Permanent Residency Application
Navigate the path to permanent residency in Canada and the U.S. with confidence. Access expert legal support to understand requirements, prepare applications, and manage challenges on your journey to residency.
Canada
The Permanent Resident Card, known as the "Maple Leaf Card," serves as proof of status. Permanent residents can live, work, and study anywhere in Canada, and are eligible for healthcare and other social benefits. Common pathways to obtain PR include Express Entry, Provincial Nominee Program (PNP),Start-up Visa program, and Family Sponsorship. Applicants must submit an online profile, receive an invitation to apply, and provide necessary documentation such as language test results and proof of funds.
U.S.
The U.S. Permanent Resident Card, commonly known as the Green Card, grants the holder the right to live and work permanently in the U.S. Green Card holders can live and work in the U.S., travel abroad and return, and apply for U.S. citizenship after meeting residency requirements. Common pathways include Employment-Based Green Cards, Family Sponsorship, and the Diversity Visa Lottery. The process involves submitting an application, attending a biometrics appointment, and passing an interview.
Common Scenarios
Immigration and Global Mobility
Application for work visas, permanent residency, or citizenship in a foreign country.
Foreign Direct Investment
Investment in, setting up, managing, and closing business entities in foreign markets, including subsidiaries, partnerships, or joint ventures.
Employment and Workforce Management
Recruitment, management, and termination of employees and contractors in foreign markets, including remote/virtual workers.
Cross-border Services
Provision of professional or business services to foreign clients without establishing a physical presence.
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Taiwan
Philippines
Canada
- Common Pathways: Express Entry, Family Sponsorship, Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), Start-up Visa Program.
- Regulatory Bodies: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
Hong Kong
Brazil
India
Vietnam
China
U.S
- Common Pathways: Employment-Based Green Cards, Family Sponsorship, Diversity Visa Lottery.
- Regulatory Bodies: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
Indonesia
Malaysia
Thailand
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