CANADA

Canada offers a range of immigration opportunities for skilled individuals and professionals, including utilizing the "Express Entry" process for the Skilled Worker, the Canadian Experience Class ("CEC") categories and various Provincial Nominee Programs ("PNPs") across Canada, as well as Self-Employed persons (i.e. Farmers, self employed professionals in the arts and athletics).

Many of Canada's permanent resident options are self-sponsored, meaning that eligibility is based on individual credentials, and that sponsorship by an Employer is not always necessary. This contrasts with the United States, where most permanent resident options for professionals require a U.S. based employer/petitioner.

Our firm successfully represents a high volume of applications under these categories. The regulations and policies change frequently, and we are adept at anticipating developments and implementing strategies to successfully navigate our clients through the process. Charles W. Pley has written articles and has lectured at legal symposiums in particular on the evolving options under the various new Provincial Nominee Programs available across Canada.

For qualified individuals in most jurisdictions, processing times for these categories are generally 12 to 18 months, but for Self Employed cases the processing time can be significantly longer.

For more information about the options that might best fit your circumstances, please visit our Getting Started page and complete our free on-line questionnaire.