How an Immigration Lawyer in Canada Can Help
With Immigration Canada at the forefront of news following the recent arrival of Syrian immigrants, immigration lawyers in Canada are prepared to handle any and all cases that may come their way. One instance where an immigration lawyer in Canada may be able to provide their expertise is in the sponsorship of common law partners in order to obtain permanent residency through Immigration Canada.
How does Immigration Canada define a common law partnership? When an individual can provide proof that they have been living with their partner (of same or opposite sex) for at least 12 consecutive months. Providing this kind of proof is essential in the process of sponsoring your common law partner.
Here are some instances where an immigration lawyer can provide information and help you push through in your application for sponsorship of your common law partner:
You receive notification that you must submit further proof of relationship to the Government of Canada: An immigration lawyer in Canada can assist by ensuring that you provide the supporting documentation and evidence required for your common-law sponsorship application.
You receive a letter from Citizenship and Immigration Canada with concerns that you may have misrepresented a material fact that could induce in an error in their decision: An immigration lawyer can help you navigate these processes and prepare a response to overcome the allegations of misrepresentation, ensuring that your voice is heard when dealing with Immigration Canada.
You have been summoned to an appointment in person to discuss the application for permanent residency of your common law partner: an immigration lawyer will prepare you for the interview to ensure your rights are protected during this potentially stressful process.
These are just a few reasons to have an immigration lawyer in Canada on your side when dealing with Immigration Canada. In light of the recent amendments implemented to the citizenship law (making it more difficult to obtain citizenship), the assistance of an immigration lawyer on your side is essential to develop a strategy and maximize your ability to obtain your common-law partner’s citizenship.
If you have any concerns or further questions regarding sponsoring your common law partner or the process of obtaining their citizenship through Immigration Canada, do not hesitate and contact a local immigration lawyer today.
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Arghavan Gerami
Arghavan Gerami is the Founder and Senior Counsel at Gerami Law Professional Corporation ('PC'), a full-service immigration law firm in Ottawa, Ontario. Since 2011, Ms. Gerami has focused her practice on immigration and refugee litigation. Prior to that, Ms. Gerami worked at the Ministry of Attorney General and the Department of Justice and had the privilege of serving the Honourable Mr. Justice M. Evans at the Federal Court of Appeal on immigration and administrative law appeals. Ms. Gerami contributes to the Immigration Law Section of the Canadian Bar Association, the Canadian Association of Refugee Lawyers, and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. Ms. Gerami has also published numerous journal articles and presented at various immigration and refugee law conferences and events across Canada.