Individuals planning to visit Canada as tourists must apply for visitor visas, also known as temporary resident visas (TRV), which permit entry and limited-duration stays within Canada. Visitor visa applications require applicants to establish eligibility, possess valid passports, demonstrate good health status, provide sufficient fund evidence, and show clear intention to depart Canada upon visa expiration.
Online applications remain available through Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) portals. Application forms mandate personal information provision, Canadian visit purpose explanations, travel plan details, and additional relevant information. Processing fees accompany all applications. Biometric submissions including fingerprints and photographs constitute mandatory requirements, with potential interview requirements at Canadian embassies or consulates.
Visitor visa refusals occur frequently for various reasons. Our experienced legal team assists applicants throughout the application process to maximize visa approval chances. Furthermore, refused visa decisions may be appealed to the Federal Court, where our firm has achieved considerable success in securing visa grants even following multiple prior refusals.
Entrepreneurs possessing innovative business concepts and adequate resources for Canadian start-up establishment may qualify for Start-Up Visa Program (SUV) applications. This program provides permanent residency pathways for entrepreneurs demonstrating capacity to create innovative business ideas, generate employment opportunities, and compete on global scales.
SUV eligibility mandates applicants to: secure letters of support from designated organizations (government-designated entities or venture capital funds with start-up investment mandates); achieve minimum Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 5 proficiency in English or French; demonstrate adequate financial resources supporting applicants and family members in Canada; and successfully complete medical and security screening processes.
Applicants must first secure designated organization commitments supporting their business ideas. Designated organizations assess business concepts, applicant execution capabilities, and potential Canadian economic contributions. Our firm assists clients in contacting designated organizations and presenting innovative ideas effectively. Following letter of support acquisition, applicants complete SUV applications including personal information, business idea details, and supporting documentation, accompanied by non-refundable processing fees and permanent residence fees.
Post-submission requirements include medical examinations by Canadian government-approved physicians and security screenings encompassing criminal record checks. Immigration officers may request additional information or interviews before rendering approval or rejection decisions. The Start-Up Visa Program attracts entrepreneurial talent to Canada while fostering economic growth, offering excellent permanent residency pathways for qualified entrepreneurs.
Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIA) represent decisions rendered by Service Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program that Canadian employers may need before hiring foreign workers on temporary bases. LMIAs constitute critical steps in foreign worker recruitment processes.
Employers must demonstrate that foreign workers possess in-demand skills and that no qualified Canadian citizens or permanent residents are available for position fulfillment. Wage and working condition requirements must match specific position standards, providing foreign workers with equivalent conditions to Canadian citizens or permanent residents.
Employers complete LMIA applications providing comprehensive job opening details and intended foreign worker information, along with government-requested supporting documentation. LMIA requirements include job requirement identification, recruitment effort documentation, evidence that foreign worker hiring will not negatively impact labour markets, and wage and working condition compliance. Our firm assists both employers with LMIA applications and workers with subsequent work permit acquisition, significantly enhancing success probabilities throughout these onerous processes.
Canadian work permits remain widely available for foreign nationals seeking temporary Canadian employment. The Canadian government recognizes immigrant importance to national economic prosperity and has established various programs assisting temporary foreign workers in obtaining Canadian employment. The Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) enables Canadian employers to hire foreign workers for positions that Canadians cannot or will not fill. The International Experience Canada (IEC) program accommodates young adults desiring Canadian residency and employment for periods up to two years, including Working Holiday Visa categories permitting temporary work in Canada.
Canada hosts world-renowned educational institutions welcoming international students. Students planning Canadian studies exceeding six months require study permits. Initial steps involve researching and selecting schools and programs, ensuring institutions qualify as designated learning institutions (DLI) with study permit-eligible programs.
Following school and program selection, applicants must secure admission and obtain institutional acceptance letters. Study permit applications require multiple documents including valid passports, DLI acceptance letters, financial support evidence, and English or French language proficiency proof. Online applications through IRCC portals require application fee payments and complete document submissions. Interview requirements at Canadian embassies, high commissions, or consulates may apply in certain cases.
Post-submission periods involve awaiting IRCC decisions, with processing times varying by circumstance. Approved applications result in study permit issuance. Our office provides expertise and experience throughout every process stage, guiding clients toward successful study permit acquisition.
