Work visas
Successfully hiring a temporary foreign worker or acquiring a work permit in Canada can be a daunting process. Terms and conditions of employment must be matched to immigration law criteria. Proper steps must be taken to reduce processing time.
Various programs are available and can be used to the individual’s and firm’s advantage. In other words, determining which “doors” will lead to a fast approval, and which won’t.
At Pace Law Firm, our immigration lawyers and legal advisors understand Canadian immigration and the regulations/conditions regarding work permits. Contact us for more information.
Various programs are available and can be used to the individual’s and firm’s advantage. In other words, determining which “doors” will lead to a fast approval, and which won’t.
At Pace Law Firm, our immigration lawyers and legal advisors understand Canadian immigration and the regulations/conditions regarding work permits. Contact us for more information.
Study permit
This application is for people who are not Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada and who wish to study temporarily in Canada. A study permit is issued if the application is accepted. A temporary resident visa may also be required.
To be eligible to study in Canada:
You can work part-time on-campus if you are registered as a full-time student at a college or university.
If you want to work in Canada after you graduate from your studies, you must apply for a work permit under the Post-Graduation Work Permit Program. Keep in mind that not all programs are eligible for post-graduation work permits.
To be eligible to study in Canada:
- You must have been accepted by a school, college, university or other educational institution in Canada.
- You must prove that you have enough money to pay for your:
- tuition fees
- living expenses for yourself and any family members who come with you to Canada and
- return transportation for yourself and any family members who come with you to Canada.
- You must be a law-abiding citizen with no criminal record and not be a risk to the security of Canada. You may have to provide a police certificate.
- You must be in good health and willing to complete a medical examination, if necessary.
- You must satisfy an immigration officer that you will leave Canada when you have completed your studies.
You can work part-time on-campus if you are registered as a full-time student at a college or university.
If you want to work in Canada after you graduate from your studies, you must apply for a work permit under the Post-Graduation Work Permit Program. Keep in mind that not all programs are eligible for post-graduation work permits.
visitor visa
Depending on where you live and the reason for your visit, you will need to meet certain entry requirements.
Our Immigration Team can help you understand what requirements you must meet to make your stay in Canada possible.
Our Immigration Team can help you understand what requirements you must meet to make your stay in Canada possible.
super visa
Parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens and permanent residents have a new option for visiting children in Canada for extended period of time. You may be eligible to apply for the Parent and Grandparent Super Visa and enjoy visiting your family in Canada for up to two years without the need to renew your status.
Visiting Canada: Parent and Grandparent Super Visa — Who can apply
To apply for the Parent and Grandparent Super Visa, you must:
You must also:
Visiting Canada: Parent and Grandparent Super Visa — Who can apply
To apply for the Parent and Grandparent Super Visa, you must:
- be the parent or grandparent of a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada;
- be found admissible to Canada; and
- meet certain other conditions.
You must also:
- prove that your child or grandchild in Canada meets a minimum income threshold,
- provide a written statement from that child or grandchild that he or she will give you financial support,
- have valid Canadian medical insurance coverage for at least one year and
- have an immigration medical exam.