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Visitor Visa Refusals- What To Do?

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  At   IMB Immigration Law , we handle many cases of visa refusals resulting from poorly prepared filings by applicants themselves or poor work done by some local agent with limited or no knowledge. These refusals range from visitor and student visa applications to work permit and PR applications as well. The most common visa refusals at the consulate level, is  Visitor Visa  (Canada) and B1/B2 (USA). Visitor Visa/B1-B2 Refusals Visitor visas are needed when one wants to travel to a country for tourism or meeting friends & relatives. These visas require intent of temporary travel from the applicant. The applicant has to prove to the visa officer that he/she will only travel for a small duration of time and has the financial resources to make that journey. The applicant has to provide proof of sufficient funds earned from a credible source. As a part of the temporary intent, applicant has to convince the visa officer that he/she will return back to the home country and that there is

PR Program Through Newfoundland & Labrador PNP

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At  IMB Immigration Law , we take pride in our ethical approach in helping clients in Applications for PR to Canada. Newfoundland & Labrador (NL) is a beautiful Atlantic province in Canada. NL opened a new stream of immigration under provincial Nominee Program called “The Priority Skills NL.” This stream process is intended for individuals who have work experience in occupations in demand in Newfoundland and Labrador, as well as have a high level of education and language ability, and who wish to live in NL as permanent residents of Canada. The NL website outlines the details of the PNP   at  https://www.gov.nl.ca/immigration/immigrating-to-newfoundland-and-labrador . The eligible applicants must have worked in a specialized, highly skilled, in-demand occupation for at least one full year in the last 10 years. A list of in-demand occupations can be found at  https://www.gov.nl.ca/immigration/excluded-positions . A second academic section of this stream requires Individuals who have

Spousal Open Work Permits To Canada

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  At   IMB Immigration Law , we guide our clients through Work Permit Applications, Student visa applications and for PR to Canada. Open work permits (WP) in Canada are available to a select set of applicants. This piece is for applicants applying from outside of Canada when the spouse is already studying or working in Canada. You are eligible for an open WP if you are: A student studying in Canada and enrolled in a designated institute for full time studies A worker ( a student on open work permit) or a skilled worker working in Canada on a long duration ( longer than six months) work permit Family member of a foreign representative or foreign military member Spouses Of Students International students obtain open work permits upon completion of their studies. These open work permits allow them to work anywhere for any employer. If the student is working in a skilled job (0, A or B category), the student’s spouse is eligible to apply for a WP from overseas to join the student spouse in