IMMIGRATION SERVICES
Refusals and Reconsideration Requests
Criminal Inadmissibility and Rehabilitation
Refusals and Reconsideration Requests
Lex Nova reviews refusal decisions, previous applications and supporting documents to identify the issues affecting a case.
The assessment considers available next steps, including a revised application or a request for reconsideration where appropriate.
Procedural Fairness Letters
Criminal Inadmissibility and Rehabilitation
Refusals and Reconsideration Requests
Lex Nova prepares responses to concerns raised by immigration officers about eligibility, the accuracy of information, supporting documents or admissibility.
Each response addresses the specific concerns through relevant evidence, explanations and written arguments.
Criminal Inadmissibility and Rehabilitation
Criminal Inadmissibility and Rehabilitation
Criminal Inadmissibility and Rehabilitation
Lex Nova assesses how foreign criminal records may affect Canadian immigration eligibility.
Services include reviewing court documents and preparing criminal rehabilitation or temporary resident permit applications where the applicable requirements are met.
Medical Inadmissibility
Criminal Inadmissibility and Rehabilitation
Lex Nova assists with immigration matters involving medical admissibility concerns.
Services include reviewing correspondence from immigration authorities, identifying relevant medical evidence and preparing responses addressing the concerns raised.
Humanitarian & Compassionate Applications
Humanitarian & Compassionate Applications
Lex Nova prepares applications requesting consideration of exceptional personal and family circumstances.
The work includes assessing relevant factors, organizing evidence and preparing submissions concerning establishment in Canada, hardship, family circumstances and the best interests of affected children.
Family Sponsorship
Humanitarian & Compassionate Applications
Lex Nova assists with spousal and family sponsorship applications, including matters involving complex relationship histories, previous marriages, periods of separation or immigration concerns.
Particular attention is given to consistent information and evidence supporting the relationship and applicable eligibility requirements.
Temporary Residence and Status
Lex Nova provides support with visitor visas, study permits, work permits, extensions and restoration of temporary resident status where available.
The assessment addresses eligibility, the purpose of the proposed stay and any issues arising from previous applications or immigration history.
Permanent Residence & Quebec Immigration
Lex Nova assists with permanent residence through federal and provincial programs, including Quebec immigration procedures.
Services include eligibility assessment, review of employment and supporting records, application preparation and responses to requests from immigration authorities.
Canadian Citizenship
Immigration for Businesses and Employers
Lex Nova assists permanent residents with applications for Canadian citizenship.
Lex Nova reviews residence and travel history, physical presence calculations and the documents relevant to the applicable requirements.
Lex Nova prepares application forms and supporting explanations and assists with submission.
Where the file involves discrepancies, previous immigration issues or requests for additional information, we analyse the circumstances and prepare a substantiated response.
Immigration for Businesses and Employers
Immigration for Businesses and Employers
Immigration for Businesses and Employers
Lex Nova assists companies, entrepreneurs and foreign professionals with business immigration, business visits and work in Canada.
Lex Nova prepares and supports Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) applications to Service Canada and work permit applications.
Lex Nova assesses eligibility for LMIA-exempt work permits under the International Mobility Program, including intra-company transfers, the Professionals category under CUSMA and applicable categories under other international free trade agreements.
Lex Nova reviews the requirements for the employer, applicant and proposed work, identifies the necessary documents and supports the selected process.
Authorization to Return to Canada — ARC
Immigration for Businesses and Employers
Authorization to Return to Canada — ARC
Lex Nova assesses whether an Authorization to Return to Canada (ARC) is required following the enforcement of a removal order.
Lex Nova examines the type of order, the circumstances of departure and compliance with the applicable requirements. Where necessary, Lex Nova prepares the ARC application, supporting documents and written submissions explaining the reasons for returning.
Lex Nova also considers related inadmissibility issues and the requirements for the proposed entry to Canada.
ATIP Requests and GCMS Notes Analysis
Immigration for Businesses and Employers
Authorization to Return to Canada — ARC
Lex Nova assists with requesting immigration file records, including GCMS notes and other documents available for disclosure.
The review examines recorded concerns and decision reasons alongside the application and supporting evidence to inform possible next steps.