Our Recent Immigration Success Stories

Challenging an “Application to Cease Refugee Protection”

When our clients first contacted our office, we knew it was going to be a challenging case. Our clients had received an Application to Cease Refugee Protection due to re-availment (i.e. returning to their country of persecution) and needed assistance for their hearing before the Refugee Protection Division. The clients had been in Canada for a number of years and had established themselves. Through extensive case law research and preparation, we developed our legal arguments and strategy.

We are thankful that the Member agreed with our position and dismissed the Application, which allowed our clients to retain their status as Permanent Residents in Canada. We are thrilled with the result and wish them all the best as they continue to build their future in Canada.

Fighting a Removal Order at the Immigration Appeal Division

A client approached us to assist with his removal order appeal after a finding of misrepresentation on his permanent residence application. As a part of preparation in anticipation of the hearing we prepared comprehensive documentary disclosure in support of his case and conducted extensive client interviews. After many hearing preparation sessions, we were satisfied our client was prepared and ready for his hearing.

On the date of the hearing, and after a lengthy and emotional testimony from our client, the Minister agreed to a joint recommendation to allow the appeal on humanitarian and compassionate grounds. Despite the seriousness of the misrepresentation, the Member considered the proposal and agreed rendering a decision on the spot to allow the appeal. We are very pleased that we were able to assist our client in retaining his permanent resident status in Canada!

 

CEO Approved under Intra-Company Category to Set Up His Company in Canada

We were retained by a company based in the UAE to assist with the transfer of its CEO to Canada. Upon defining a proper business structure, they registered an affiliate of the UAE company in Toronto. The Canadian affiliate was still at the start-up stage, and did not have any employees. The CEO wanted to come to Canada to set up the new company as soon as possible to expand their market reach in Ontario. After getting to know more about the business need and timelines of the expansion to the Canadian market, we suggested to proceed with an Intra-Company Transferee work permit application for the main applicant, an open work permit for his spouse and study permits for the children.

A well-crafted business plan was provided upon our review, with emphasis on the benefits the Canadian economy would have by launching the business as planned. It showed that the company would be able to create jobs for Canadians and/or permanent residents, which is significant for the economy. We requested expedited processing of the application, and are very happy that the applications for the whole family were approved within a month! The foreign worker is already in Canada, working towards launching the operation of the Canadian business.

Doing Our Part at BLG PC To Help Ease Canada’s Labour Shortages

We represent a number of companies for whom we have obtained many positive Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) decisions over the years. These companies bring temporary foreign workers for a period of time, then these workers may apply for permanent residence.

Now it is more and more difficult to find qualified workers, not only in Canada, but around the world. With our aging population retiring, young people have many options. So, employers must adapt to this rapidly changing labour market.

As the demand for workers escalates, we are in the course of submitting many LMIA applications. If you intend to bring foreign workers next year and you need an LMIA, now is the time to contact us, as the preparation time required to submit complex and technical applications is growing.

Recently, using innovative strategies, we were able to obtain positive LMIAs in record time – sometimes within a couple of weeks, for both high-wage and low-wage positions. Our clients were extremely pleased, and as were we, with another BLG PC success story!