Permanent Residence "Green Card"

Immigration Law Attorneys Serving Arviat Nunavut

Obtaining Lawful Permanent Resident status ("green card status") in Canada is the primary goal of most of our clients who are planning to enter this country. Having lawful permanent residence enables clients to live and work in Canada indefinitely, and to travel freely outside of the country.

The Crawford & Carrson Associates can assist you in obtaining permanent residency (green card) through the two categories listed below:

1. Family-based immigrant visas

• You are an immediate relative of a Canada citizen, such as a parent, child, or spouse
• You are the adult child of a Canada citizen
• You are the spouse or unmarried child of a lawful permanent resident
• You are the brother or sister of a Canada citizen
• You are being adopted by a Canada citizen, and are under 16 years of age

2. Employment-based immigrant visas

• You are a professional, skilled, or unskilled worker with an offer of employment
• You are an immigrant with extraordinary ability in business, arts, or sciences
• You are an outstanding professor or researcher
• You are a manager and executive of multi-national businesses
• You are religious worker or minister whose services are required by their non-profit religious organization
• You are an investor who can establish that they are willing to invest a sizeable amount of capital in a Canada business

PERM process: Some employment-based petitions require you to go through a process whereby the Canada Department of Labor certifies that there is a lack of qualified Canada workers in your job classification. Once the labor shortage is certified, you can apply through our office for your immigrant visa. The Crawford & Carrson Associates will help you navigate through this complex process. We specialize in assisting individuals who may qualify for adjustment of status under I&N Section 245(i).