Senior Immigration Lawyer Interprets the Latest Immigration Policies in Canada

According to official reports from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, a total of 11,209 families worldwide have submitted applications for the Canadian Federal Self-Employed program from January 1, 2016, to September 30, 2022. Many celebrities have also obtained Canadian permanent residency through this program, such as Michael Ondaatje, the renowned author of "The English Patient," Domee Shi, the Oscar-winning director, and Rupi Kaur, an Indian-Canadian poet.

[Program with High Official and Global Success Rates] The Canadian Federal Self-Employed program offers a shortcut for cultural, artistic, and sports professionals to apply for the Canadian permanent residency. It is mainly suitable for individuals with at least two years of self-employment experience in cultural, artistic, sports, and related fields, who possess specific expertise and have the willingness and ability to continue working in Canada, making contributions to Canadian culture, arts, and sports.

Through this program, applicants can directly obtain Canadian permanent residency, and their entire family can enjoy the same benefits and privileges as local residents, including free quality public healthcare, access to free primary and secondary education, university tuition fees at only one-fifth of the international student rate, monthly milk benefits for children under 18, retirement pensions, unemployment benefits, and various other allowances and welfare programs.

Globevisa has been involved in Canadian immigration programs since 2007 and has successfully helped thousands of clients immigrate to Canada with their wealth of experience. With offices in Vancouver and Montreal, Globevisa provides comprehensive one-stop services from contract signing to settlement, offering professional assistance for clients to settle and prosper in another country. Over the years, Globevisa has achieved outstanding results in the Canadian Federal Self-Employed program, with evident advantages in program operations, including: Record-High Success Rate: Globevisa has achieved high success rate with no rejections, demonstrating its mature program operation.

Highest Market Share: Globevisa submits hundreds of applications each year, boasting the highest market share in the industry.

Exclusive Interview Waiver Standard: By submitting application documents that closely match the requirements of the immigration authorities, Globevisa has achieved a high interview waiver rate.

Extensive Experience in Canadian Cases: Since 2007, Globevisa has excelled in handling various complex issues related to Canadian immigration.

Senior Immigration Lawyers in Charge: With a strict triple review system overseen by senior immigration lawyers, all applications submitted undergo rigorous scrutiny.

[Analysis of Canadian Policies by Senior Immigration Lawyers] Globevisa has been collaborating with experienced Immigration Lawyer Catherine for over 7 years. Catherine has handled numerous Canadian Federal Self-Employed applications and specializes in handling various complex issues, advocating for clients' rights with immigration authorities. Catherine obtained her qualification as a lawyer in Quebec, Canada in 1998 and has since successfully helped hundreds of applicants immigrate to Canada. After focusing on the development of businesses in Canada, she relocated to Asia in 2006 where she started providing immigration services to clients worldwide. From 2010 to 2015, she served as Managing Partner and Global Operations Manager at an international immigration law firm headquartered in Hong Kong. In 2015, she established her own firm, specializing in immigration services for Canada, the United States, and other jurisdictions.

Catherine is a member of numerous professional associations, including the Canadian Bar Association (CBA), the Canadian Immigration Lawyers Association (CILA), the Quebec Immigration Lawyers Association (AQAADI), and the Quebec Overseas Lawyers Association (AHQ). We have invited Catherine to share her insights in this interview. According to Catherine, "Canada needs talented individuals to contribute to the country's economic recovery. The Canadian government believes that attracting foreign entrepreneurs will bring more skills to Canada, creating more employment opportunities for Canadians and benefiting the nation and its economy. This explains why the level of the number of business immigrants, including self-employed immigrants, has been significantly increased for 2023 onwards. To assist Canada in recovering from the pandemic and address labor shortages, 60% of new immigrants will fall under the economic immigration category." As a licensed Canadian lawyer, Catherine is authorized by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada to act as a representative for applicants. Over the past few years, she has served as the representative lawyer for numerous Globevisa clients applying for the Canadian Federal Self-Employed Person program. Globevisa is a leader in the global immigration service industry, providing professional services to clients. Catherine values the collaboration with Globevisa because Globevisa has consistently provided professional services to clients, always aiming for successful application outcomes. [Overall Trend Changes in Canadian Immigration Policies] Looking at the overall changes in Canadian immigration policies, the application thresholds have become increasingly higher. In recent years, several immigration programs that previously offered direct permanent residency, such as the Saskatchewan Entrepreneur, Manitoba Entrepreneur, and New Brunswick Entrepreneur programs, have transitioned to a two-step process, where applicants first receive a work permit and then become eligible for permanent residency after establishing their businesses in Canada. The trend in Canada as a whole is increasingly focused on entrepreneurship, hoping that applicants will create more job opportunities locally. However, over a decade ago, all entrepreneurship immigrants could directly obtain permanent residency without needing to apply for a work permit first. Currently, the Canadian Federal Self-Employed Person program remains the only one-step process to obtain Canadian permanent residency that is specifically targeting individuals in the cultural and artistic fields. It is recommended to submit an application for the Canadian Federal Self-Employed Person program as early as possible to benefit from the current favorable policy, and enjoy direct access to Canadian permanent residency and start contributing to Canada's while building the next chapter of your life.