Temporary Residence Immigration
Our Halifax, Nova Scotia-based lawyers are here to help you with your application for temporary residence status in Canada. Below are examples of typical temporary residence categories for immigrating to Canada.
Temporary foreign workers
The upcoming and new Canadian immigration rules have made temporary work in Canada more complex and less certain. The process of obtaining a work permit varies depending on the type of job and whether a visa is required.Sometimes it is as simple as showing up at the border or airport with the proper paperwork. In other cases it is a complex, lengthy matter. You may need to: prove there are no Canadians available to fill the position, apply for an entry visa, attend an interview at a Canadian embassy abroad. We handle all aspects of bringing foreign workers (and their families) to Canada.
Corporate Immigration Law
We assist in-house legal counsel and human resources departments with corporate immigration matters such as business visitors, intra-company transferees and other statutory or treaty-based work permits. We understand the time constraints human resources departments are under to fill a position so we give canadian business immigration work priority and can generally turn the paperwork around within 48 hours.
Students and Visitors
Whether you want your parents to visit you in Canada or to send your son or daughter here for university, we are happy to assist with the immigration process. Generally, these types of applications are straightforward and do not need a lawyer. However, there are many different categories of temporary residents and each Canadian embassy has slightly different application requirements. If there are any special circumstances (such as previous refusals by the Canadian embassy, or any previous criminal charges or convictions, etc) or should you simply wish to use a lawyer, we are happy to provide our expertise and representation on any temporary resident application.
Live-in Caregivers
The Government of Canada demands very specific requirements from the employee and employer for this type of work permit. Live-in Caregiver is a unique category of temporary foreign worker. After two years of full-time employment, the caregiver is eligible to apply for permanent residence without leaving Canada.The initial work permit application is more comprehensive than a regular work permit application. Criminal, medical and security clearances are completed at the time of the application in the Canadian visa office in the applicant’s home. These clearances pave the way to immigrate to Canada as a permanent resident.