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Barrister and Solicitor
800 Rene Levesque West, Suite 2400
Montreal, Quebec
Canada, H3B 1X9
Voice: (514) 395-2010, Fax (514) 397-8608
leiterb@immcanada.com
Barbara J. Leiter is a Montreal, Quebec based lawyer specializing in Canadian immigration law, commercial and corporate law, and other areas of Quebec and Canadian law. Her practice offers services in English, French, Cantonese and Mandarin. She earned her LL.B. and B.C.L from McGill University in Montreal, Quebec, in May of 1989.
During her studies at McGill University, she was a member of the Editorial Board of the McGill Law Journal, worked at the McGill Legal Aid Clinic, and was a member of the Students' Judiciary Committee. She also served as a clerk for two judges at the Superior Court. She also served as a clerk for two judges at the Superior Court.
She is a member of the Canadian Bar Association, and the Association québécoise des avocats et avocates en droit de l'immigration.
Please note that information provided here is for informational purposes only. Laws currently in effect can change at any time. Information provided here should not be construed as legal advice. If you require such advice, please contact a lawyer.
The most common non-family based categories for applications for permanent resident status (Immigrant Visa) in Canada are:
To qualify in the Independent category, the applicant should have a university degree, be able to prove at least one year of work experience in the same area as his/her specialty in university and be fluent in either English or French. However, there are some occupations that do not require a university degree. Our offices can evaluate the chances of success if the prospective applicant provides us with a detailed Curriculum Vitae, giving details of education (dates of attendance starting with secondary school, name of degree / certificate / diploma awarded, and details concerning training courses and / or apprenticeships) and information about work experience (including dates of employment, name of employers, title of position and duties for each position held).
In the Entrepreneur (business) category, there are no set rules to qualify as an entrepreneur (businessman / businesswoman). Each case is judged individually. However, there are general rules and guidelines. First, the entrepreneur must be prepared to make a significant financial investment in Canada, by establishing a new business or investing in a business that is already functioning. Also, he/she must employ at least one person who is not a family member and who is a Canadian permanent resident or Canadian citizen. He/she should be able to prove assets of at least CAN$200,000. Finally, the entrepreneur applicant must be able to prove that he/she has the ability and experience to manage the business and intends to actively participate in the management of the business.
As part of the professional services provided, Ms. Leiter meets with the applicant before the interview with the Canadian immigration authorities in order to prepare the applicant for it, and is also present at the interview.
Therefore, the Entrepreneur applicant must be prepared to do the following:
To qualify in the Investor category, the applicant must be able to prove at least three years of managerial experience in business and prove a net worth of at least CAN$500,000. He/she must be prepared to lock in an investment of at least CAN$250,000 for a period of five years. This amount will be invested in a government approved privately-administered venture capital fund. For those applicants who are able to prove a net worth of at least CAN$500,000 and are willing to to lock in an investment of at least CAN$350,000 for a period of five years, it may be possible to obtain a loan. The interest on such a loan would probably annul any earnings on the investment, but would allow the investor to have the use of the loaned amount.)
As part of the professional services provided, Ms. Leiter meets with the applicant before the interview with the Canadian immigration authorities in order to prepare the applicant for it, and is also present at the interview.
Therefore, the Investor applicant must be prepared to do the following:
Ms Leiter can assist you with all the legal aspects of setting up and running a small business in Canada. These services include the registration of your business, drawing up your shareholders' agreement, obtaining necessary permits, etc.
Clients who have applied for Entrepreneur visas through Ms Leiter can look forward to excellent, personalized service due to her familiarity with your case.
Ms Leiter also practices in other areas of law, such as certain immigrant and non-immigrant visas to the United States and Canadian civil law. Should specialized legal advice outside Ms Leiter's scope of practice be required, she would refer you to one of her colleagues.
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