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Absolutely. Our firm offers comprehensive bilingual (French and English) legal services for business immigration to both Canada and the United States. Our team of experienced Canadian and American immigration lawyers understands the intricacies of both legal systems and can provide seamless support for your global mobility needs.
Certainly, our firm possesses in-depth knowledge of immigration law in Canada and Quebec. We provide strategic and personalized advice daily to help Quebec businesses thrive with international talent.
We frequently assist international companies in ensuring the mobility of their executives and specialized workers from one country to another. Our team of lawyers is therefore able to support you with your intra-company transfers to Quebec, Canada, and the United States. Galileo’s approach aims to ensure complete handling of files to facilitate this complex process as much as possible.
Yes, we provide legal advice on business travel to the United States to facilitate trade and mobility between Canada and the United States. We are able to advise and/or prepare the documentation required to make compliant declarations at the border.
Our lawyers in US law have extensive experience with various US temporary work visas, including TN visas for Canadian professionals, L-1 visas for intra-company transferees, and H-1B visas for specialized occupations. We can assess your employees’ eligibility and manage the application process for the most appropriate visa category.
We offer a complete and turnkey solution for managing all your Canadian (including Quebec) and American business immigration needs. Our goal is to alleviate the burden on your human resources and legal teams by managing the entire immigration process from start to finish.
Yes, we handle complex cases daily, including responding to intentions to refuse, refusals, and other difficult situations.
While both are considered authorized representatives in the field of immigration, the service they provide is not the same.
Firstly, lawyers are the only ones who can represent clients before certain judicial or administrative tribunals. This is particularly the case in the context of a judicial review in Federal Court.
Furthermore, the legal profession is regulated by the Barreau du Québec (Quebec Bar Association), which ensures the protection of the public interest. The Barreau ensures the accountability of lawyers who engage their professional responsibilities when advising clients or acting on their behalf. In certain cases, clients can contact the Barreau du Québec, which will ensure the protection of their interests.
Finally, the legal profession has professional secrecy. The information and documents transmitted to the lawyer are held to the highest standard of confidentiality and are preciously kept in a framework approved by the Barreau du Québec.
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Barreau du QuébecFirst, it must be determined whether this worker’s work permit is a so-called “open” permit or a so-called “closed” permit.
If the work permit is closed, the worker and the employer are required to comply with the precise conditions declared to the immigration services and partly noted on the work permit. Generally, a promotion or any change of position requires obtaining a new work permit adapted to the new employment conditions.
If the work permit is open, generally a promotion or a change of employment is possible without formality. However, some exceptions exist.
To learn more, contact us to obtain a consultation with a lawyer.
Schedule an appointmentIn Canada, there are two types of work permits: closed work permits and open work permits.
A closed work permit is tied to a specific job with a specific employer. The holder of this type of permit can only work for the designated employer and at the designated location, and cannot change jobs without obtaining a new work permit.
An open work permit, on the other hand, is not tied to a specific job or employer. It allows the holder to work for any employer in Canada, as long as the working conditions are in accordance with those described on the work permit. Holders of this type of permit are more flexible and have more freedom to change jobs without having to obtain a new work permit.
In general, closed work permits are issued to skilled workers for specific jobs that require specific skills and qualifications. Open work permits, on the other hand, are issued to temporary workers for general jobs that do not require specific skills or qualifications.
To find out more, you can contact one of our lawyers.
Schedule an appointmentWhen the remaining validity period of the passport is shorter than that of the requested work permit, it is recommended to renew your passport before starting a work permit application.
Generally, a valid passport is always required to submit a work permit application.
Absolutely. We provide strategic advice and comprehensive support to companies looking to establish operations in Canada, particularly in Quebec. We can guide you through the immigration requirements for setting up your business and transferring key personnel.
Yes, our team of over 15 specialized immigration lawyers and experienced paralegals has the capacity and expertise necessary to handle a high volume of complex immigration cases for large international corporations in Canada, Quebec, and the United States.
Yes, we can advise you on various pathways to permanent residence in Canada (including Quebec programs such as the PEQ and the PSTQ) and the United States (including EB visas). We will assess your employees’ qualifications and guide them towards the most suitable options.
Absolutely. We offer comprehensive compliance services, including audits, risk analysis, and advice on best practices to help your company remain compliant with Canadian and American immigration regulations and avoid potential penalties.
