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PwC Law LLP's immigration practice has over 20 years of experience specializing in Canadian, US and global immigration law. We are a member of the PwC's global immigration network, and one of the largest in-house immigration service providers in the world. We can support your immigration needs in any country, at any time.
Recent immigration alerts
Canada: Procedural changes to Rehabilitation and Temporary Resident Permits (TRP) applications in US
On August 1, 2017, procedural changes with respect to applications for rehabilitation and TRPs filed in the United States will come into effect.
Canada: New recruitment requirement for high-wage LMIAs
As of August 28, 2017, all employers applying for high-wage Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs) will be required to use Service Canada’s new Job Match service to meet the LMIA minimum recruitment requirements.
Canada: The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program’s (OINP) Foreign Worker with a Job Offer stream has re-opened as of July 20, 2017
The OINP’s Foreign Worker with a Job Offer stream, which was paused in June 2017, reopened today, July 20, 2017.
Canada: Visas Now Required for Citizens of Antigua and Barbuda
The Government of Canada announced today that it has instated a visa requirement for citizens of Antigua and Barbuda due to concerns regarding the integrity of travel documents originating from this country. Effective immediately, citizens of Antigua and Barbuda will require a temporary resident visa to enter Canada and Electronic Travel Authorizations (eTAs) previously issued to citizens of this country will no longer be valid.
United States: Executive Order “Protecting the Nation from Foreign Terrorist Entry into the United States
On Monday June 26, 2017, the U.S. Supreme Court allowed parts of President Donald Trump’s executive order entitled “Protecting the Nation from Foreign Terrorist Entry into the United States” to go into effect. The Supreme Court will hear full arguments as to the order’s legality in October. However, in the meantime the decision allows the Executive Order to go into effect for people with no strong ties to the United States.
Canada: Flagpole Pilot Project Now in Effect
The Canada Border Services Agency (“CBSA”) has confirmed that the ‘Flagpole Pilot Project’ is now in full effect at certain land crossings in Southern Ontario.
Insights and resources
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In this report we'll look at the role that short term business visitors play in the competitive global economy and how organisations can get their arms around these individuals.
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Getting the Deal Through – Corporate Immigration, US chapter
This addition to the Getting The Deal Through series offers a comparative summary of corporate immigration in the global sphere, with contributions from leading international practitioners.
Getting the Deal Through – Corporate Immigration, Canadian chapter
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How we can help
Work and entry authorizations
We’ll coordinate business visitor applications, entry visas, work permits, permanent residence and citizenship. We’ll make sure your assignees and business travellers have the appropriate immigration status documents.
Centralized program coordination
Our global reach means one point of contact for all your worldwide immigration matters and greater efficiencies in communication, results, billings and more. We’ll monitor and track immigration status documents and expiration status to make sure no employee falls out of status.
Audits and independent reviews
We can do a comprehensive review of your immigration program to identify areas of risk and advise on immigration compliance strategies and policies to make sure you’re immigration-audit ready.
Consular visa support
We provide comprehensive guidance and assistance with the preparation and submission of consular visa applications.
Immigration governance consultation
We can provide advice on immigration strategies in accordance with local immigration laws and regulations.
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Janet L. Bomza
Partner, National Practice Leader - Immigration, PwC Law LLP
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