Canadian Immigration Lawyer
Barrie
- Specializing in All Types of Immigration Cases
- Over 20 Years of Experience
- Excellent Success Rate
Immigration Services
Family Sponsorship
Family Sponsorship
We provide the full range of services to assist Canadian citizens and permanent residents to bring their foreign family members to live in Canada. Our firm’s many years of experience with spousal and common-law partner sponsorship provides unparalleled expertise and guidance through Canada’s complex sponsorship process.
Spousal sponsorship
A Canadian citizen or permanent resident can sponsor their foreign national husband or wife for permanent residence in Canada.
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Common-law partner sponsorship
Canadian citizens or permanent residents can sponsor a foreign national partner if they been living together continuously for at least one year.
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Parental sponsorship
Canadian citizens or permanent residents can sponsor their foreign parents for permanent residence if they have sufficient income to do so.
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Child sponsorship
A Canadian citizen or permanent resident can sponsor their foreign national child for permanent residence in Canada.
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Undeclared Family Members
Canada has now renewed a pilot program to allow certain applicants to sponsor their previously undeclared family members.
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Super visas
Foreign parents of a Canadian citizen or permanent resident can apply for a super visa which allows for extended visits of up to two years at a time.
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Express Entry
Express Entry Applications
The advent of the Express Entry system has added a new layer of complexity onto Canada’s already complicated immigration system. The Law Office of Matthew Jeffery has been working with the E.E. since its inception, and has developed an in-depth expertise in setting up E.E. profiles, and assisting successful registrants to apply for permanent residence.
Express Entry profiles
An Express Entry profile must be created in order to apply for permanent residence in Canada under the Canadian Experience Class, Federal Skilled Worker Category, or Federal Skilled Trades Category.
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Skilled Worker applications
Or many years the Skilled Worker category has been the main source of immigration to Canada. Foreign nationals who possess higher education, have skilled work experience, and can speak English or French can apply for permanent residence as a Skilled Worker.
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CRS Calculator
To effectively rank immigration candidates, the government created a merit-based points system that assigns a score to all candidates in the Express Entry pool. This point system is known as CRS (Comprehensive Ranking System). The score assigned to the candidates is referred to as the CRS score.
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Provincial Nomination applications
Each province in Canada has its own small immigration program and can nominate a limited number of new immigrants each year.
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Canadian Experience Class applications
Those who have at least one year or skilled work experience in Canada and who can speak good English or French can apply for permanent residence through the Canadian Experience Class.
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Labour Market Impact Assessments
A job offer in Canada that has been government-approved through the Labour Market Impact Assessment process can be used for purposes of applying for permanent residence or in order to obtain a work permit.
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Permanent Resident Cards
Permanent Resident Card Renewals
Extending a permanent resident card for a further five years can be a complex undertaking. Our office has years of experience with highly complicated P.R. card renewal cases, bringing our clients a level of expertise that is unmatched in the industry.
P.R. card renewals on exceptional or H&C grounds
A permanent resident who has not met the residency requirement can renew their PR card on humanitarian grounds if some exceptional circumstance has prevented them from residing in Canada. A renewal may also be made if the permanent resident has been working for a Canadian company abroad or has been accompanying a Canadian citizen spouse abroad.
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Regular P.R. card renewals
Those permanent residents who have met the residency requirement of being in Canada for at least 2 in the past 5 years can renew their permanent resident card on this basis.
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Travel Document applications
Permanent residents who are outside of Canada and whose PR card has expired can apply for a travel document in order to return to Canada.
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Residency Appeals
A Canadian citizen or permanent resident can sponsor their foreign national child for permanent residence in Canada.
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Citizenship
Citizenship Applications
Permanent residents of Canada who have fulfilled the requirements to apply for citizenship will benefit from the expert guidance of our office to best ensure the quick success of their application. We have years of experience dealing with highly complex citizenship matters and offer unparalleled expertise to those applying for Canadian citizenship.
Citizenship applications
Canadian permanent residents can apply for citizenship if they have physically resided in Canada for a specified period of time.
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Residency questionnaires
In the course of a citizenship application the citizenship authorities may request further information in order to ascertain whether an applicant is actually meeting the residency requirement for citizenship.
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Citizenship interviews
If the citizenship authorities have continuing doubts as to whether an applicant is meeting the requirements to obtain citizenship, they may schedule an interview either with a citizenship officer or a citizenship judge.
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Citizenship appeals
Where a citizenship application has been rejected by the authorities, an appeal may be made to the Federal Court within 30 days.
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Citizenship revocation matters
A job offer in Canada that has been government-approved through the Labour Market Impact Assessment process can be used for purposes of applying for permanent residence or in order to obtain a work permit.
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BARRIE IMMIGRATION LAWYER
Looking for an immigration lawyer Barrie that will provide you with ongoing support and advice on immigration matters? Matthew Jeffery is a licensed attorney with more than 20 years of experience specializing in immigration matters. Whether you need help applying for permanent residence, citizenship or work permits, Mr. Jeffery is ready to review your case and let you explore your options. He has a law degree from Osgoode Hall Law School and is authorized by the Canadian government to appear before the Canadian courts for immigration appeals and other litigation matters.
We CAN help you TO immigrate to Canada
Every year, more than 300,000 newcomers are accepted in Canada as permanent residents. Thousands more come in as students, workers, and visitors. To facilitate this immigration, the government has developed a robust system that promotes a multi-cultural society that’s diverse and rich in history.
If you wish to immigrate to Canada, there are many different categories of immigration programs that you can apply for. From Express Entry to Sponsorship programs, Skilled Worker Programs and Provincial Nomination Immigration Programs, there are numerous categories available for you. Get professional help to determine which immigration category is ideal for you.
You can begin by browsing through our website for extensive information regarding different immigration programs. We offer a free assessment form that you can fill out to help us understand your circumstances better and recommend the immigration program that’s right for you.
Should you need one-on-one consultation at our law office in Barrie, we’re happy to help. Our immigration lawyers are ready to assist you in filling out your application and secure all the supporting documents needed.
At the law office of Matthew Jeffery, we come with years of experience in immigration law. We’ve helped clients from all over the world fulfill their dream of living, working and/or studying in Canada. We can help you pursue all available options depending on your unique circumstances.
Law Office of Matthew Jeffery
The law office of Matthew Jeffery has helped thousands of people with their immigration matters. We specialize in immigration, citizenship and refugee matters. Our long history with all immigration stakeholders and impressive success rates guarantee our clients top quality service. We are one of the few law firms in Barrie that focuses exclusively on citizenship, immigration and refugee law.
We have an expertise in complex immigration cases including appeals to the Refugee Appeal Division and inadmissibility cases for foreigners applying for permanent residence in Canada.
We can come in at every level of the immigration process – from the application process to representing clients in the Supreme Court of Canada. Our founder and principal lawyer, Mathew Jeffery is a certified specialist in citizenship and immigration law and refugee protection. He is not only a teacher of immigration law to members of the public but also frequently appears on different TV and radio programs.
When you hire the law office of Matthew Jeffery, be guaranteed that you’ll have access to many specialities including licensed immigration consultants and paralegals that are highly trained and most experienced in Barrie. We only accept a certain number of cases to ensure we’re capable of delivering the highest service standards.
When you partner with our team, you’re guaranteed confidentiality, on-going consultation as well as active involvement in the direction and representation of your immigration case. We are happy to discuss your circumstances with you and advise on the best next steps you should take to ensure a successful outcome
Immigration Appeals Lawyer Barrie
Barrie is a city of over 135,000 people. This vibrant community located in Simcoe County has grown significantly in recent years, and become one of the leading home areas for those that work in nearby Toronto. Because of its historic waterfront and downtown areas, Barrie is a popular tourist city. Visitors come from across North America to visit the fashion boutiques, theatres, and high-class restaurants found throughout Barrie city centre. The community’s growth is also a result of recent immigration to Barrie and this is an area in which Matthew Jeffery and his staff are leading experts.
Matthew Jeffery has been a trusted advocate for Barrie clients for many years. He’s worked with local residents and their families to help them settle in Barrie and to overcome immigration barriers. In addition to his work with families, Matthew Jeffery is known for his comprehensive understanding of the changing immigration laws. He and his team work tirelessly to help clients use legal means to immigrate to Canada. Whether the local Barrie client is seeking a way of sponsoring their family to enter Canada or trying to become a permanent resident, Matthew Jeffery has the experience and the legal acumen to ensure success in the immigration process.
Free Assessment for Barrie Families
Matthew Jeffery has worked with thousands of families across Barrie to help them move forward within their individual immigration cases. He knows the challenges of many families, as well as the solutions available under immigration law in Canada. To help begin this process, he and his team offer free assessments. This assessment process allows the team to learn more about the client’s immigration case and can help provide a foundation for a successful application. Because Matthew Jeffery employs a hardworking team of legal experts, he’s able to respond to assessment requests in as little as one day. This helps ensure a swift resolution to challenging immigration issues.
Appeal and Litigation Work
Matthew Jeffery is also known for his expertise in immigration appeals and litigation. His team recognizes the need for a comprehensive understanding on individual immigration cases, and he uses his experience in the field to represent clients in their appeals. Whether they are appealing against inadmissibility to the country or a failed citizenship application, Matthew Jeffery can work on behalf of Barrie clients to help them find clear solutions to the obstacles they face within the immigration process.
Expert Communication-based Service
Matthew Jeffery’s service is founded upon clear communication with his clients. He can help clients analyze their documentation and find a strategy that will ensure success in their immigration objectives. He’s available around-the-clock to answer important questions based on years of industry experience.
As the trusted specialist for immigration law in Barrie, Matthew Jeffery is now ready to help clients throughout the region move settle successfully in Canada. Whether you’re a student and require a visa to attend school in Canada, or an individual looking to settle in Canada with your family, Matthew Jeffery can help move the process forward.
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Directions from Barrie to
Immigration Law Firm of Matthew Jeffery
Immigration Law Firm of Matthew Jeffery
10271 Yonge Street, Suite 312
Richmond Hill, Ontario
Canada L4C 3B5
Tel: +1 (416) 944-3267
We are open from Mon-Fri (9am-5pm EST)
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