Having an experienced and knowledgeable Canadian immigration attorney, whether the client is within or outside of Canada, is essential when dealing with Canadian authorities. Keeping up-to-date with the latest developments in Canadian immigration law, rules, policies, and procedures for processing various applications for immigrant visa, work permits, and study permits is absolutely necessary for an effective Canadian immigration attorney to achieve successful results in customer name. Additionally, when a client is faced with enforcement proceedings, such as a detention review, an admissibility hearing, or an appeal to the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada or the Federal Court of Canada, the defense skills of an attorney with Experience are advantageous to present and present successfully and arguing the case.
A Canadian immigration attorney represents:
– Qualified individuals and entrepreneurs who wish to immigrate and make a positive contribution to Canada;
– family members who wish to emigrate to Canada to reunite with their relatives;
– People requiring immigration assistance with corporate transfers;
– People in Canada who wish to change or regularize their immigration status;
– People in Canada who can be brought before deportation or immigration admissibility proceedings.
An experienced attorney can prepare and present an impressive package that highlights the client’s most positive qualities to Canadian officials, prepare the client thoroughly for the interview at the Canada Visa or Canada Immigration Office, or represent the client who may be facing enforcement proceedings in Canada.
Skilled Worker Class, Canadian Experience Class, Provincial Nominated Programs, Executive Class
If a client is eligible to apply to immigrate to Canada under one of these programs, an experienced Canadian immigration attorney will prepare an application packet that puts the client’s qualifications and personal situation in the best light for Canadian officials to consider.
Visa officers at Canadian consulates or embassies around the world review Canadian permanent residency applications. For an experienced attorney, keeping up with the applicable regulations, rules, and guidelines is only part of the job, as there is also a discretionary component that can be exercised by the decision-making officer. An attorney’s experience preparing and filing these types of applications, as well as dealing with various Canadian immigration and visa officials, ensures quality representation throughout the application process.
Visitor visa, study visa or work visa for Canada
If the client requests to visit, study or work in Canada (temporary residence), a Canadian immigration attorney will assess the client’s situation, determine the most suitable program, and prepare a complete application package for Canadian officials to consider.
Canadian temporary residency applications are generally considered by visa officials at Canadian consulates or embassies around the world. In some cases, an application can be made from Canada. Although the determination of visa officers and immigration officers are governed by regulations, rules and guidelines, there is also a discretionary component that can be exercised by the decision maker. With the experience of an attorney in these types of cases, the client receives quality and informed representation throughout the application process.
Sponsorship, Humane and Compassionate Motives, Criminal Rehabilitation
If the client is already in Canada, a Canadian immigration attorney will review the particular situation and determine if the client qualifies for one of these applications to become a permanent resident of Canada.
These discretionary requests are considered by immigration officers at Canadian immigration centers. Although it is important to be thoroughly familiar with the applicable regulations, rules, and guidelines, an experienced attorney will be able to address the relevant circumstances of the client’s specific personal situation. Experience in dealing with various immigration officers in these types of cases provides the client with effective representation throughout the application process.
Detention, Admissibility and Appeal Division Hearings, Applications to the Federal Court of Canada
If the client is faced with one of these immigration proceedings, an experienced Canadian immigration attorney can provide the client with effective representation to argue the case at review, hearing or appeal.
The key factors for a lawyer to successfully defend the client’s case in court or in an immigration court are preparation, knowledge and experience. A Canadian immigration attorney who is fully prepared with the facts of the client’s case, relevant legislative provisions, and court decisions is essential to successfully preparing the client for the hearing or appeal.
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