Canadian Immigration Lawyer
Hamilton
- Specializing in All Types of Immigration Cases
- Over 20 Years of Experience
- Excellent Success Rate
IMMIGRATION LAWYER HAMILTON
Hamilton, Ontario is a city with a population of over 500,000 people. In recent years, a thriving real estate marketplace and a growing economy have transformed Hamilton into one of the leading cities in Canada for young families.
It’s for this reason so many people from around the globe are now considering a move to Hamilton, Ontario. To complete the move effectively and while following all immigration Canada guidelines, the services of a specialist immigration lawyer are required. Matthew Jeffery is a leader in this legal area.
Matthew Jeffery has become known as a leading legal specialist for families looking to immigrate to Hamilton, Ontario. His understanding of Canada’s evolving and complex immigration laws is second-to-none in the local area and he harnesses this understanding to work on behalf of his clients and their families.
His experience within the Canadian legal field means Matthew Jeffery is the specialist of choice whether families are looking to sponsor a grandparent to come to Canada or a professional is looking to immigration under the Canadian Experience Class visa.
We can help you to immigrate to Canada
Every year, Canada welcomes hundreds of thousands of immigrants from different countries. The CIC reports admitting more than 300,000 immigrants every year as permanent residents. The numbers are even higher for students, workers, and visitors traveling to Canada for business and pleasure. It’s no wonder why the country has long been known as an immigration destination.
The Canadian immigration authorities are recognized worldwide for their strict adherence to upholding human rights. That’s why tens of thousands of refugees running away from their home country due to war and fear of persecution are welcomed in Canada every year.
If you would like to immigrate to Canada, the very first step is researching the immigration options you may qualify for. There are so many programs through which Canada admits foreigners. Choosing what’s appropriate for you will increase the chances of your application being successful.
We offer comprehensive information on our website regarding the different immigration programs available. By browsing the content on our site, you can familiarize yourself with the options available and determine if you meet the minimum qualifications before you begin the application process. If you need help with your application, the law office of Matthew Jeffery is ready to serve you.
We come with years of experience in immigration matters. From assisting foreigners to immigrate to Canada for work or study to offering sound legal advice and representation in immigration appeals, our lawyers can handle it all.
Law Office of Matthew Jeffery
At the law office of Matthew Jeffery in Hamilton, you’ll find a friendly and diverse team of immigration lawyers as well as licensed paralegals and administrators who are happy to serve you. Our team not only brings decades of experience in handling immigration matters but also offers a friendly and professional service from start to finish. We understand that immigration cases can take a toll on you and your loved ones. That’s why we help our clients by putting things into perspective and taking away the burden of learning Canada’s complex immigration laws.
When you reach out to us for help in your immigration case, we’ll start by doing some assessments to better understand your circumstances. If you need to figure out which category of immigration is best for you, our expert consultants can assist.
Feel free to take advantage of the tools and resources available on our website to do some background research on which immigration program would suit you best. We offer free assessment forms, which can enable you to identify the services you’ll require and even have our team, customize them to suit your unique needs.
We can also schedule a consultation appointment where you get to speak to one of our immigration consultants who will then advise on the next steps. The initial consultation simply allows us to identify whether your case is valid, assess your qualifications and explain the services required.
Should you choose to retain our services, we can assist in preparing, filing and processing the immigration applications. At the law office of Matthew Jeffery, we acknowledge that no two cases are exactly alike. That’s why we aim to provide our clients with the highest level of quality in our work. We strive to ensure that our clients have the best chances of success.
Immigration matters can be complex and overwhelming for applicants. Our aim is to make the process as smooth and stress-free as possible. By hiring our immigration lawyers, be assured that your case will be handled promptly, professionally and successfully.
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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Book a Free Assessment in Hamilton
Matthew Jeffery’s service begins with a free assessment. During this assessment, he gets to know the client and their immigration requirements and can use his experience in the legal field to provide a resolution to any challenges they face. This initial meeting helps familiarize clients with Matthew Jeffery’s services and addresses any questions and concerns that arise.
During his career as an immigration lawyer, Matthew Jeffery has helped thousands of Hamilton families move forward with the immigration process and achieve a successful conclusion to their cases. One of the reasons for his success is his team of hardworking legal experts. Each individual on his team has a range of immigration law experience and can be trusted to work swiftly and effectively on client cases.
Help Launching Appeals
Sometimes, Citizenship and Immigration Canada will reject an individual or a family’s application for immigration into the country. One avenue available to those in this situation is to appeal CIC’s verdict. This can be a particular challenging process that requires the guidance of an established expert. Matthew Jeffery has significant experience as one of the leading local litigators and can work with the CIC on behalf of his clients to ensure the ideal outcome in their case. This work has helped thousands of people bring their families to Canada and enjoy a successful new life outside their home country.
Matthew Jeffery is an expert immigration lawyer in Hamilton. His team is equipped to handle all cases with a commitment to client communication and case resolution. It’s the ideal service for those with challenging immigration cases as well as those looking to obtain a visa or permanent residency in a short timeframe.
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Directions from Hamilton 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)
