Welcome to My Visa Source’s main resource page where you can find brief descriptions of the different immigration topics that will help you navigate through the complexities of Canadian and US Immigration.
We hope that these resource topics will help you as you research more about the immigration topics and their related programs that interest you.
If you need professional legal help, please don’t hesitate to contact us. We would be happy to help solve your immigration challenges and attain your immigration goals.
Click on the heading that interests you to go to that topic's page.
The United States offers a wide variety of visa programs for Canadians and other foreign nationals who want to visit, study or work in the US.
For temporary residence, there is a range of nonimmigrant visas like the TN visa and the L1 Visa for intracompany transferees.
For permanent residence, the US offers employment-based work visas, family-based and family preference-based visa programs for family sponsorship.
If you want to immigrate to Canada from the US, there are several immigration pathways based on what you need.
If you want to study, you can apply for a study permit and further apply for permanent residency through various provincial or federal programs.
You can apply through the federal Express Entry system if you are eligible, or through a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) that can help you gain permanent residency in the long run.
Foreign nationals who want to work in Canada must apply for a temporary work permit to the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
Foreign nationals will be required to meet certain requirements to qualify for a temporary work permit.
However, if they want to work and immigrate to Canada, they must apply for permanent residence at the IRCC.
Are you looking to study in Canada? You will be required to follow some steps before you can get your Canadian study permit. This can include finding a designated learning institution, choosing the perfect study program, getting admitted and arranging financial resources to study in Canada.
Some international students do not require a study permit, this can include if they are a family member or personal staff of an authorized foreign representative, is part of the armed forces from a country participating in the Visiting Forces Act and several other reasons not listed here.
If you want to work during your study program or extend your stay, you can still apply for a study permit to the IRCC.
There are several pathways offered to international students who want to immigrate to Canada. International graduates can apply for several immigration streams offered under different Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPS) based on their needs.
They will be required to meet the general requirements related to connection to the province, language proficiency, valid job offer, valid temporary residence status, work experience, etc.
The government announces the Canada Immigration Levels Plan every year. For 2020-2022, Canada plans to accept a total of 1,053,000 immigrants. Economic Immigrants will make up 58% of total immigration.
Canada expects that the Provincial Nominee Programs, the Quebec Skilled Worker Program, the Quebec Experience Program and newer initiatives such as the Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program and Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot will attract more immigrants than Express Entry.
A designated employer under the Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program (AIPP) is authorized to hire foreign workers without the requirement of a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). To become designated, employers must meet the eligibility requirements of their province.
Employers will be subjected to regular inspection by the Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) if they want to hire a foreign worker under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) and the International Mobility Program (IMP).
Employers must comply with the conditions set out by their program to avoid any penalties.
Permanent Residency Obligation was established by the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA) that requires you to be physically present in Canada for at least 730 days within a 5 year period.
If you have been a permanent resident for less than 5 years, then you must demonstrate that you can meet the requirements. Residency obligation is assessed when you apply for a PR Card renewal or require a temporary travel document to return to Canada. If you fail to meet the residency obligation, you can lose your status as a permanent resident.
The federal Express Entry system uses the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) to rank candidates based on factors like age, education level, language proficiency and work experience.
If you are applying for 1 of the 3 federal economic immigration programs managed by the Express Entry system, you will need a CRS score.
Your CRS score will determine if you qualify for permanent residence in Canada.
You can change your CRS score by improving certain factors like language proficiency and whether or not you are applying with a spouse, you will be awarded points out of 1200.
The National Occupational Classification (NOC) list is used to classify different occupations for immigration purposes. The NOC lists groups of different occupations based on the skill requirement and the responsibilities of the position.
The Skilled Worker NOC list classifies skilled jobs to identify eligible candidates for immigration. Skilled occupations are classified as NOC Skill level 0, A and B.
Based on the skill level, foreign workers will be eligible for several federal and provincial immigration programs.
The NOC Skill Level 0, A and B correspond to occupations that are management positions, professional jobs that require at least a university degree and jobs that require a college diploma, technical training or job-specific training. These include occupations like management positions, doctors, architects, plumbers, electricians, etc.
For foreign workers in skilled occupations, this resource page lists the federal and provincial immigration pathways available.
The NOC Skill level 0, A, B and C refer to skilled and semi-skilled occupations. These occupations range from management-level positions to positions requiring only a high school diploma or job training like long haul truck drivers and hospitality services.
For foreign workers in skilled and semi-skilled occupations, this resource page lists the federal and provincial immigration pathways available.
The NOC Skill levels C and D correspond to occupations that only require a high school diploma and job-specific skills. These occupations include long haul truck drivers, hospitality occupations, food pickers, cleaning staff or oil field workers, etc. Several provincial programs offer different immigration streams targeted at semi-skilled and low-skilled workers.
For foreign workers in skilled occupations, this resource page lists the federal and provincial immigration pathways available.
The Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Program allows Canadian employers to hire temporary foreign workers.
Employers must acquire a positive Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) that will allow the foreign worker to apply for a work permit to the IRCC.
Canadian employers can hire high-wage and low-wage workers. They can also apply through the Global Talent Stream to expedite the processing of their LMIA.
Employers can hire temporary agricultural workers, in-home caregivers and foreign academics through this program.
The Diversity Visa Program is offered by the US Department of State to invite 50,000 immigrants from countries that have a low immigration rate to the US in the last 5 years. Applicants require at least a high school diploma or 2 years of work experience in a field that requires 2 years of professional training.
The Returning Resident Visa, also known as the SB-1 Visa is for lawful permanent residents who were unable to return to the US within their authorized period due to circumstances beyond their control. Applicants must be able to demonstrate that they did not abandon their status as permanent residents.
We hope that you found this resource topic informative, interesting and useful.
My Visa Source stays updated on all immigration news and announcements across Canada and the United States, including sudden changes in government law.
Our legal solutions help individuals, families, businesses and investors from North America and around the globe.
Partnering with an experienced immigration lawyer can greatly increase the likelihood of achieving your specific immigration or visa goals.
Immigration is a complex process that requires strong legal strategy, precise submission of legal documents and perfect attention to detail, reducing the risk of wasted time, money or permanent rejection.
Securing personalized legal help is quick and simple. Begin with our one-minute online assessment form or call us toll-free at 1-888-509-1987.
We have a dedicated team of licensed professionals standing by, ready to answer your immigration and visa questions. We’ve been helping people from over 120 countries for over a decade and can help you too.
Book a personal consultation to speak with an award-winning immigration lawyer either in-person, over the telephone, or through a video conference.
We're open 6am-9pm PST & EST, 7 days a week, and are ready for in-person, phone, and video consultations.
My Visa Source made the process of my partner’s PR a breeze. We did run into an issue in the beginning as my partner initially started his PR progress with the intent of going through his work to get his PR. There were some difficulties that ended up leading us into doing his PR through common-law sponsorship, which ended up being a blessing in disguise as we were appointed a new Lawyer & team.
Harley Jensen was very much on top of everything from quick replies to our emails and if we ran into any difficulties she would always set up a phone call to ease us through the process. There was another lovely lawyer by the name Natasha who was also helping us through some difficulties.
Overall My Visa Source made us feel confident and at ease during this very stressful process. We would like to thank the team for all their hard work. I would definitely recommend them.
5 out of 5 » Rating by: Emily N.
Sharing my experience with MVS. This firm has truly reliable and dependable professionals, no wonder it has won so many awards and accolades. After my initial spouse work permit rejection, I approached MVS and I was assured they’d handle my case sensitively. Bara was very calm and informative, he initiated my process. My wife’s permit case was assigned to Sharon and Marc. ‘Sharon’ is very knowledgeable and precise, she was always reachable and was prompt on her responses during the process. Her follow ups on every step was phenomenal. Such a gem! I blindly recommend her.
Marc on the other hand was the heart of the process, shout out to him as well..
All my stress was washed out as every actions performed by them was promising. I was optimistic and finally received the permits, now I can reunite with my family in coming days.
Couldn’t praise enough. Wish you best to unite and bring happiness to more families like ours.
I wish to personally meet you all one day to thank for what you’ve done. You’ve changed my life.
5 out of 5 » Rating by: Vinayak B.
I've had a very bad experience with an immigration lawyer at another firm in the past, and I was very scare to experience that again. I found My Visa Source online and decided to give them a try because of their great reviews, and I don't regret it for a second!. Amazing experience, they really treated me like a human being and were very upfront and organized with all information.
Angel Pavlou is really an angel, very sweet and helpful, she help us a lot on our first stage of the process with the firm. She is an amazing human being!
Because we were applying through common-in-law sponsorship, my team was Harley and Natasha, an amazing team! We worked for about 4-5 month on the file to make sure everything needed was there. And even though they usually respond within 2-3 business days, by the last portion before submission, our emails were responded by the minute, which we really appreciate as it helped to speed up the process significantly.
Even though our contract with the firm ended with the submission of our application, they left the door open for further questions we may have about what's coming next with our application, which is a big support for us, and we really appreciate (as now we have a long road ahead before a final answer from IRCC comes).
Thanks Team! :)
5 out of 5 » Rating by: Kate T.
At first I was a bit wary because we had some challenges with our spousal sponsorship case and all correspondence was done over the phone or email, but now that my husband has been approved, I can say with confidence I would hire My Visa Source again for any immigration needs. My husband was not even asked for an interview in the end. This firm works many different nationalities and passport holders and there experience is vast.
5 out of 5 » Rating by: Julia C.
After previously going to another immigration service it became glaringly obvious how great this service was. Angel was able to answer all my questions and share with me some options that I had not been told of by the other lawyer. I highly recommend this service.
5 out of 5 » Rating by: David Andrews B.
I absolutely love this firm. Very detailed and best help you can get. They do free consultation too which is great. Angel is amazing. Trevor is great.
Best team at My Visa Source. I was happy with how my application was handled.
5 out of 5 » Rating by: Josh A.
This was a free consult call. I received the call exactly at the time arranged. Irfhan was very helpful, honest and informative. Unfortunately there weren’t many options for my case and he made no false promises. His integrity was impeccable and even though there wasn’t much that could be done he did offer some great suggestions and advice.
5 out of 5 » Rating by: Robin S.
My Visa Source Law MDP is an excellent immigration law firm. They were very supportive and
professional. They answered our many questions with timely and useful feedback.
5 out of 5 » Rating by: W M.
Mr. Shubhrash has been consultant for my immigration procedure and he has been outstanding. made us feel welcome and answered all our questions. He is very knowledgeable and friendly.
5 out of 5 » Rating by: Dishani G.
I am pleased with the service provided by My Visa Source, and recommend My Visa Source for people who are confused about their immigration process and are looking for a helping hand.
5 out of 5 » Rating by: Zina B.
Trusted by thousands, we offer personalized legal services tailored to meet the unique requirements of your immigration goals.
Disclaimer: MyVisaSource was developed to provide visitors from all over the world with information about Canadian and US immigration topics. Your access to this website is subject to our Terms of Use. Communications between you and MyVisaSource are protected by our Privacy Policy but not by the attorney-client privilege or as work product. MyVisaSource is affiliated with the law firm of MVS Law PC and My Visa Source Law MDP, which provides legal services on immigration matters. Only licensed immigration professionals can provide advice, explanation, opinion, or recommendation about possible legal rights, remedies, defenses, options, selection of forms or strategies.
© 2024 My Visa Source – Canadian & US Immigration Lawyers. All rights reserved.