In today's economy, companies, big or small, regional or multinational, enjoy the services of foreign workers in senior executive, professional, highly skilled technical positions or trades. Accordingly, there is a complex and lengthy bureaucratic process governing the admission of foreign workers. Our Labour, Employment and Human Rights lawyers can guide employers, regardless of sector, through the process by generating:
- The facilitation of entry into Canada and the U.S. for frequent Business Visitors
- Temporary resident visas
- Work permits exemptions for after-sales services providers, performing artists etc.
- Work permits for intra company transfers of senior executive, specialized knowledge employees, professionals, consultants or other labour market opinion exempted situations
- Labour market Opinions from Human Resources and Social Development Canada (when a shortage of skilled employees has to be demonstrated prior to hiring a foreign workers)
- Bulk work permit applications
- Special temporary permits to overcome an inadmissibility ground (due to a previous criminal conviction or medical condition)
- Young Worker Programs (for interns and trainees)
- Spousal work permits
- Study permits for family members
- Permanent residence
- Canadian citizenship
- General border-crossing troubleshooting