Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) Overview

You will apply to a specific province to be nominated under a specific program. That specific province will process your application and if you are nominated by that province, you are able to apply for a work permit and permanent residence to Canada to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). You may need to apply using the paper-based process, or via the online process via Express Entry.

Either you apply on paper and online via Express entry, you must:

• Meet the eligibility requirements of the province or territory
• Submit an Express Entry profile and meet the minimum criteria for Express Entry, including being eligible for one of the immigration programs – Federal Skilled Worker, Canadian Experience Class or Federal Skill Trade Program.

We are able to determine if you are eligible for any of the following Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP):

• Alberta
• EBritish Columbia
• Manitoba
• New Brunswick
• Newfoundland and Labrador
• Northwest Territories
• Nova Scotia
• Ontario
• Prince Edward Island
• Saskatchewan
• Yukon

LMIA & Work Permit Overview

Almost everyone needs a work permit to work in Canada. A work permit is a document issued by Immigration Canada that allows a foreign national to work for the time specified on the work permit. There are different types of work permit:

• • LMIA based – Issued on the basis of a positive LMIA allows your work for a specific employer at a specific location, open work permit, open spousal work permit and closed work permit.

• • Open work permit – This type of work permit allows you to work for any employer in Canada. These type of work permits may be issued to a temporary resident who has studied full-time at an eligible institution, dependent of a student/worker etc.

We can assist the employer who wants to hire a foreign worker or a worker who has an offer of employment from a Canadian employer, with the processing of application for LMIA and work permit.

Family Sponsorship Overview

If you are a citizen or permanent resident of Canada and at least 18 years old, you can sponsor certain relatives to come to Canada under Family Class, which are:

• your spouse
• your conjugal or common-law partner
• your dependent child (this includes an adopted child)
• other eligible relatives

If your family member can become a permanent resident, they can live, study and work in Canada.

If you are a citizen or permanent resident of Canada, you may be able to sponsor your spouse, common-law or conjugal partner, or dependent children to come to Canada as permanent residents.

There are two streams for spousal or partner sponsorship applications:

• Overseas spousal sponsorship application – For spouses or partners living outside of Canada
• Inside Canada spousal sponsorship application – For a spouse or a partner who is living in Canada. Applicants under this category may also be eligible to apply for an open work permit.

Sponsor your parents and grandparents

If you are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada, you may be able to sponsor your parents or grandparents to become permanent residents under the Family Class.

The program operates using a lottery system and only a limited number of applications are accepted each year. The program typically opens in January every year.

If you would like to sponsor your spouse, partner or child to come to Canada, please contact us.

Parent and Grandparent Super Visa:

As per Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (“IRCC”), “Parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens and permanent residents may be eligible to apply for the parent and grandparent super visa and are able to live in Canada for up to 2 years at a stretch.

​The major requirements are that the sponsor should meet the LICO and the parents are required to buy medical insurance worth CAD$100,000.

How can we help?

• We can complete a pre-assessment to determine your sponsor’s eligibility
• Provide assistance with documentation
• Present a strong application to the concerned visa office

Visitor Visa Overview

A Visitor visa is a temporary resident visa for the purpose of visiting Canada temporarily for purposes such as holiday, visiting relatives, children, friends etc. The grant of visitor visa is at the sole discretion of the visa officer adjudicating your visa application.

The applicant’s trip may be sponsored by children / relatives / friends living in Canada, Sponsorships are certainly helpful, however, they do not guarantee approval of your visa.

Foreign nationals who plan to visit Canada for more than six (6) months, and who have resided in designated countries within a year prior to their arrival in Canada will be required to undergo a medical examination from an IRCC approved panel physician, prior to being granted a Temporary Resident Visa.

How can we help?

• We can complete a pre-assessment to determine your sponsor’s eligibility
• Provide assistance with documentation
• Present a strong application to the concerned visa office

Business Visitor Overview

A business visitor is someone who comes to Canada to take part in international business activities without being part of the Canadian labour market. Business visitors are able to stay for up to six months however they usually stay for few days to few weeks depending on nature of their visit.

Student Visa Overview

Choosing to study in Canada is a rewarding decision that can provide a world class education, a truly multi-cultural learning experience and a network of friends and professional contacts that will benefit you over a lifetime.

For many immigrants to Canada, studying in Canada is the first step in becoming a permanent resident of Canada. Graduates from certain Canadian colleges and universities are eligible for applying post graduate open work permit. This means a student is able to stay in Canada after completion of studies, obtain Canadian work experience that may help him with his application for Permanent Residence to Canada.

In order to study in Canada, you must be accepted into a designated learning institution and have sufficient funds to cover your expenses (study and living) during your stay.

Students from the following countries – China, India, Morocco, Pakistan, Philippines, Senegal and Vietnam are eligible for processing for their Study Permits under the Student Direct Stream (“SDS”). Student from above countries are required to demonstrate that they have the financial resources and language skills to succeed academically in Canada and as such become eligible for faster processing times at respective visa offices.

Full time students in approved programs are authorized to work part time during the school year, and full-time during regularly scheduled study breaks.

Should you have any questions in applying for a study permit to Canada, please contact us.

How can we help?

• We can complete a pre-assessment to determine your eligibility
• Provide assistance with obtaining admission to colleges in Canada
• Present a strong application to the concerned visa office

Self-Employed Overview

Self-employed applicants must have relevant experience within the five-year period immediately preceding the date of application.

Relevant experience in respect of a self-employed person.

For at least two years in the period beginning five years before the date of application:

• Have relevant experience in cultural activities or athletics
• Be willing and able to make a significant contribution to the cultural or athletic life of Canada

Entrepreneur Program Overview

Canada encourages entrepreneurs to immigrate and set up their business in Canada. Having excellent resources and a business-friendly environment, Canada strongly encourages those with an entrepreneurial spirit, who can help grow the economy as well as create employment.

Coming to Canada can be exciting as well as challenging. The Government of Canada as well as some of the Canadian Provinces have created several programs to immigrate

Different Entrepreneur Programs:

• Provincial Entrepreneur Program
• Start Up Visa
• Quebec Entrepreneur Program

For at least two years in the period beginning five years before the date of application:

• We can complete a pre-assessment to determine your eligibility under Entrepreneur Program
• Provide assistance with documentation
• Present a strong application to the concerned visa office

Citizenship Overview

We have a lot experience in assisting our clients to obtain Canadian Citizenship. We help Canadian permanent resident who fulfill the criteria to gain their Canadian Citizenship.

Eligibility requirements:

• Be a permanent resident
• Have lived in Canada for 3 out of the last 5 years**
• Meet English or French language requirements, if you are between ages of 18 & 54
• Have filed taxes, if required
• Pass a citizenship test

Note: Children under the age of 18 are not required to meet the residency requirement as long as they are (a) permanent residents, and (b) have one parent/legal guardian, who is either a Canadian citizen or who is applying to become a Canadian citizen.

How can we help?

• We can complete an assessment to determine your eligibility for Canadian citizenship
• Guide you regarding the required supporting documents
• Prepare a complete citizenship application for submission