Bomza Law Group ::: Canadian Permanent Residence, Immigrate to Canada, Canadian Immigration



	*Canadian Immigration - Permanent Status*

Many more persons wish to come to Canada to reside permanently than are permitted on an annual basis. The Canadian government establishes annual targets, with which it complies strictly. As a result, persons applying for permanent residence must be proactive in showcasing their work experience, skills, and education to compete in the race for an immigrant visa.

The Bomza Law Group has represented thousands of persons in obtaining Canadian Permanent Resident status. The high success rate is attributed to a thorough understanding of immigration law, and a keen sense of how to uniquely market each individual candidate throughout the application and presentation process. Where a person’s overall profile requires improvement, the firm’s lawyers will candidly advise and make recommendations to the applicant in preparation for a future application.

The various categories under which one may apply for Canadian Permanent Residence are succinctly described below. The Bomza Law Group remains ready to provide an initial opinion regarding your eligibility or further options following receipt of your completed Assessment form.

Descriptions of Permanent Resident Visas

Independent / Skilled Professionals
To qualify under the immigration selection point system, an Applicant must attain at least 67 points. The Applicant is assessed based on selection criteria including: education, work experience, intended occupation, language skills, age and personal suitability. Primarily, the point system is designed to link the choice of Applicants with Canada’s labour needs.
Business Immigrants
There are several different business related categories under which an application may be brought including: Entrepreneur, Investor, and Self-Employed Person applications. Applicants must unequivocally demonstrate that they meet the definition, as set out in immigration legislation, for the category under which they apply. In addition, the Applicant will ordinarily need to show the ability to create, establish or continue on with business in Canada. A strong application will be one that is properly presented in the context of the Applicant’s particular know-how, business track record, and supporting credentials.
Entrepreneurs must show the intention and ability to establish, purchase or make a substantial investment in a business or commercial venture in Canada that will significantly contribute to the economy and create at least one job for a Canadian citizen or permanent resident other than the Applicant or a family member.
Investors must show demonstrate experience in controlling or directing a successful business venture and show minimum net worth and investment requirements are met. Investments are made for a minimum five year term in government funds, which are passive in nature.
Self Employed Persons must show the intention and ability to establish a business in Canada that will create employment for themselves and that will make a significantly contribute to the economic, cultural or artistic life of Canada.
Family Class
An explicit objective of immigration legislation is to facilitate the reunion of Canadian citizens and permanent residents in Canada with their family members from abroad. However, only certain family members will qualify for sponsorship, including: parents, dependent minor children, dependent minor siblings, grandparents, spouses and fiances. Additionally, a sponsor must demonstrate that s/he is willing and financially able to sponsor the relative. The Minister of Citizenship and Immigration will require the sponsor to sign a three to ten year contract with its department to ensure that the sponsor will be responsible for all essential needs of the sponsored relative without the assistance of social/ welfare resources.
Humanitarian and Compassionate Applications
There may be extenuating circumstances necessitating the admission of a person to Canada as a permanent resident, where they do not fit within one of the above categories. The motivating factors underlying approval of such applications are usually in accord with present public policies and include such cases as:
- Persons having long term financial or emotional attachment to a Canadian citizen or permanent resident
- Common-law and same sex partners of Canadian citizens or permanent residents
- Spouses in abusive relationships who feel compelled to stay in the situation to remain in Canada
- Persons who are not Convention refugees, but who face identifiable personal risk if removed from Canada
- Former Canadian citizens

Additional Requirements

In addition to successfully demonstrating that your case falls within one of the above categories, other statutory requirements must be met in virtually every case; namely:

Medical, Criminality and Security checks must be passed, and

One must possess a valid passport or travel document

Residency Requirements: to maintain Canadian Permanent Residency, one must be present in Canada for 720 days in a 5-year period

Bomza Law Group
Immigration Lawyers
45 St. Clair Avenue West, Suite 1000
Toronto, Ontario, M4V 1K9, Canada
Tel: 416-598-8849 or 1-800-993-9971
Fax: 416-598-0331
www.BomzaLawGroup.com