Bomza Law Group ::: Visit Canada, Working Temporarily in Canada, Canadian Work Visa, Intracompany Tranfer



	*Canadian Immigration - Temporary Status*

There are a variety of reasons why someone may seek temporary admission to Canada. Whether you are an individual seeking to work, study or visit Canada or a corporation seeking to bring an employee to work on a contract basis, certain immigration requirements must be met before appearing at the Canadian border or the airport. Nothing could be more frustrating than arriving at Vancouver International Airport or Niagara Falls’ Peace Bridge or the Detroit Tunnel border only to find that you are missing a document or that you applied under the wrong category.

In ascertaining and facilitating all that is required, the Bomza Law Group has assisted thousands of persons in presenting successful applications to Citizenship and Immigration Canada. Most importantly, the firm’s legal services are delivered in a fashion that seeks to avoid unnecessary time delays and aggravation. The firm has provided effective service to both corporations and individuals coming to Canada for a limited period of time.

There are many types of visas issued for temporary purposes, for which an application may be made. To determine whether you are eligible to come to Canada for a particular purpose for a defined time period, please review the brief descriptions below and complete the attached electronic Assessment Form. Our experienced immigration lawyers and knowledgeable paralegal staff will respond quickly to provide you with an initial opinion as to your options for coming to Canada.

Descriptions of Visas of a Temporary Nature:

Employment Authorizations
Where a position is available for which there is no qualified Canadian citizen or permanent resident available, an offer may be made to that person. In conjunction with Human Resources Development Canada, a job validation process must be completed for most positions, and approved before an employment authorization may be issued. In other enumerated instances, job validation is not required.

NAFTA and GATS Work Permits
To enhance trading relations between Canada and the U.S., the North American Free Trade Agreement was introduced. To avoid delays or impairment to the trade of goods and services, the need for temporary entry of particular business persons and professionals has been recognized. Under subsection 19(4)(p) of the Immigration Regulations, qualified Canadians and Americans may now obtain one of several types of visas to more easily carry on business between the countries.
Intra-Corporate/Intracompany Transfer Work Permits
Often a company will have a subsidiary or affiliate company outside of Canada. This visa category allows the transfer of qualified employees to the Canadian company.
Software Development Work Permits
To meet the growing demand in Canada for Information Technology professionals, a Pilot Project has been introduced, which allows qualified IT professionals to gain quick entry without the additional hurdle of the job validation process.
Student Authorizations
Persons wishing to study full time in Canada must demonstrate that they have an offer of acceptance to a full time program at a recognized educational institution, the financial resources to support themselves fully, and the intention to depart from Canada following studies.
Visitor Visas
Persons coming to Canada for pleasure or exploration of possible future employment opportunities with no intention to reside permanently may be issued a visitor visa for single or multiple entries. There are several countries whose citizens are exempt from applying for a visitor visa before appearing at a port of entry.
Live-In Caregiver Program
This program has been in place since 1992 to meet the labour market shortage of live-in caregivers. It allows qualified persons to enter Canada to provide care in private households to the elderly, to disabled persons and to children. Qualified candidates will have successfully completed studies equivalent with a Canadian secondary education, as well as six months of training or twelve months experience relating to caregiving; and be able to communicate in English. Ordinarily a live-in caregiver is admitted for a two year period, after which time they may apply for Permanent Residence from within Canada.
Minister’s Permits
Certain exceptional circumstances exist, which fall outside the usual temporary purposes underlying the other visas described here, for example: the person is inadmissible for a medical reason. The need for the person to be in Canada must be sufficiently compelling and outweigh the risk of their presence in Canada. In such instances, a person might receive a Minister’s permit to enter Canada for a defined temporary 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
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