10808 130 Street, Surrey, BC V3T 0A7
ISSUES RELATED TO COVID -19
We are continuing to conduct consultations by Telephone, WhatsApp and ZOOM!
Please contact us at 604-588-9800 or by email at canada@lindamark.com with any questions related to your immigration matters.
With the uncertainty that COVID-19 brings we can also help you with preparation of a will. Please call our office for further details.
TRANS-BORDER (CANADA/US) RELATIONSHIPS - There may be ways for you to see one another and/or file a spousal sponsorship to Canada. Contact us for further details.
FOREIGN STUDENTS IN USA - You may be eligible to apply to Canada as an International Student. Contact our office for further details.
IRCC - Canada Immigration – is continuing to process applications for Express Entry, Sponsorships and Humanitarian and Compassionate Grounds (as well as other applications). Most Individuals who qualified for Express Entry (without the need for a job offer) are STILL QUALIFIED to apply, even if they have been laid off from their employment).
BCPNP - is continuing to process applications under the provincial nominee program. If you are seeking assistance with your application, please contact us.
Due to concerns over COVID-19, we have set up new protocols for everyone’s safety.We are currently conducting interviews and consultations on the telephone (and on WhatsApp).
Please email or call our office if you have immigration concerns or you need to talk with anyone. Please submit documents via email or post, rather than delivering them to our office.If you are not able to do this, phone us.
All staff are currently working from home and work is continuing to be conducted on files.
Hand washing and sanitizing procedures are being strictly followed.
Thanks for your co-operation!
Linda Mark
Permanent Resident Status in canada
For locally-based representation, Mark & Company’s immigration lawyer in Surrey has many years of experience in the following types of permanent resident applications:
- Sponsorship Applications
- Spouse or common-law partners, including same-sex relationships
- Dependent children
- Parents and grandparents
- Adopted children
- Selected other categories of individuals
- Express Entry
- Skilled Worker
- Skilled Trades
- Canadian Experience Class
- Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) Applications
- Skilled Worker (BC PNP)
- Entry Level and Semi-Skilled (BC PNP)
- International Graduate (BC PNP)
- International Post Graduate (BC PNP)
- Healthcare Professional (BC PNP)
- Entrepreneur Program (BC PNP)
- Humanitarian and Compassionate Applications
- Caring for Children Pathway
- Caring for People with High Medical Needs Pathway
- Self-employed Applications
When Mark & Company is retained to prepare a permanent resident application we:
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Assess the circumstances surrounding a client’s case and plan a suitable immigration strategy
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Outline the supporting documentation required
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Prepare all immigration forms required for the specific application
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Submit the application to the appropriate immigration office
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Act as the mailing address for the applicant throughout the immigration process
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Prepare all correspondence required throughout the processing of the application
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If required, prepare the applicant for interviews with Canada Immigration officers
Meeting Residency Requirements for Permanent Residents of Canada
Maintaining residency requirements is a critical aspect of maintaining one’s permanent resident status in Canada. Although most individuals may be aware of the general rule that a permanent resident must be physically present in Canada for at least two of each five year period, there is a lot of confusion surrounding the rules. This often results (often needlessly) in the loss of permanent resident status. Mark & Company can assist you in:
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Assessing residency and how to deal with maintaining residency requirements
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Applying for permanent resident cards
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Applying for Travel documents (if you are outside of Canada)
Obtaining Canadian Citizenship
Mark & Company can assist clients in preparing their citizenship related applications. This includes:
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Citizenship Applications (permanent residents applying for Canadian citizenship)
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Citizenship Certificate Applications (individuals born outside of Canada to a Canadian parent)
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Citizenship Applications for Adopted Children
