Why Hire A Toronto Business Immigration Lawyer?
Local Knowledge, National Experience
Canada is proud of their business immigration policies that are intended to
- Help Canada’s economic recovery and growth
- Address the issue of an aging workforce
- Help local business hire workers
Both the federal and provincial/territorial governments have immigration programs designed to help the local economy and businesses. It is essential for an immigration lawyer to have a thorough knowledge of both national and local immigration programs so that foreign businesses have the best opportunity for a successful immigration application.
Hiring a business immigration lawyer in Toronto has many benefits, ranging from local knowledge and contacts to cost efficiencies to expertise in understanding the full scope of your business situation. Business immigration lawyers understand the specific programs and pathways that are opportunities for foreign entrepreneurs, business owners, executives and investors to move to Canada to live, work, become a permanent resident and acquire citizenship.

Evelyn Ackah, Founder and Managing Lawyer of Ackah Business Immigration Law, started her legal career as a corporate/commercial lawyer in Toronto on Bay Street. Our Toronto business immigration lawyers understand your business goals and challenges and can help you with all your business and personal immigration needs. Led by Canada and NAFTA immigration lawyer Evelyn Ackah is a corporate immigration law firm headquartered in Calgary with offices in Toronto and Vancouver. We work with clients all over the world to help businesses and individuals move to new opportunities.
Our skilled Toronto legal team can help your business and its people cross borders seamlessly. Our business immigration law firm offices in Toronto provide immigration legal advice and guidance to corporations and individuals on immigration needs including visa applications, work permits, permanent residency, citizenship and temporary residency applications.
Whether you want to come to Toronto to work and live in Canada or visit Toronto for a meeting, Ackah Law is here to smooth your way to new opportunities and simplify your immigration journey.
Business Immigration to Toronto, Canada
Canada's business immigration requirements are very different from personal immigration policies, and different rules and regulations apply - and there are different immigration opportunities.
Opening a business in Canada
Investing in a local business
Relocating international employees to Canada
Opening a business in Canada or relocating international workers takes time and planning. Ackah Business Immigration Law has over 20 years of experience exclusively practicing immigration law and can help your business achieve your immigration goals. Ackah Law will work closely with your business and human resources team to offer expert guidance throughout the entire process.
Our innovative legal practice combines professional knowledge, personal attention and supportive advice to proactively solve your immigration problem as efficiently and cost-effectively as possible.
Immigration law is becoming more complex and challenging every day, and there are many backlogs and delays that cause frustration and missed opportunities. Immigration applications can be refused due to minor oversights and omissions that can delay or negatively impact your business. By not using a knowledgeable local lawyer you can be putting your business at risk.
Business Travel to Toronto, Canada
International business travellers come to Canada for many professional and business travel reasons:
Professional conferences or meetings
Educational opportunities
Exploring new business opportunities in Canada
Visiting Canada-based locations or offices
When you travel to Toronto on business, your citizenship and how you cross borders into Canada (plane, car, boat, train) determine whether you need an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) or a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV). The reason for your visit determines the documentation you require to enter Canada as a business visitor, or if you qualify for a Permit Exemption.
Business Immigration to Toronto, Canada
Canada's business immigration requirements are very different from personal immigration policies, and different rules and regulations apply - and there are different immigration opportunities.
Opening a business in Canada
Investing in a local business
Relocating international employees to Canada
Opening a business in Canada or relocating international workers takes time and planning. Ackah Business Immigration Law has over 20 years of experience exclusively practicing immigration law and can help your business achieve your immigration goals. Ackah Law will work closely with your business and human resources team to offer expert guidance throughout the entire process.
Our innovative legal practice combines professional knowledge, personal attention and supportive advice to proactively solve your immigration problem as efficiently and cost-effectively as possible.
Immigration law is becoming more complex and challenging every day, and there are many backlogs and delays that cause frustration and missed opportunities. Immigration applications can be refused due to minor oversights and omissions that can delay or negatively impact your business. By not using a knowledgeable local lawyer you can be putting your business at risk.
Business Travel to Toronto, Canada
International business travellers come to Canada for many professional and business travel reasons:
Professional conferences or meetings
Educational opportunities
Exploring new business opportunities in Canada
Visiting Canada-based locations or offices
When you travel to Toronto on business, your citizenship and how you cross borders into Canada (plane, car, boat, train) determine whether you need an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) or a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV). The reason for your visit determines the documentation you require to enter Canada as a business visitor, or if you qualify for a Permit Exemption.
Award-Winning Excellence
Evelyn Ackah and the Ackah Business Immigration Law team are proud of their success rate, client testimonials and their many awards and recognitions.

Business Immigration Legal Services At Our Toronto Offices
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Ackah Business Immigration Law assists foreign entrepreneurs, business owners and investors in launching, moving or investing in a Canadian business and hiring talented foreign workers.
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Ackah Law Compliance and HR services can assist you to prepare for Compliance Reviews and Inspections and ensure that your organization's work permits comply with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program (LMIA) and the International Mobility Program (LMIA exempt) requirements – before you receive a call from the government.
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Ackah Law helps businesses solve their global talent problems by helping employees cross borders seamlessly.
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Our immigration services help global executive search companies hire foreign workers and provide expatriate management services.
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Ackah Law assists relocation companies and foreign law firms in getting work permits and necessary visas to move expats to new assignments in Canada or the United States.
- Business Travel to Canada
- Compliance and HR Audits
- Canada Work Permits
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Canada Permanent Residence
- Express Entry
- Federal Skilled Worker
- Provincial Nominee Program
- Family Class Applications
- Self-Employed Applications
- Entrepreneur Applications
- Start-Up Visa Program
- Home Caregiver / Support Worker
- Global Skills Stream
- Quebec Immigration: QEP
- Quebec Selection Certificate: CSQ
- Quebec Acceptance Certificate: CAQ
- Inadmissibility Issues and Waivers
- Temporary Foreign Worker
- Business Immigration to Canada
More About Business Immigration To Toronto, Canada:
FAQs About Immigrating To Toronto
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1. Do I Need an Immigration Lawyer when Migrating to Toronto?
You need to know that immigration authorities do not require that you have an immigration lawyer in Toronto before you can apply for Canadian immigration. However, employing immigration lawyers in Toronto offer you certain benefits. Experienced immigration lawyers can guide you through the immigration journey, making it a seamless process for you.
Canadian immigration law changes from time to time. It is beneficial to have the efforts of an immigration lawyer in Toronto to navigate through the immigration process without any unnecessary problems that cause delays or denials.
While the Canadian immigration process may appear simple, the legal considerations and ramifications are highly complex. Not getting it right the first time can result in costly delays and negative consequences that can be avoided by an experienced Canadian immigration lawyer. The entire process of obtaining permanent residence is a long and stressful process, and ideally, you want to avoid dealing with it all alone.
Knowing where to file, what documents are needed, and how to respond to government requests is part of the process, and is best handled by an immigration lawyer. From your PR application to calculating your Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score and checking your documents, our team will make your immigration process easier and more convenient.
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2. How Do I Apply for A Permanent Residency Card?
Every immigrant who is now a permanent resident of Toronto must have a PR card. This card is the official proof confirming their ability to reside indefinitely in Toronto even as non-Canadian citizens.
For new permanent immigrants, the Canadian immigration authorities automatically give you a PR card without applying for one. The reason for this is that its part of the immigration process carried out by the immigration and refugee board.
You may not get your permanent residence card immediately when you arrive in Toronto. It typically takes three to four months before it arrives in your mail. Most of the time the processing time is always indicated on the board's website.
On the other hand, you may need to renew your PR card. This might be as a result of a change of name, change of location, or a damaged or lost card. In this case, you will have to apply through the board website.
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3. Can a Student or a Worker Obtain a PR Visa?
The Permanent Resident Visa is only given to foreign nationals. It offers them a one-time entry into Canada with a validity period within which they are expected to land in Canada. Students, workers, and foreigners who want to visit Canada are not entitled to receive a Permanent Resident Visa. Instead, a student will get a student visa, workers will get workers' permits and visitors will be given visitor visas.
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4. What is the Legal Process Like for Obtaining Permanent Residence Status?
Aside from visiting Toronto as a student, worker, or visitor, you can choose to migrate as a permanent resident. The Canadian government has a series of programs it uses to admit foreign nationals into Canada.
- The first of these programs is known as Express Entry which is the most common and has the quickest and the most seamless processing.
- There is also a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) which is targeted at skilful foreign nationals.
- The federal skilled trades program is also another means of obtaining permanent residence.
Other immigration opportunities are Atlantic Immigration Pilot, Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot, Family Sponsorship, Start-up Visa and Quebec Selected Skilled Workers. You can get a full understanding of all these programs and their requirements by consulting an experienced immigration lawyer at a Toronto immigration law firm.
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5. What are the Requirements to Become A Canadian Citizen?
IRCC requirements for Canadian Citizenship has requirements:
- The first requirement is permanent residency status—only permanent residents can become Canadian citizens.
- Secondly, your tax form must have been filled out for three consecutive years.
- Also, you will be required to take a Canadian citizenship test which you must pass.
- Language skill proficiency in either English or French is also a requirement.
- Finally, you can not have a criminal record either in Canada or in your home country.
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6. How Do I Apply for Canadian Citizenship?
Once you are eligible to become a Canadian citizen, the next step is to go through the application process. The entire process is a complex one and may require the effort of an extremely experienced immigration lawyer. You can then choose to employ immigration consultants or immigration lawyers from a Canadian immigration law firm.
- The application process starts with calculating your staying time in Toronto.
- If eligible then you can proceed to download and fill out the application form.
- Please note you will be required to pay the application fee, submit your application test, and take the citizenship test.
- Finally, you will be invited to attend an interview and also to take the oath of citizenship.
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7. What is the Express Entry Program?
The Express Entry Program is one of the easiest programs an immigrant can use to migrate to Toronto. It is an online application where skilled immigrants can apply to become a Canadian permanent resident. Each applicant is assigned an Express Entry profile which serves as a ranking tool for admission. Your rank then allows you to apply for admission programs such as Federal Skilled Worker Program, Federal Skilled Trades Program or the Canadian Experience Class Program.
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8. How are Express Entry Points Calculated?
The Express Entry Programs assess applicants based on several qualifying factors and assign a point to each one. Consequently, the point is used for ranking and determining the most suitable of the three programs as highlighted above.
Free Express Entry Score Calculator
Calculating points is based on the following;
- Skills
- Education
- Language
- Work experience
You can get up to 1200 points and there is a benchmark for admission into each program.
It’s possible to claim additional points if you
- have a sibling in Canada
- speak a high level of French
- receive a job offer in the country
- secure a nomination from a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)
This is immigration program is for workers who have the skills, education and work experience to contribute to the economy of a specific province or territory and have ambitions to live in that province and eventually become permanent residents of Canada.
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9. How Do I Work as an Immigrant in Canada?
Working as an immigrant in Canada is based on certain factors. You might need to consult immigration lawyers to ascertain whether you can work in Canada or not. As a foreign national, you will need a work permit to work in Toronto. The work permit can either be an open or closed permit. The open permit allows you to work for any employer in Toronto while the closed permit has certain restrictions.
Students with student visas may also be eligible to work depending on the clause stated on the study permit. Generally, you can apply for work in Canada through the International Experience Canada option.
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10. How can a Permanent Resident Search for a Job in Toronto?
Permanent residents are eligible to work for any employer within Toronto. Making use of an immigration lawyer in Toronto is the best way to ensure you are qualified for employment and have all the required documentation.
You can make use of job websites, networking, volunteering, immigrant-serving organizations, employee agencies and recruiters to get a job as a permanent resident.
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11. What is the difference between a Permanent Canadian Resident and a Canadian Citizen?
Permanent residents have the right to stay in Canada for as long as they live. Once granted permanent resident status, they must live in Canada for at least two out of every five years.
While Canadian Permanent Residents obtain the rights and freedoms guaranteed under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, they do not have the right to vote, nor do they carry a Canadian passport.
On the other hand, Canadian citizens acquire the right to vote, participate in political activities, and run for office. They may also apply for a Canadian passport.
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12. How much money do I need to move to Canada?
The cost of applying for immigration for an individual to move to Canada varies considerably depending on what immigration program you apply for and who is sponsoring your immigration application. Included in application costs is proof of funds that show you have enough money to settle in the country.
The estimated required money to move to Canada varies greatly depending on your type of immigration application and the number of family members joining you, if any. It also excludes the cost of your flight, accommodation, and other living expenses.
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13. How long does the application process take?
Because every case is different, we can’t predict an exact processing time for your specific application. Some visas have an option for priority, fast-turn around processing.
Processing time depends on IRCC’s visa office resources and the number of applications currently being processed and the immigration paperwork backlog. Your country of residence and application type also impacts processing time.
Ackah Law works closely with our clients and we do our best to ensure your application is processed as quickly as possible.
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