<?xml version='1.0' encoding='UTF-8'?><?xml-stylesheet href="http://www.blogger.com/styles/atom.css" type="text/css"?><feed xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom' xmlns:openSearch='http://a9.com/-/spec/opensearchrss/1.0/' xmlns:georss='http://www.georss.org/georss' xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0'><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8342513277791389661</id><updated>2011-08-10T08:24:51.790-07:00</updated><category term='Transfer J1 Visa to H3 Visa'/><category term='Recognition of foreign credentials in Canada'/><category term='Why choose Mann Law?'/><category term='NAFTA Opportunities'/><category term='H3 Visa for United States'/><category term='H3  - J1 Trainee and Internship Visa'/><category term='Working in Canada'/><category term='Qualifying for J1 Visa - USA'/><category term='Internships and training visas for United States'/><category term='Investors and Entrepreneurs'/><category term='Immigration under 38 professions'/><title type='text'>Mann Law, Barristers and Solicitors Professional Corporation</title><subtitle type='html'>We provide premier legal services in the Greater Toronto Area. We are backed by more than twenty-five years of experience in representing individuals, as well as corporations, in a wide range of practice areas. Mann law has a reputation for quality, creativity and teamwork.

The members of the firm are qualified Canadian Lawyers and U.S. Attorneys who also have experience in Arbitration and Mediation in Canada and other Common Law Jurisdictions.</subtitle><link rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#feed' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://mannlaw.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8342513277791389661/posts/default?max-results=100'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://mannlaw.blogspot.com/'/><link rel='hub' href='http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com/'/><author><name>MANN LAW</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/08907014466412717745</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><generator version='7.00' uri='http://www.blogger.com'>Blogger</generator><openSearch:totalResults>13</openSearch:totalResults><openSearch:startIndex>1</openSearch:startIndex><openSearch:itemsPerPage>100</openSearch:itemsPerPage><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8342513277791389661.post-7184615451683034772</id><published>2011-08-10T08:23:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2011-08-10T08:24:51.823-07:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Investors and Entrepreneurs'/><title type='text'>Immigration to Canada - New Brunswick: Investment of $125000</title><content type='html'>New Brunswick provides opportunities to investors under its Provincial Nominee Program, for setting up or buying existing business. One is required to establish their business within two years of entry into New Brunswick. Business applicants must submit a Business Plan or Business Proposal that is of economic benefit to New Brunswick. A Business Plan details how applicants will develop and operate a specific business in New Brunswick. A Business Proposal may be submitted as an alternative to a formal business plan if applicants require more time to explore business opportunities before choosing a specific business. To be eligible for this program one is required to demonstrate business management experience as an owner or senior manager. The applicant must be operating the business within two (2) years of landing.  &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;One can start a new business; enter into a partnership with a New Brunswick business person or purchase an existing business. If one has a great business idea and is ready to work hard to build it from the ground up, then one may wish to start own business. Extensive research is required to develop a profitable business. For partnerships, before finalizing, one must make sure that the investment is protected and the obligations and roles are clearly defined. Independent legal advice should be taken. Partnerships must meet all Government of Canada requirements under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA) with regard to the Provincial Nominee Program. Finally, if one is purchasing a business, one must make sure to have all the background information on the existing business including financial statements prepared by a professional accountant for the past three (3) years, to determine if the business is stable. One should consult a lawyer before signing a contract. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;One has to live in New Brunswick with dependents, establish the business in New Brunswick and assume an active managerial role in the business. As part of the process, one is required to visit New Brunswick for a period of no less than five business days, to conduct extensive research and complete an interview with an Immigration Program Officer. Please note that the business plan or business proposal must be of economic benefit to New Brunswick, and must be approved by an Immigration Officer. One is required to provide a verified personal net worth of at least CDN $300,000.00 and demonstrate knowledge of English and/or French. Prior to nomination one must make a CDN $75,000.00 conditionally refundable deposit.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The Provincial Nominee Program accelerates the immigration process by providing a Certificate of Nomination to Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) which can lead to faster processing of a permanent resident application by the Government of Canada. Nominations are granted at the sole discretion of the Government of New Brunswick. A nomination certificate does not guarantee the issuance of a permanent resident visa by Citizenship and Immigration Canada.&lt;br /&gt;For more information on this Provincial Nominee Program or any other U.S. or Canadian immigration matters, contact our Law Firm, Mann Law at (905) 565-5770 or by email to: immigration@mannlaw.ca &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Disclaimer: The above article is not a legal opinion as every case is different and is only for general awareness. Please contact us for specific questions and legal advise.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a style="TEXT-DECORATION: underline" href="http://www.mannlaw.ca/contact.htm"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:arial;font-size:100%;"&gt;Contact Mann Law&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:arial;font-size:100%;"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8342513277791389661-7184615451683034772?l=mannlaw.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8342513277791389661/posts/default/7184615451683034772'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8342513277791389661/posts/default/7184615451683034772'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://mannlaw.blogspot.com/2011/08/immigration-to-canada-new-brunswick.html' title='Immigration to Canada - New Brunswick: Investment of $125000'/><author><name>MANN LAW</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/08907014466412717745</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8342513277791389661.post-8436637856639517879</id><published>2011-08-10T08:21:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2011-08-10T08:23:16.431-07:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Investors and Entrepreneurs'/><title type='text'>U.S. Immigration Proposes Steps to Streamline Applications of Investors and Entrepreneurs</title><content type='html'>&lt;br /&gt;On May 19, 2011, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) proposed changes to the Investor Program, which is commonly referred to as the EB-5 Program. The purpose of the new proposals is to streamline the process for immigrant investors. President Barack Obama’s administration is committed to improving on the current legal immigration system, in an effort to meet economic and national security needs in the 21st century.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Under the EB-5 Program there are 10,000 visas available each year to immigrant investors, when they invest in businesses that create at least 10 jobs for U.S. citizens or permanent residents.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The EB-5 Program was created by Congress in 1990 to attract potential investors and businessman from around the world to create jobs in the United States. “We are dedicated to enhancing this program to ensure that it achieves that goal to the fullest extent possible” said by USCIS Director Alejandro Mayorkas.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;There are three fundamental changes being proposed to the way EB-5 applications are processed. The first being a proposal to accelerate the processing of applications for job-creating projects that are completely developed and ready for implementation. USCIS will allow such applicants to request Premium Processing Service (for an additional fee) that would guarantee processing of their cases within 15 calendar days.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The second USCIS proposal is to create new specialized intake teams that have expertise in economic analysis and the requirements of the EB-5 Program. These intake teams will be able to communicate directly with the applicants to streamline the resolution of issues and address questions quickly.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The third USCIS proposal is to assemble an expert Decision Board to make decisions regarding applications processed at the EB-5 Regional Center. Under this proposal the teams would be made up of an economist and adjudicators and will also be supported by legal counsel.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;For more information on the EB-5 Program or any other U.S. or Canadian immigration matters, contact our Law Firm, Mann Law at (905) 565-5770 or by email to: &lt;a href="mailto:immigration@mannlaw.ca"&gt;immigration@mannlaw.ca&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Disclaimer: The above article is not a legal opinion as every case is different and is only for general awareness. Please contact us for specific questions and legal advise.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a style="TEXT-DECORATION: underline" href="http://www.mannlaw.ca/contact.htm"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:arial;font-size:100%;"&gt;Contact Mann Law&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:arial;font-size:100%;"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8342513277791389661-8436637856639517879?l=mannlaw.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8342513277791389661/posts/default/8436637856639517879'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8342513277791389661/posts/default/8436637856639517879'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://mannlaw.blogspot.com/2011/08/us-immigration-proposes-steps-to.html' title='U.S. Immigration Proposes Steps to Streamline Applications of Investors and Entrepreneurs'/><author><name>MANN LAW</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/08907014466412717745</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8342513277791389661.post-6851416042657142658</id><published>2011-04-26T12:10:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2011-04-29T11:01:50.570-07:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Working in Canada'/><title type='text'>Immigration Opportunity for Master’s and PhD Graduates from Ontario!</title><content type='html'>The province of Ontario, in an effort to attract young educated immigrants, created the Opportunities Ontario Provincial Nominee Program. If you are an international student in Ontario or you have graduated within the last 2 years, you may qualify for Permanent Residence in Canada.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In order to be eligible, you will have completed half of your studies at a publicly funded Canadian college or university; you must have completed a degree or a 2 year diploma while being a fulltime student. One year post graduate-degrees and certificate programs are also eligible, provided that they require a previous degree.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In order to qualify, you would need an offer of fulltime employment for an approved position, from an Ontario employer. The work does not have to be related to your field of study.&lt;br /&gt;There are many advantages to applying under this stream. First and possibly foremost that it is not based on a point system, there are no language testing requirements and it is not necessary for you to have completed numerous years of work experience. Moreover, you could get a work permit as soon as you have been nominated.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Prior to the establishment of this program, it was nearly impossible for students to qualify for Canadian permanent residence, unless they were included as dependents in an application submitted by their parents. Opportunities Ontario has opened the door for international students that wish to make Ontario their permanent home.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;After you have been nominated by the province of Ontario, the Ontario government will support your application for a Canadian work permit. The Ontario government nomination will also allow you and your dependents (if any) to apply for Canadian permanent residence. Once you have been nominated, you could be granted permanent resident status in as little as 9 – 12 months.&lt;br /&gt;For more information on the Opportunities Ontario Provincial Nominee Program or any other Canadian or USA immigration matters, contact the Law Firm of Mann Law at (905) 565-5770 or by email to: &lt;a href="mailto:immigration@mannlaw.ca"&gt;immigration@mannlaw.ca&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Disclaimer: The above article is not a legal opinion as every case is different and is only for general awareness. Please contact us for specific questions and legal advise.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a style="TEXT-DECORATION: underline" href="http://www.mannlaw.ca/contact.htm"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:arial;font-size:100%;"&gt;Contact Mann Law&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:arial;font-size:100%;"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8342513277791389661-6851416042657142658?l=mannlaw.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8342513277791389661/posts/default/6851416042657142658'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8342513277791389661/posts/default/6851416042657142658'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://mannlaw.blogspot.com/2011/04/immigration-opportunity-for-masters-and.html' title='Immigration Opportunity for Master’s and PhD Graduates from Ontario!'/><author><name>MANN LAW</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/08907014466412717745</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8342513277791389661.post-6878664906992782693</id><published>2011-04-26T12:09:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2011-04-27T13:53:21.625-07:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Working in Canada'/><title type='text'>British Columbia’s Pilot Project Offers More Opportunities to International Graduates</title><content type='html'>Thanks to a new two-year pilot project, international students in British Columbia will have the opportunity to gain Canadian work experience, after completing studies at private post-secondary institutions that have career training programs which have received British Columbia Education Quality Assurance (EQA) designation. Such students will now be eligible to apply for an open work permit. Furthermore this allows international students to obtain a post-graduate work permit after completing a program of studies as short as 7 months.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The Federal Post-Graduation Work Permit Program allows for international students that have graduated from post-secondary institutions in Canada after completing at least 2 years of studies, to apply for work permits for up to three years. This program did not include international students attending private post-secondary institutions. However, the province of British Columbia is planning ahead and has taken steps to attract more international students and make it easier for them to remain in Canada as permanent residents.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;On February 22, 2011, Minister Ida Chong, the Regional Economic and Skills Development Minister stated: “In the next decade, B.C. will have more than a million job openings, and immigration is going to be a key factor in our ability to fill them,” said Minister Chong. “By expanding this program to private institutions, we’re giving more international students an opportunity to work and potentially to choose British Columbia as their place to call home.”&lt;br /&gt;“International graduates with Canadian education, Canadian work experience, and an ease and familiarity with Canadian society are often excellent candidates to apply for permanent residence through the Canadian Experience Class,” stated Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;If you choose to study in British Columbia, it could be your first step towards a brighter future in Canada. For more information on this or other immigration matters, contact Mann Law 1-905-565-5770 or email Immigration@mannlaw.ca&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Disclaimer: The above article is not a legal opinion as every case is different and is only for general awareness. Please contact us for specific questions and legal advise.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a style="TEXT-DECORATION: underline" href="http://www.mannlaw.ca/contact.htm"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:arial;font-size:100%;"&gt;Contact Mann Law&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:arial;font-size:100%;"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8342513277791389661-6878664906992782693?l=mannlaw.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8342513277791389661/posts/default/6878664906992782693'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8342513277791389661/posts/default/6878664906992782693'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://mannlaw.blogspot.com/2011/04/british-columbias-pilot-project-offers.html' title='British Columbia’s Pilot Project Offers More Opportunities to International Graduates'/><author><name>MANN LAW</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/08907014466412717745</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8342513277791389661.post-5699676143101815557</id><published>2011-04-26T12:07:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2011-04-26T12:12:25.030-07:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Working in Canada'/><title type='text'>Proposed Changes to the Federal Skilled Worker Programs</title><content type='html'>The government of Canada has been announcing proposed changes to the selection system for the Federal Skilled Worker Programs. The proposed changes will likely come into effect in the near future.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The proposed changes are based on a recent evaluation of the Federal Skilled Worker Program. Two significant changes announced that could have a negative impact on many future applicants for Canadian permanent residence, are the points awarded for levels of language proficiency and for the applicant’s age.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Over the years, the language proficiency requirements have been consistently raised. It appears to be easier for those with higher language proficiency to settle in Canada and quickly find gainful employment.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) would also like to place a greater emphasis on younger applicants. The proposal in this regard is to award applicants up to age 35 a maximum of 12 points. This would result in more mature applicants losing points for each year above age 35. Under the current system, applicants are awarded a maximum of 10 points up to age 49. In other words, under the proposed changes, if you are over the age of 35, the chances of being accepted for permanent residence in Canada will be more difficult or even impossible.&lt;br /&gt;CIC is also proposing to reduce the number of points awarded for work experience from 21 to 15. In a system where every point counts and can determine whether the application will be approved or denied, the proposed changes will affect many applicants.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;On a positive note, as Canada is experiencing shortages of workers in skilled trades, there may be a change in the points awarded for the credentials of skilled tradespeople.&lt;br /&gt;Although changes to the selection system may be good for Canada, these types of changes may negative impact some applicants seeking to immigrate to Canada. If you have been contemplating applying for Canadian permanent residence and you would like to know your options, contact Mann Law at (905) 565-5770 or you may email us at: immigration@mannlaw.ca&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Disclaimer: The above article is not a legal opinion as every case is different and is only for general awareness. Please contact us for specific questions and legal advise.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a style="TEXT-DECORATION: underline" href="http://www.mannlaw.ca/contact.htm"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:arial;font-size:100%;"&gt;Contact Mann Law&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:arial;font-size:100%;"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8342513277791389661-5699676143101815557?l=mannlaw.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8342513277791389661/posts/default/5699676143101815557'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8342513277791389661/posts/default/5699676143101815557'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://mannlaw.blogspot.com/2011/04/proposed-changes-to-federal-skilled.html' title='Proposed Changes to the Federal Skilled Worker Programs'/><author><name>MANN LAW</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/08907014466412717745</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8342513277791389661.post-794821555747073015</id><published>2010-02-11T13:35:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2010-02-11T13:37:04.159-08:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Transfer J1 Visa to H3 Visa'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='H3 Visa for United States'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='H3  - J1 Trainee and Internship Visa'/><title type='text'>H3 Trainee Visa for the United States – An option if you are inside or outside the US!</title><content type='html'>A foreign national may be temporarily admitted to the United States on an H3 visa (or change status from some other visa such as J1 while in the United States) if he or she has a residence in a foreign country which he or she has no intention of abandoning and who is coming temporarily to the United States as a trainee, in a training program that is not designed primarily to provide productive employment. The alien is allowed to bring with him or her, their spouse and minor children if they are accompanying him/her or following to join him/her.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The employer must file a petition for review of the training and for determination of the alien's eligibility for classification as a H3 trainee, before the alien may apply for a visa or seek admission to the United States (if he/she is applying from outside United States). &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The H–3 trainee is a non-immigrant who seeks to enter the United States at the invitation of an organization or individual for the purpose of receiving training in any field of endeavour, such as agriculture, commerce, communications, finance, government, transportation, or the professions, as well as training in a purely industrial establishment with some exceptions.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The employer is required to demonstrate that the proposed training is not available in the alien's own country; the alien will not be placed in a position which is in the normal operation of the business and in which citizens and resident workers are regularly employed; the alien will not engage in productive employment unless such employment is incidental and necessary to the training; and the training will benefit the alien in pursuing a career outside the United States.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Each petition for a trainee must include a statement which describes the type of training and supervision to be given, the structure of the training program, set forth the proportion of time that will be devoted to productive employment, show the number of hours that will be spent, respectively, in classroom instruction and in on-the-job training, describe the career abroad for which the training will prepare the alien, indicate the reasons why such training cannot be obtained in the alien's country and why it is necessary for the alien to be trained in the United States, and indicate the source of any remuneration received by the trainee and any benefit which will accrue to the employer for providing the training.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;A training program may not be approved which deals in generalities with no fixed schedule, objectives, or means of evaluation.  Programs also may not be approved if they are incompatible with the nature of the employer's business or enterprise, are on behalf of a alien who already possesses substantial training and expertise in the proposed field of training, are in a field in which it is unlikely that the knowledge or skill will be used outside the United States, will result in productive employment beyond that which is incidental and necessary to the training, are designed to recruit and train aliens for the ultimate staffing of domestic operations in the United States, does not establish that the employer has the physical plant and sufficiently trained manpower to provide the training specified, or is designed to extend the total allowable period of practical training previously authorized a non-immigrant student.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The petition may not be filed or approved earlier than 6 months before the date of actual need for the alien's training. An approved petition for an alien trainee shall be valid for a period of up to two years.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;An H–3 alien trainee who has spent 24 months in the United States may not seek extension, change status, or be readmitted to the United States under either an H or L visa unless the alien has resided and been physically present outside the United States for the immediate prior 6 months. There could be exceptions.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;An extension of stay may be authorized for the length of the training program for a total period of stay as H–3 trainees are not to exceed two years, or for a total period of stay as a participant in a special education training program not to exceed 18 months.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Frequently Asked Question&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Q: Can I transfer from J1 visa (J1 intern or J1 trainee) to H3 visa while in United States?&lt;br /&gt;A: Yes you may transfer from a J1 visa to H3 visa if your host company or some other employer is willing to sponsor you for the training at their location. You could get an extension of 2 years. This would mean that you could apply for change of status from J1 to H3.  There are several conditions and exceptions to be kept under consideration though. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Disclaimer: The above article is not a legal opinion as every case is different and is only for general awareness. Please contact us for specific questions and legal advise.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a style="TEXT-DECORATION: underline" href="http://www.mannlaw.ca/contact.htm"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:arial;font-size:100%;"&gt;Contact Mann Law&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:arial;font-size:100%;"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8342513277791389661-794821555747073015?l=mannlaw.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8342513277791389661/posts/default/794821555747073015'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8342513277791389661/posts/default/794821555747073015'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://mannlaw.blogspot.com/2010/02/h3-trainee-visa-for-united-states.html' title='H3 Trainee Visa for the United States – An option if you are inside or outside the US!'/><author><name>MANN LAW</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8342513277791389661.post-3901020317223705831</id><published>2010-01-12T14:03:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2010-01-12T14:07:58.983-08:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Working in Canada'/><title type='text'>Work Based Visas For Canada</title><content type='html'>If you want to work in Canada, you must understand the following important information:&lt;br /&gt;• Your employer helps determine if you are eligible. Your employer may need to get a labour market opinion from Human Resources and Social Development Canada (HRSDC). A labour market opinion confirms that the employer can fill the job with a foreign worker. &lt;br /&gt;• To work in Canada, you must meet the general requirements for entering the country and for staying here, in addition to those for getting a work permit. This means you may need a temporary resident visa. &lt;br /&gt;• A work permit is not an immigration document. It does not allow you to live in Canada permanently. To live here permanently, you must qualify under an immigration category, such as skilled worker. Live–in caregivers can stay in Canada permanently if they meet certain requirements. &lt;br /&gt;• If you want your spouse or common–law partner and your dependent children to come with you to Canada, they must apply to do so.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt;If your family members want to work in Canada:&lt;br /&gt;If you are authorized to work in Canada, your accompanying family members may also be able to work here by virtue of the permit you have obtained yourself. No other authorization is required. If they intend to work while in Canada, they should find out if they are eligible for an “open” work permit. Open work permits allow them to work in any job with any employer. An open work permit also means that they may be hired without the employer having to obtain a labour market opinion (the normal authorization required). Certain jobs may require medical checks or licensing from professional organizations. Their work permits will be valid for the duration of your own work permit.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Your spouse’s (and in some cases your children’s) eligibility for open work permits depends on the skill level of your job. You must also be authorized to work in Canada for at least six months. Note that open work permits for dependent children are available on a trial basis in participating provinces only. Accompanying family members must always apply for their own work permit. They should apply for one at the same time as you, before entering Canada. If they decide to work after they arrive, they may also apply once they are here. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Disclaimer: The above article is not a legal opinion as every case is different and is only for general awareness. Please contact us for specific questions and legal advise.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a style="TEXT-DECORATION: underline" href="http://www.mannlaw.ca/contact.htm"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:arial;font-size:100%;"&gt;Contact Mann Law&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:arial;font-size:100%;"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8342513277791389661-3901020317223705831?l=mannlaw.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8342513277791389661/posts/default/3901020317223705831'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8342513277791389661/posts/default/3901020317223705831'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://mannlaw.blogspot.com/2010/01/work-based-visas-for-canada.html' title='Work Based Visas For Canada'/><author><name>MANN LAW</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8342513277791389661.post-6648818432388336787</id><published>2010-01-06T10:28:00.001-08:00</published><updated>2010-01-06T10:29:51.983-08:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='NAFTA Opportunities'/><title type='text'>NAFTA –An opportunity for Canadian Citizens to work in the US!</title><content type='html'>As part of North American Free Trade Agreement between Canada, Mexico and the United States, the three countries desire the facilitation of temporary entry on a reciprocal basis. This means they are open to the granting of temporary entry for persons. As part of NAFTA, citizens of any of the three countries may be allowed facilitated temporary entry into each other’s territory. Some special conditions may apply.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Some benefits of T1, TN or NAFTA Visa&lt;br /&gt;o Labour Certification may not be required which is usually an additional step for other work visas to the United States, such as the H1 work visas. &lt;br /&gt;o Visas may be extended multiple times, which is unlike other similar work visas. &lt;br /&gt;o The application processing is very expedient.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Basic eligibility for professionals under NAFTA&lt;br /&gt;The applicant should be a citizen of Canada or Mexico and the profession should be one of those as listed below. The position in the U.S. should require a NAFTA professional. The work should be a prearranged full-time or part-time job. Self-employment is not permitted; Professional Canadian or Mexican citizens should have the qualifications necessary for the profession. Please note that permanent residents, including Canadian permanent residents, are not able to apply to work as a NAFTA professionals. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;List of professionals under NAFTA:&lt;br /&gt;Accountant, Architect, Computer Systems Analyst, Disaster Relief Insurance Claims Adjuster, Economist, Engineer, Forester, Graphic Designer, Hotel Manager, Industrial Designer, Interior Designer, Land Surveyor, Landscape Architect, Lawyer, Librarian, Management Consultant, Mathematician, Range Manager/Range Conservationalist, Research Assistant, Scientific Technician/Technologist, Social Worker, Sylviculturist, (including Forestry Specialist), Technical Publications, Writer, Urban Planner, Vocational Counsellor, Medical/Allied Professionals: Dentist, Dietician, Medical Laboratory Technologist, Nutritionist, Occupational Therapist, Pharmacist, Physician (teaching or research only), Physiotherapist/Physical Therapist, Psychologist, Recreational Therapist, Registered Nurse, Veterinarian, Scientist: Agriculturist, Animal Breeder, Animal Scientist, Apiculturist, Astronomer, Biochemist, Biologist, Chemist, Dairy Scientist, Entomologist, Epidemiologist, Geneticist, Geologist, Geochemist, Geophysicist, Horticulturist, Meteorologist, Pharmacologist, Physicist, Plant Breeder, Poultry Scientist, Soil Scientist, Zoologist, Teacher: College, Seminary, University.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Disclaimer: The above article is not a legal opinion as every case is different and is only for general awareness. Please contact us for specific questions and legal advise.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a style="TEXT-DECORATION: underline" href="http://www.mannlaw.ca/contact.htm"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:arial;font-size:100%;"&gt;Contact Mann Law&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:arial;font-size:100%;"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8342513277791389661-6648818432388336787?l=mannlaw.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8342513277791389661/posts/default/6648818432388336787'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8342513277791389661/posts/default/6648818432388336787'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://mannlaw.blogspot.com/2010/01/nafta-opportunity-for-canadian-citizens.html' title='NAFTA –An opportunity for Canadian Citizens to work in the US!'/><author><name>MANN LAW</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8342513277791389661.post-7639772921410775443</id><published>2009-12-17T09:25:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2009-12-17T09:29:59.997-08:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Qualifying for J1 Visa - USA'/><title type='text'>How you can qualify for a J1 (interns and trainees) visa in the USA?</title><content type='html'>You could qualify for J1 visa in the United States if:&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt;1. You are currently enrolled at a degree or certificate granting post-secondary academic institution outside the United States, in your occupational field   &lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt;OR&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt;2. You have graduated from such an institution in your occupational field no more than 12 months prior to the start date of your program in the United States&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt;OR&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt;3. You have five years of work experience outside the United States in your occupational field.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt;A post-secondary institute in general terms:&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt;This is an accredited, academic institute offering admission for degrees or certificates only to students who have completed secondary school. If they offer the certificate or degree to students who have not completed secondary school then the institute is not post-secondary.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt;Disclaimer: The above article is not a legal opinion as every case is different and is only for general awareness. Please contact us for specific questions and legal advise.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a style="TEXT-DECORATION: underline" href="http://www.mannlaw.ca/contact.htm"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:arial;font-size:100%;"&gt;Contact Mann Law&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:arial;font-size:100%;"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8342513277791389661-7639772921410775443?l=mannlaw.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8342513277791389661/posts/default/7639772921410775443'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8342513277791389661/posts/default/7639772921410775443'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://mannlaw.blogspot.com/2009/12/how-you-can-qualify-for-j1-interns-and.html' title='How you can qualify for a J1 (interns and trainees) visa in the USA?'/><author><name>MANN LAW</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8342513277791389661.post-1755859152673654989</id><published>2009-12-10T11:10:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2009-12-16T07:25:32.640-08:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Internships and training visas for United States'/><title type='text'>Paid Internships And Training In The United States For Students Or Young Professionals From Around The World</title><content type='html'>Foreign nationals have the opportunity to receive paid training or complete internships in the United States. Interns and trainees come to United States under The Exchange Visitor Program. This program is carried out under provisions of the United State’s law, to increase mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the people of other countries by educational and cultural exchanges. They provide an extremely valuable opportunity to experience the United States and their way of life, thereby developing lasting and meaningful relationships.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The Law provides for an Exchange Visitor Non-Immigrant visa category for persons who are approved to participate in exchange visitor programs in the United States. This means that before you can apply at an American Embassy or Consulate for a visa you must apply, meet the requirements, and be accepted for one of the Exchange Visitor Program categories. If you are accepted as a participant in an exchange program, you will then be provided with information and documents necessary to apply for the visa to enter the United States. You may enter the United States to obtain work-based learning to build on your academic experience by developing practical skills&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Who qualifies?&lt;br /&gt;You should be currently enrolled in and pursuing studies at a degree or certificate granting post-secondary academic institution outside the United States OR You should have graduated from such an institution no more than 12 months prior to the exchange visitor program begin date OR you should have five years of work experience outside the United States in the occupational field.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Program objective:&lt;br /&gt;The primary objectives of this program is to enhance the skills and expertise of exchange visitors in their academic or occupational fields through participation in structured and guided work-based training and internship programs and to improve the participant’s knowledge of American techniques, methodologies, and expertise. Such training and internship programs are also intended to increase the participant’s understanding of American culture and society and to enhance the local American knowledge of foreign cultures and skills through an open interchange of ideas between participants and their American associates. A key goal of the Act, which authorizes these programs, is that participants will return to their home countries and share their experiences with their countrymen.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In addition, a specific objective of the new internship program is to provide eligible foreign nationals a period of work-based learning to allow them to develop practical skills that will enhance their future careers. Bridging the gap between formal education and practical work experience and gaining substantive cross-cultural experience are major goals in educational institutions around the world. By providing training opportunities for current foreign students and recent foreign graduates at formative stages of their development, the U.S. Government will build partnerships, promote mutual understanding, and develop networks for relationships that will last through generations as these foreign nationals move into leadership roles in a broad range of occupational fields in their own societies. &lt;br /&gt;If you qualify and you are interested in a paid internship or training in United States then you can make use of this program. One can apply for a Non-Immigrant visa as part of this program at any time of the year and the ‘processing time’ is between 1 to 3 months. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Disclaimer: The above article is not a legal opinion as every case is different and is only for general awareness. Please contact us for specific questions and legal advise.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a style="TEXT-DECORATION: underline" href="http://www.mannlaw.ca/contact.htm"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:arial;font-size:100%;"&gt;Contact Mann Law&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:arial;font-size:100%;"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8342513277791389661-1755859152673654989?l=mannlaw.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8342513277791389661/posts/default/1755859152673654989'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8342513277791389661/posts/default/1755859152673654989'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://mannlaw.blogspot.com/2009/12/paid-internshipd-and-training-in-united.html' title='Paid Internships And Training In The United States For Students Or Young Professionals From Around The World'/><author><name>MANN LAW</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8342513277791389661.post-2487957945202071675</id><published>2009-12-10T11:09:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2009-12-16T07:26:00.145-08:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Recognition of foreign credentials in Canada'/><title type='text'>Recognition of Foreign Credentials for Newcomers to Canada</title><content type='html'>Finally the Canadian Federal Government has taken meaningful action on the issue of credentials recognition, creating the foreign credential referral office and giving people a head start on the process before they get to Canada. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The Prime Minister, Mr. Stephen Harper exercised leadership this January, leading the Premiers and Territorial leaders in an agreement that has led to the announcement of a pan-Canadian framework for foreign credential recognition that will accelerate the process of recognising the professions and training of immigrants to Canada. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Bob Dechert, Member of Parliament for Mississauga – Erindale commented “Enabling foreign trained Canadians to practise their chosen professions in Canada is critically important to our Country, our economy and the dignity of the skilled workers that we have invited to this great nation.”&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Under the new Pan-Canadian Framework of Assessment and Recognition of Foreign Qualification, foreign-trained workers who submit an application to be licensed or registered to work in certain fields will be advised within one year whether their qualifications will be recognized. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Achieving Canada’s economic potential requires that immigrants are able to use to the fullest their skills and experience within the Canadian Labour market.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Foreign qualification recognition is the process of verifying that the knowledge, skills, work experience and education obtained in another country is comparable to the standards established for Canadian professionals and tradespersons. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;There are a multitude of players involved in the assessment and recognition of foreign qualification. There are nearly 500 professional regulatory authorities and numerous credential assessment bodies in Canada, as well as hundreds of post-secondary and vocational institutions and countless numbers of employers, immigrant serving agencies, and most importantly, immigrants and other internationally-trained workers. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Qualification recognition for regulated occupations is mainly a provincial and territorial responsibility that has often been delegated in legislation to professional regulatory authorities. Through the Agreement of Internal Trade, Federal, Provincial and Territorial governments agreed to eliminate inter-provincial barriers to the free movement of workers, goods, services and investments, &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Building upon these advances, governments recognize that we are collectively faced with both the opportunity and the need for moving forward in a concerted way on issues of foreign qualification recognition. However, recognition of foreign qualifications in one jurisdiction requires that other jurisdictions accept that licensing decision. Once a Province or Territory certifies an internationally trained individual, he or she cannot be treated any differently for certification purposes than a domestically trained worker.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Disclaimer: The above article is not a legal opinion as every case is different and is only for general awareness. Please contact us for specific questions and legal advise.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a style="TEXT-DECORATION: underline" href="http://www.mannlaw.ca/contact.htm"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:arial;font-size:100%;"&gt;Contact Mann Law&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:arial;font-size:100%;"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8342513277791389661-2487957945202071675?l=mannlaw.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8342513277791389661/posts/default/2487957945202071675'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8342513277791389661/posts/default/2487957945202071675'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://mannlaw.blogspot.com/2009/12/recognition-of-foreign-credential-of.html' title='Recognition of Foreign Credentials for Newcomers to Canada'/><author><name>MANN LAW</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8342513277791389661.post-6992008748764699628</id><published>2009-11-06T13:46:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2009-12-16T07:27:53.425-08:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Immigration under 38 professions'/><title type='text'>Immigration News: “38 Professions and more!”</title><content type='html'>What is the meaning of Dual Intention? Are their only 38 professions for immigration to Canada? Mann Law provides answers on these matters..&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;New initiatives by the Canadian Government have made it easier to make Canada your home. Citizenship and Immigration Canada speaks of the options and the programs available for immigration to Canada however with so many programs and categories, sometimes people get confused.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;We receive several calls every week to ask what dual intention means. It means that a person who has a permanent immigration application in process can also make an application for temporary resident visa under a different program while the permanent immigration  application is pending.  Another question that keeps coming up is with regards to the 38 professions/skills for immigration applications filed on or after February 27, 2008. People usually think that these 38 occupations are the only options available but this is not the case. You are still eligible if you do not fall in the 38 listed occupations and there are more than 100 such occupations under which you may apply. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The scope of this article does not allow us to print all the occupations or professions however some of the skills that are not too common are as below. There are many more skills/professions.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Clerical Supervisors, Administrative Officers, Personnel and Recruiting Officers, Bookkeepers, Loan Officers, Insurance Underwriters, Secretaries, Technical Occupations, Executive Housekeepers, Cleaning Supervisors, Chefs, Cooks and many more for senior or junior positions.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Generally speaking you could qualify for immigration if you fall under one of the categories, there are however other consideration like. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;· Are you currently inside or outside Canada&lt;br /&gt;· If your experience falls under or does not fall under one of the 38 professions / occupations mentioned on CIC website&lt;br /&gt;· Do you have or not have a job offer in Canada&lt;br /&gt;· Are you are a student, visitor or working in Canada for one year&lt;br /&gt;· Do you fall under one of the Provincial Nominee programs offered by one of the provinces or Quebec.&lt;br /&gt;· Do you fall under a Refugee Program&lt;br /&gt;· Do you have family in Canada&lt;br /&gt;· Do you fall under an investor, entrepreneur or self-employed program.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;We have practiced Immigration Law for over 20 years and continue to guide clients in Canada and abroad in visa and immigration matters. Some changes in policies have been very useful for students and temporary residents living in Canada while others have benefitted family members or potential employees abroad. There are also several options for those in USA as students (F1, J1 visas), temporary workers (H1, H2, and H3 visas) and other categories.  Mann Law assists clients for both US and Canadian Visas and Immigration.  Our expertise includes business, travel or work visas to United States. We could also assist you in permanent residency for US.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Why Mann Law?&lt;br /&gt;To get the right advice and direction you just need to make the right decision! A reputed, experienced, reliable law firm, like ‘Mann Law’ could be a good option. Think it over!  Success in any immigration matter depends upon the merits and how your lawyer presents them and what is his or her experience. A law firm like Mann Law will be with you ‘all the way’ in your immigration and visa matters, be it a matter of filing an immigration application or handling your appeal case before the Appeal Division or in the Federal Court. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Please note that at Mann Law we deal with US and NAFTA matters as well as Canadian Immigration and Visa Law!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Please feel free to contact us at the information below for an appointment, if you have any questions. We will be more than glad to assist you.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Disclaimer: The above article is not a legal opinion as every case is different and is only for general awareness. 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Should you go with a large or a small firm? How do you know you’re going to get the service and advice you need to address your legal matter successfully?&lt;br /&gt;What matters in a law firm is the amount of experience and success the lawyers have had. It's the firms's reputation that counts most. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"&gt;&lt;br /&gt;From the Mississauga, Brampton and Toronto Area to around the world, Mann Law has been serving clients for more than 25 years. We are experienced in a broad array of practice areas for both businesses and individuals. No legal matter is too large or too small for us to handle.&lt;br /&gt;The team of lawyers at Mann Law is fluent in many languages and has been servicing clients around the world. 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