Before starting an immigration process, one question comes up again and again: how much does an immigration lawyer cost in Canada? The honest answer is: it depends. The price varies depending on the complexity of your file, the type of application, and the experience of the professional you retain. In this guide, our team explains […]

This article provides a comprehensive guide to extending your work permit, ensuring you can continue your professional journey in Canada without interruption.

Introduction  Have the PSTQ Criteria Become More Selective? What is the Minimum Arrima Score for Receiving an Invitation? How Can I Boost My PSTQ Score? How Do I Update My Profile After Receiving a PSTQ Invitation? How Can an Immigration Lawyer Help with my PSTQ Application Process? Introduction  Our experts at Patrice Brunet Avocats often […]

Table of Contents:  Introduction: Hiring a Caregiver from Outside Canada Can I Bring in a Caregiver as a Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW)? What are the Steps for Hiring a Foreign Caregiver through the TFWP? Can I Bring in a Caregiver via the Home Care Worker Immigration pilots (HCWIPs)? Can I Hire a Family Member as […]

Table of Contents: I.           Canada is Preparing to Welcome More Doctors II.         How Does the Express Entry System Work? III.        Which Province or Territory Should I Choose? IV.       How Can an Immigration Lawyer Help? I.           […]

What Is the PSTQ, the Quebec Skilled Worker Selection Program? Since November 2025, the Quebec PSTQ, or Quebec Skilled Worker Selection Program, has been the only pathway for skilled workers who want to settle in the province. It guides permanent immigration to Quebec based on labour market needs and French-language proficiency. Our immigration team at […]

Becoming a Permanent Resident of Canada is a truly significant and exciting milestone. It marks the beginning of a new chapter, granting you the ability to live, work, and study across the country and access many of the benefits that contribute to a high quality of life. As you settle into your new community and become more involved, questions about the full scope of your rights naturally arise.

Have you ever wondered about the term "landed immigrant" when people talk about making their home in Canada? It's a phrase you still hear often in conversations and see online, commonly used to describe someone who has moved to Canada permanently. But did you know that this term is actually from an older era of Canadian immigration law and is no longer the official terminology?

In Canada's dynamic labour market, employers sometimes look beyond the domestic workforce to fill specific job vacancies. To ensure that such hiring practices align with the needs of Canadian workers and the economy, the Government of Canada has established a crucial process involving a document known as a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA).

Ivan Demidov: between visa, work permit, processing delays… and Canadian interest! “The goal by number 93, his first in a Canadiens jersey: IVAN DEMIDOV!” Like many Montreal Canadiens fans, we felt intense emotions watching the prowess of the team’s new sensation during his first game in the red, white, and blue. Just a few days […]