How Canadian immigration Lawyers help immigrants obtain full residency in Canada through the newly implemented Express Entry
Canada proudly welcomes newcomers to our country. Our melting pot demographics are part of what makes Canada so diverse. In 2015, Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) created a new system that fast tracks the process of obtaining permanent residency: Express Entry. Becoming a Canadian citizen can seem like overwhelming daunting goal. Luckily, Canadian immigration lawyers are pleased to offer their services and expertise. In order to become a Permanent Resident and then a Canadian citizen, one must go through a number of steps. This can prove to be difficult for those unfamiliar with our immigration system. Fortunately, you don’t have to do it on your own; there are many Canadian immigration lawyers that can help you with the Express Entry process. If you or someone you know is looking to apply for permanent Canadian residency contact a Canadian immigration lawyer. They will assist you in all aspects of your application.
What is Express Entry?
Applying for permanent residency in Canada can be time consuming and can take years to process. The Express Entry system gives non-Canadian residents the chance of receiving full residency in Canada on a more expedited basis. In order to be eligible for Express Entry non-Canadian residents must qualify for one of the two immigration programs: the Federal Skilled Worker Program or the Canadian Experience Class program. Applicants who are nominated by Ontario for permanent residency or have an LMIA (Labour Market Impact Assessment) approved job offer get 600 out of 1200 points, putting them at a significant advantage in receiving an Invitation to Apply (‘ITA’) from CIC. The Applicant must meet other strict criteria to obtain the necessary points and qualify for Express Entry. Some of the factors that influence qualifying for Express Entry are education, skills, work experience, language ability and finances.
How do I apply?
Hiring a Canadian immigration lawyer to assist with your Express Entry application can increase your chances of acceptance. Canadian immigration lawyers will do everything to help grant you Express Entry into Canada. Your lawyer will create your profile and complete the required information. Then CIC will review the Applicant’s profile on a competitive basis along with other candidates in the pool, and decide whether to select the candidate for an Invitation to Apply. The candidates who score the highest will be put into a separate pool. In each round of invitations, CIC offers ITAs to a select group of applicants from that pool to apply for permanent residency. Hiring a Canadian immigration lawyer to advise your throughout the process is highly recommended, as they have the experience on how best to navigate the system.
Canadian immigration lawyers are well-versed in handling Express Entry applications. If you need assistance or guidance, don’t hesitate to contact a Canadian immigration lawyer. They’ll be more than willing to answer any questions you have regarding immigrating to Canada.
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Arghavan Gerami
Arghavan Gerami is the Founder and Senior Counsel at Gerami Law Professional Corporation ('PC'), a full-service immigration law firm in Ottawa, Ontario. Since 2011, Ms. Gerami has focused her practice on immigration and refugee litigation. Prior to that, Ms. Gerami worked at the Ministry of Attorney General and the Department of Justice and had the privilege of serving the Honourable Mr. Justice M. Evans at the Federal Court of Appeal on immigration and administrative law appeals. Ms. Gerami contributes to the Immigration Law Section of the Canadian Bar Association, the Canadian Association of Refugee Lawyers, and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. Ms. Gerami has also published numerous journal articles and presented at various immigration and refugee law conferences and events across Canada.