Beginning your journey to Canada is an exciting time filled with hope, promise and opportunity.
Hundreds of thousand of new immigrants are welcomed each year by Canada. Immigration has, and always will be an important developmental tool for Canada.
At Rizzotto Law Firm, our lawyers and staff are direct descendants and immigrants to Canada. They have personally experienced leaving their home country to build a better and brighter future here in Canada.
We are able to best deal with your immigration needs for the following application classes:
Business class program
The Investor The Investor must have a provable net worth of $800,000 legally obtained Canadian Funds. The investor must place $400,000 with Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) for a term of 5 years and 2 months without interest.
The Investor must have a provable net worth of $800,000 legally obtained Canadian Funds. The investor must place $400,000 with Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) for a term of 5 years and 2 months without interest.
The Entrepreneurs
The Entrepreneur must own and/or actively manage a business in Canada.
Entrepreneurs must demonstrate business experience and a minimum legally obtained net worth of $300,000 Canadian Funds.
The Entrepreneur must commit to managing and owning at least one-third of a business of a defined size for at least one year, within the three year period of landing here in Canada.
The Self Employed
The Self-employed person is required to have either:
Relevant experience that will enable them to make a significant contribution to the cultural or athletic life
of Canada; or
Experience in farm management and the intention and ability to purchase and manage a farm here in Canada.
skilled worker classes
Foreign Nationals lend their skills to Canadian employers to support and expand the Canadian economy.
Before a Work permit is granted three of the following must occur:
An employer must first offer you a job.
HRSDC must then confirm your job offer and provide you with a labor market opinion.
After HRSDC confirms that a Foreign National may fill the job, we will make the application for your Work Permit.
A minimum paid full time work experience requirement must be met. Your job must also be mentioned on the National Occupation Classification list.
A proof of funds must also be demonstrated.
Your language skills in English and/or French will be evaluated. Your language skills are an important factor for consideration regarding the granting of your Work Permit.
sponsorships
If you are 18 years of age or older and are a permanent resident living in Canada, you may be able to sponsor your family members who also want to live in Canada.
Sponsors will have to commit 10 years of support to those they successfully sponsor.
You may sponsor relatives or family members abroad if they are:
parents and grandparents;
spouses, common-law or conjugal partners 16 years of age and older;
dependent children, including adopted children;
children under 18 years of age whom you intend to adopt;
brothers, sisters, nephews, nieces or grandchildren who are orphans; under the age of 18 and not married or in a common-law relationship; or
you may also sponsor one relative of any age if you do not have an aunt, uncle or family member from the list above who you could sponsor or who is already a Canadian citizen, Indian or permanent resident.
Contact our lawyers to find out what obligations you will have to reunite your family.
Visitor & Work Visas, and Study Permits
As the world becomes more globalized, it is imperative to expand your knowledge base and international education, work and life experiences.
Enhance your life by studying at one of Canada’s excellent educational institutions, gain valuable work experience or simply visit this vast and wonderful country.
Not all Foreign Nationals require Study Permits. If your education program is 6 months or less, you may not require a Study Permit. However, if you feel you may be changing your program duration, a Study Permit may be recommended.
Contact Rizzotto Law Firm to ensure that the proper application process is initiated.
Refugee Claims
Canada is recognized worldwide for its Humanitarian, Peacekeeping and Compassionate nature. Refugees are those people who require Canada’s assistance because they have a real fear and apprehension of returning to their home Country. Canada offers safe haven to persons with a well-founded fear of persecution, as well as those at risk of torture or cruel and unusual treatment or punishment.
Canada has singed the United Nations 1951 Geneva Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees and its 1967 Protocol.
There are three refugee classes:
Convention Refugee Abroad Class;
Country of Asylum Class; and
Source Country Class.
Refugees will have to undergo criminal, medical and security screening before resettlement and/or asylum is granted.
Passport & Travel Documents
From time to time, you will require documentation to travel outside of Canada. Our Lawyers are experienced and are well respected Notary Publics, able to provide you with the required documentation.
Appeals
If you or your family have immigrate to Canada, but have been denied, it is important to consult with our lawyers immediately. Your rights to appeal are time sensitive, and the Rules are complicated. We will review your file and guide you responsibly and advocate on your behalf rigorously and forcefully.
