Business Immigration Attorney Canada

Applying for business immigration to Canada? Hiring a business immigration attorney may be a wise consideration to help you understand and prepare for the process. Many people have heard stories of people who have successfully obtained their visas on their own without hiring a professional consultant or attorney-but it's just that-stories.

Because immigration laws are ever changing and very complex, having a basic understanding of what is involved in the visa process is simply not a good enough reason to take the risk of a long, drawn out complicated process, or even being denied your visa. Many people inadvertently create more problems that impact their status for a long time after their visa has been issued. It is important for you to be highly involved and educated in the process-while working with a professional attorney as part of your team.

Why Consider a Business Immigration Attorney At All?

The stated mission of the Citizen and Immigration Canada (CIC) is to build a stronger Canada by:

• maximizing the benefits from the global movement of people;
• protecting refugees at home and abroad;
• defining membership in Canadian society; and
• managing access to Canada.

The three classes of business immigrants Canada accepts are investors, entrepreneurs, and self-employed persons. A business immigration attorney can help you with this complex process.

How Can a Business Immigration Attorney Help Me?

Immigration attorneys act as legal representative for applicants in the business visa process, and practice primarily in immigration law. Many have a greater degree of expertise in immigration law and it would be wise to ask your attorney what percentage of their practice is spent on immigration laws and the applicant process to gauge their expertise in resolving your legal issues in an efficient and cost effective manner.

What Exactly Does An Immigration Attorney Do?

• Assesses your case and determines your eligibility.
• Presents a retainer agreement that sets out the lawyer's responsibilities as well as legal fees.
• Assists you in gathering all the documentation necessary and relevant to your case, as well as helping you complete the application forms that may require specialized software.
• Prepares and submits the application package in a well-organized fashion to the appropriate visa office.
• Monitors the application process and whether your interview will be waived or if the application is refused.
• Prepares you for the interview/appeal decision.
• Attends the interview with you at the visa office.
• Notifies you in writing whether you have been accepted or denied your application for a visa.