Labour Market Impact Assessments for Business Owners

A Labour Market Impact Assessment (“LMIA”) is a document from Employment and Social Development Canada (“ESDC”) that an employee may need to obtain before hiring a foreign employee. Do You Need an LMIA? Most employers need an LMIA before hiring temporary foreign workers. Before hiring, employers must check to see

September 2, 2022

Canadian Legal System – Part 1

The development of laws in Western countries has not been a straightforward path, theorists, realists, and positivist all define law in different ways. Natural law theorists define Law in moral terms; they believe only good rules are considered law. Legal positivists defined law by looking at its source; this group

August 25, 2022

Pathways to Permanent Residency in Canada: Study Permits

Permanent Residency in Canada After you finish your program of study in Canada, you have a path to permanent residency in Canada. But first, you need a work permit. There are two types of work permits you can get after graduation. Post-graduation work permit (“PGWP”) Other types of work permits

August 21, 2022

LMIA-Exempt Canadian Work Permits

Applicants can obtain an LMIA-exempt Canadian Work Permit through the C10, C11, and C12 categories of the International Mobility Program.

August 16, 2022

Spousal Support in BC

What is Spousal Support? Spousal support (or alimony) in BC is a periodic or one-time payment from one spouse to another. The entitlement to spousal support arises under section 160 of the Family Law Act (the “FLA”). The court will consider the factors set out in section 161 of the

August 12, 2022

Refused Refugee Claims – What You Can Do

If you are in Canada and have had your refugee claim application refused, some options may be available for you. However, there is no guarantee that any applicant is eligible for these processes or will be successful even if they are eligible. Experienced immigration and refugee lawyers can assist you

August 11, 2022

Under What Circumstances Can You Set Aside a Prenuptial Agreement in BC?

Under what circumstances can you set aside a prenuptial agreement in BC? Discover the legal grounds under Section 93 of

August 5, 2022

Becoming a Refugee in Canada

Pax Law Corporation regularly assists clients who are afraid for their health if they were to return to their home countries with applying for refugee status. In this article, you will be able to find detailed information about the requirements and steps to becoming a refugee in Canada. Refugee Status

August 5, 2022

How to Become a Permanent Resident of Canada

Becoming a Permanent Resident of Canada Many clients contact Pax Law Corporation to ask our lawyers about becoming permanent residents of Canada. In this article, we will give you an overview of some of ways a prospective immigrant can become a permanent resident (“PR”) in Canada. Permanent Resident Status First,

July 29, 2022

Rejected Canadian Student Visa: A Successful Appeal by Pax Law

Pax Law Corporation’s Samin Mortazavi has successfully appealed another rejected Canadian student visa in the recent case of Vahdati v MCI, 2022 FC 1083 [Vahdati]. Vahdati was a case where the primary applicant (“PA”) was Ms. Zeinab Vahdati who planned to come to Canada to pursue a two-year Master of

July 25, 2022

How Much Does a Divorce Cost in BC in 2023?

How Much Does Divorce Cost in BC? If you are in an unhappy marriage, are considering separation from your spouse, or have been living separate and apart from your spouse for a time, you may wonder about the process of getting divorced from your spouse and the cost of doing

July 22, 2022

Separation in BC – How to Protect Your Rights

How to Protect Your Rights After Separation in BC If you have separated from your spouse or are considering separation, you should consider how you will consider your rights to the family property after you separate, especially if the family property is only in your spouse’s name. In this article,

July 18, 2022

Cohabitation Agreements, Prenuptial Agreement, and Marriage Agreements

Cohabitation Agreements, Prenuptial Agreements, and Marriage Agreements 1 – What is the difference between a prenuptial agreement (“prenup”), cohabitation agreement, and a marriage agreement? In short, there is very little difference between the three agreements above. A prenup or a marriage agreement is a contract you sign with your romantic

July 17, 2022

Judicial Review of Refused Study Permits

If you’ve been refused a Canadian study permit, the judicial review process may be able to get your study plans

July 7, 2022

Becoming a Refugee in Canada: Making a Refugee Application

Canada’s refugee programs remain among of the best in the world, thanks to the country’s willingness and well-laid plans to

June 28, 2022