Immigration Law

This program is similar to the Canadian Experience Class and is designed for immigration candidates who have worked or studied in Quebec and who wish to obtain Canadian Permanent Residence. This program allows for candidates to obtain a CSQ faster than the regular Quebec Skilled Workers Program if all conditions are met. The fees for preparing this application range from $2,000 to $3,000 depending upon the complexity of the file.

The Canadian Experience Class of application is an express entry process designed for individuals who have their temporary residency in Canada and have established themselves within their field. These individuals are acquainted with Canada and already integrated to a large degree. The professional fees for preparing this application range from $2,500 to $7,000 depending upon complexity of the file.

Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP) is an express entry application that provides an opportunity to apply for the permanent residency in Canada via the accelerated Express Entry application management system. The professional fees for preparing this application range from $2,500 to $7,000 depending upon complexity of the file.

The Province of Quebec and Canada offer a very popular family sponsorship process under its family reunification program. This program requires a sponsor residing within Quebec. As with other applications, candidates must fulfill Federal and Provincial criteria to qualify. The professional fees for preparing this application range from $3,500 to $5,000 depending upon complexity of the file. Additional fees apply for additional family members.

Quebec offers a very vigorous investor applicant program. These applications can be among the most challenging given their nature. A number of set minimum criteria are established and can vary year to year, including minimal net assets, minimal management experience, intention to settle in Quebec, investment agreements, and a specific investment into government investment program for a preset period of time.

This temporary work permit, also called a “closed-work permit” allows a foreign worker to work for a specific employer for a certain period of time. This type of work permit is subject to a job offer from a Canadian employer and must generally be supported by a positive Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) which concludes that there is no Canadian citizen or permanent resident available to perform the work in question.

The Quebec Skilled Worker Program was developed in coordination with the Canadian Federal Government and is designed to enable highly trained and educated candidates to immigrate to Quebec.

Study Permits for a duration of more than six months require admission to a designated learning institution. The permits are issued for a fee by the Government of Canada. The process differs according to a number of variables such as whether you are already in Canada and this is your first application, and whether you are a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, and Danish citizen applying from Greenland, a French Citizen applying from Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon, etc.

Canadian permanent residency can be obtained by international students. Our Study to Immigrate program helps to guide you through the process, even assisting in finding the right university and study program suitable for immigration purposes. The professional fees for the Study to Immigrate application are $3000 to $4000 depending upon complexity of the file.

These work permits are intended for the spouses of specialized temporary workers. The permit for the spouse is “open” meaning that they do not have to indicate a specific employer sponsor. This is essentially a sub-category of a spousal sponsorship and this permit is dependent upon the main permit of the sponsoring spouse.

We refer refugee matters to the top attorneys in Quebec in this matter, and then offer to work collaboratively if needed. Our attorneys have even travelled to the U.S. Border as pre-arranged in order to meet refugee claimants whom they were assisting.

Appeals and reviews of decisions regarding refugee claims visitor visas, study permits, permanent residence or citizenship applications are either handled in-house or subcontracted to top-level attorneys specialized in these sorts of matters. We work collaboratively with our colleagues to ensure the highest success rate.

Some candidates for study permits or work permits obtain Letters of intention of refusal or Letters of refusals from the immigration authorities. It is sometimes possible to contest these decisions when sufficient grounds exist for a reconsideration of your file by another immigration officer. Our lawyers can assist in preparing submission letters to support the request of a revision of a refusal of your applications. The fees vary depending on the complexity of the case.

Immigration is a fast-moving, dynamic field of practice. As new governments are elected and new policies enacted, methods and strategies must be adapted in consequences. If your immigration needs do not seem to fit into any of the standard avenues, please do not despair. Schedule a consultation with a qualified attorney, in person or by telephone or videoconference if you are out of the country. We pride ourselves in our ability to find solutions that fulfill the needs of our clients.