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Immigration Law

Cross Canadian, US and global borders with ease

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.

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.

Recent immigration alerts

03/05/18

Canadian Immigration Alert: Anticipated Expansion of Canada’s Biometrics Program

On April 7, 2018, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (“IRCC”) released proposed regulatory changes to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (“IRPR”) relating to a planned expansion of the collection of biometrics to all persons, with limited exceptions, applying for temporary or permanent residence.

16/04/18

Canada: New Policy on Medical Inadmissibility

On April 16, 2018, the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (“IRCC”), announced changes to the medical inadmissibility provisions in the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (“IRPA”) and the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (“IRPR”), to ensure Canada’s immigration policies better reflect the importance of inclusion of persons with disabilities.

13/04/18

USCIS has Completed the H-1B Cap Random Selection Process for Fiscal Year 2019

The adjudication of Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) has been increasingly delayed, causing much concern and uncertainty on the part of applicants.

25/03/18

US: Form I-129 Pilot Program for Canadian L Nonimmigrants

In Brief: The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) and Customs and Border Protection (“CBP”) have announced a joint pilot program whereby

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Insights and resources

Moving women with purpose

Creating gender inclusive global mobility.

Recent talent trends forcing strategic approaches: How enhanced mobility is at the core

72% of CEOs in PwC’s latest survey say that are worried about the availability of key skills. The expected scarcity of resources is a growing economic concern.

Global mobility services

A sophisticated, agile and flexible employee mobility strategy is key to attracting & retaining the best talent. Are you managing your mobility program effectively? See how we can help.

Are you ready if the immigration authorities come knocking?

Governments globally have introduced harsh new enforcement regimes to get companies to comply with immigration requirements.

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Janet L. Bomza
Partner, National Practice Leader - Immigration, PwC Canada
Tel: +1 416 598 8849
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How we can help

Work and entry authorizations

Centralized program coordination

Audits and independent reviews

Consular visa support

Immigration governance consultation

Recent immigration alerts

Canadian Immigration Alert: Anticipated Expansion of Canada’s Biometrics Program

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Canada: New Policy on Medical Inadmissibility

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USCIS has Completed the H-1B Cap Random Selection Process for Fiscal Year 2019

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US: Form I-129 Pilot Program for Canadian L Nonimmigrants

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Moving women with purpose

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