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Visa & Immigration

Canada welcomes immigrants, but it is not possible to move there without first applying for a work permit, study visa, or permanent resident status. If you are looking to live and work in Canada, it is important to be informed and prepared for these applications. Our licensed immigration consultants support individuals and companies that want to send employees to Canada.

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Why working with us?

  • Competence

    Our experts have extensive knowledge in visa and immigration-related topics. We navigate you through the complex Canadian visa and immigration law.

  • Reliable Partner

    As licensed Canadian immigration consultants, we advise you proficiently, prepare applications, and communicate with authorities on your behalf.

  • Comprehensibility

    If you have questions, our professional immigration consultants explain the facts and processes in both German and English.

General Entry Requirements

An Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) is an entry permit for non-visa-required foreign nationals travelling to Canada by air. The eTA is electronically linked to the traveller’s passport. It is valid for a period of up to five years, or until the expiry date of the traveller’s passport, whichever is earlier.

 

With a valid eTA, travellers can visit Canada for stays that are up to six months each.

Our Expertise

  • Visa consulting services may only be provided by government-licensed immigration consultants. 
  • Immigration consultants are familiar with Canadian immigration law and prevent mistakes at the application stage.
  • They are quickly informed by the government about current changes in immigration law and can therefore act immediately and in the best interest of their clients.

 

Our team members are licensed immigration consultants and members of the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants. The College is a central supervisory authority for all licensed immigration consultants. 

Professional Immigration Services

We provide individual advice in all Canadian immigration matters and handle all aspects of the visa application process. We deal with a wide range of clientele ranging from Canadian and overseas businesses to individuals looking to permanently settle in Canada.

 

The first step in any migration journey is to find out what immigration programs are available, and which one is right for you. Our qualified Canadian immigration consultants provide comprehensive immigration advice across all areas and types of immigration programs.

 

Our services usually begin with an individual consultation to establish the ideal immigration strategy based on your circumstances, plans, and goals. Then we explain all viable migration paths, ensuring you are well informed of your options, timeframes, and costs. Once you have a clear direction, we help you take care of the entire process.

 

Our immigration consultants also support companies and provide advice on visa regulations and employee entry into Canada. 

Our services in detail

Work permit applications, depending on the visa category. These applications include:

  • Within the framework of international agreements such as GATS, CETA, CUSMA, CUKTCA
    • Intra-Company Transferee
    • Investor- and Entrepreneurs
    • Contractual Service Suppliers & Independent Professionals
  • Work Permits for accompanying family members
  • International Experience Canada Program (Working Holiday Visa)

 

Permanent Resident Status applications, including:

  • Federal
    • Express Entry Program
    • Family Sponsorship Program
  • Provincial
    • Skilled Worker
    • Entrepreneur Programs
    • Rural and Northern Immigration Program
    • Atlantic Immigration Program
  • Additional services
    • Extension of work and study permits
    • Applying for a study permit  
    • Applying for a temporary resident visa
    • Application to renew PR Card
    • Applying for Canadian Citizenship
    • Retention of German Citizenship (Beibehaltungsgenehmigung)

We support your visa

The Canadian visa system is complex and includes a variety of different categories with different rights and requirements. We assess your situation and provide an open and sincere assessment of your chances of success. You will get an overview of the conditions for a Canadian visa - including cost, requirements, processing time, and the duration of the application process. 

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Employee assignments to Canada

We provide assistance to companies wishing to post employees to Canada, for example for longer on-site projects. Our experts advise and support you through all steps of the process and the associated bureaucratic challenges.

What to expect from your initial consultation

  • First, we will collect all information required to make an assessment of your chances to obtain a temporary or permanent visa. This may require a detailed CV plus additional information.
  • Your consultation will be conducted either in person in Toronto, Canada, or via telephone, e-mail, or virtual conference.
  • You will be provided with information on the visa subclass best suited to your needs, an overview of the application process, length, and cost.
  • Together, we will identify potential hurdles in the application process and, if necessary, advice on how to improve your chances.
  • There will be time to answer your questions.
  • Consultation services are conducted by a bi-lingual, licensed immigration consultant.

We support your immigration

Immigration to Canada starts with choosing the right program. We specialize in providing representation and advice to foreign nations who are looking to obtain a Canadian visa and enter the country on a permanent or temporary basis. 

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