Throughout the world, Canada is known as a prosperous and strong nation valued for its stability, respect for diversity and democratic institutions. With a huge landmass, a relatively small population and abundant natural resources, it has prospered to the point where a recent United Nations study lists it as the best place in the world to live. This is why Canada has recently become the destination of choice for many of the world's immigrants.

The Canadian Government is committed to admit 255,000 newcomers to Canada as permanent residents for 2007. This is an increase of 10,000 projected new permanent residents admitted for 2005. The Government is planning for continuous increases in the number of new immigrants each year until 10% of Canada's population or 325,000 immigrants are admitted to Canada annually in five years time. This would represent an annual increase of 100,000 new permanent residents over current immigration levels. On a per capita basis, this level of immigration ranks among the highest in the world. Unlike the United States and other countries, there is no quota based on either nationality or occupation. .

Canada needs more immigrants. The 2001 census, released by Statistics Canada, showed a decline in the rate of increase in Canada's population. Immigration was declared the primary contributor to the national population increase of 4 percent, ahead of birth rates and natural increase for the first time since the Second World War.

Under the new Immigration Act enacted on June 28, 2002 many occupations that could not qualify under the previous legislation are now able to qualify e.g. Doctors, Dentists, Teachers, Nurses, Lawyers, Managers, all other professional and technical occupations, skilled trades. Unmarried live-in couples are now recognized and may apply for Permanent Residence. The Canadian Government lowered the pass mark to 67 points on September 18, 2003. I strongly recommend that you proceed immediately with the assessment of your qualifications for Permanent Residence since, according to the present Immigration Act and its Regulations, the Minister of Immigration can change the pass mark at any time, without notice.

Furthermore, the Government is making significant financial investments this year and following years to accelerate the processing of existing and new applications for permanent residence to Canada.

1) The visa application process for Permanent Residence is not simple and straightforward. Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) has many policies, rules and procedures that change frequently. An experienced immigration lawyer has current knowledge of these changes, which enables him to properly serve the interests of his clients. 2) An experienced lawyer should be able to assess an individual's case at the initial stage of the immigration process, to recommend the category under which to apply (Skilled & Unskilled Worker, Entrepreneur, Investor or Self-Employed) and the likelihood of obtaining Landed Immigrant status. 3) If a problem arises during the application process, the assistance of a lawyer can prove essential. With our complete assistance and preparation package I will offer you unlimited support throughout the application process. 4) The assistance of an experienced immigration lawyer can help expedite and ensure the more successful processing of an application. Failure to complete all the necessary forms accurately and to provide all the necessary supporting documentation can result in delays and potentially, rejection of the application. 5) The lawyer can prepare the applicant for the interview with the immigration officer.

We prepare applications for any destination in Canada. Our complete assistance will save you considerable time and effort, ensure the accuracy of your application, and maximize your chances for success. It is in your best interest to be properly informed of your chances for success before you decide to submit an application for Permanent Residence in order to avoid spending a great deal of time, effort and money needlessly. If you wish to take advantage of our complete assistance and preparation package we will start the procedure by asking you to complete the questionnaire on the "Free Assessment" link on this website. Any information that you provide to our firm is kept strictly confidential and cannot be viewed by anyone else on the Internet. Your completed questionnaire will help us to assess your qualifications and the likelihood of your being accepted for Permanent Residence. To supplement the questionnaire please forward a resume or CV if available.

There is no charge for this assessment, which will be forwarded to you within 24 hours from the time that your completed questionnaire is received by our firm. The questionnaire may be completed online or alternatively you may print and complete the questionnaire and mail or fax it to our firm. In order to assist us in the assessment, we require a detailed description of your duties and responsibilities in your current and previous employment for up to the last 10 years. You will not be assessed by our firm nor receive a response if you submit to us an incomplete questionnaire or if you have no work and/or business experience of any kind.

We will conduct a professional analysis of your qualifications from the viewpoint of Canadian Immigration practice and procedure and in accordance with the Canadian Immigration Department's selection criteria. If necessary, we will assess your spouse or unmarried live-in partner (if applicable).

If our firm determines that we can assist you to immigrate to Canada we will recommend the type of Visa for which you can qualify.

My professional fees for assisting you, your spouse, and your dependent children, if applicable, throughout the application process are lower than most other Law Firms or Immigration Consultants. Our service is fast and efficient and you have the benefit of our extensive experience and expertise.Furthermore, you will personally benefit from the excellent reputation and very good relations we have with Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) and Canadian Embassies worldwide. 

For the majority of our clients, finding employment in Canada is a vital and crucial objective. As part of our complete assistance package we carry out extensive job searches in all parts of Canada by matching the client's occupation and experience with the existing requirements of employers. We contact employers and employment agencies nationally in order to obtain an offer of employment. We strive to give you the widest possible exposure to the Canadian labour market before your arrival in Canada as a Landed Immigrant. We forward to you written responses from employers and employment agencies and a report of our job search activities on your behalf. You will also receive a list of available job openings for your occupation across Canada in addition to Canadian career sites on the Internet.

Our policy is to give careful consideration to every case and to your specific requirements. We offer continuous guidance and monitoring of your application throughout the entire application process. Our fees are low and reasonable. Our service is fast and efficient. We have processed more than 4,000 applications for Permanent Residence to Canada. We have assisted a great many successful applicants worldwide and we will be pleased to have an opportunity to help you to immigrate to Canada. I will personally answer all your inquiries at any time by telephone, e-mail, fax or mail.

Of Interest to Engineers

The Canadian Council of Professional Engineers has approved a provisional two-year license in all provinces and territories. The license will instantly qualify immigrants to work in an apprenticeship capacity while they pursue supplementary training toward a permanent license. Furthermore, potential immigrants will be able to prepare for certain Canadian engineering requirements prior to immigrating, such as writing the professional practice exam. The CCPE will have an official database of recognized foreign degrees to provide information about additional education that may be required, plus another website detailing Canadian engineering requirements in each province. The Canadian Council of Professional Engineers will offer further assistance to engineers by offering a working in Canada seminar for new immigrants. These developments will have a dramatic, positive effect on how skilled workers, trained as engineers, will be counseled, licensed and recruited. Our clients will be provided with further details of this program.