, our blog is full of helpful free information for the public. Educating our clients and people in general about Canadian and US Immigration is a passion of mine. But should you Download online immigration applications? In the age of the interent there is a LOT of immigration information [...]
Immigration Lawyer Michael Niren in Yahoo News
Yahoo News Canada recently published an article titled, “Should Canada’s immigration policy favour poor and oppressed or educated and rich?”, with commentary and debate from a number of immigration experts including our own immigration lawyer Michael Niren. He said: “Canada’s immigration history is based on family reunification. This means that a main objective in immigration [...]
Skilled worker applications: How much money to I need to settle in Canada?
Q. I have been approved as a Skilled Worker but need to know how much funds I need to settle in Canada? ________ A. Under the Skilled Worker category of Immigration, the Canada Immigration Officer assessing an application must be satisfied that you have enough funds for settlement in Canada. The funds must be [...]
What work experience is required for a Skilled Worker Application?
Q. I have a few years of work experience but do not know if I qualify for the Skilled Worker Category. Please help. _______________ A. Work experience is a critical requirement for a Skilled Worker applicant. At a minimum, you must have one year of full-time (or the part-time equivalent) of continuous work experience in [...]
Can I qualify under the Skilled Worker Category even if I don’t have 67 points?
Q. I did an assessment of my points under the Skilled Worker Category and I do not think I score the required 67 Points? Can I still qualify? ______________ A. Yes in certain cases you can. Canada accepts Skilled Workers based upon their ability to become economically established in Canada. If the Canadian Immigration Visa Officer [...]
New Years Canadian Immigration Lawyer Top 10 Tips for Immigration Applications
The year is coming to a close and what a year it has been! Below are what I think are THE Immigration Lawyer Top 10 tips for people interested in immigration to Canada. Now our “top 10″ isn’t going to be what you think. I am not going to waste your time feeding you a [...]
Canadian Immigration Help: Where do you turn?
Where to go for Canadian Immigration Help Getting help with Canadian immigration cases is easier said than done. Where do you turn? Call a friend? Call the CIC Help Line? Go on the internet and pick a lawyer with the fanciest website? Its seems with all the sources for help available, the challenging of finding [...]
Need an Immigration Lawyer? Here are the “top 10″ FAQs
Here the FAQs on all you need to know about hiring an Immigration Lawyer 1. Question: Can I handle my immigration application this myself? Do I need an Immigration Lawyer? ANSWER: Of course you can do it yourself. But can you handle it? Should you? That is another story. The best way to know [...]
Three Myths About Immigration In Canada
There is still, unfortunately, plenty of anti-immigration sentiment all across Canada. But the statistics don’t lie. In fact, the reality is often the exact opposite of some of the biggest and untrue myths about immigration in Canada. Only by truly examining statistics about everyday situations, we can really begin to understand Myth #1 Most Immigrants [...]
