Karb Law
10211 Yonge Street, Suite 205 L4C 3B3 Richmond Hill, ON, Canada

In light of the recent situation, Covid 19 pandemic, my assistants and I work from home. However, this has not negatively impacted the quality of my representation. Yes, courts are closed and so are immigration tribunals. However, this time is not only an opportunity to reflect, but also to concentrate on thorough preparation of legal cases for future filing with governmental officials and courts. Our immigration department continues its work online and we are in connection w...ith them. As essential business, I meet with clients, but implement physical distancing measures. I also meet with clients only for necessary things like signing applications, affidavits and other documents. So, my existing clients and future ones, can be assured that this time might be the best one to open a new application, continue preparing for a hearing or assess your future matter in a relaxed, non rushed atmosphere. Talk to me, call or email me with your questions. I and my staff are here for you. See more

It is likely than not that all courts including immigration tribunals will be closed starting tomorrow, however my office will not stop working on cases, new and old. We invite clients to communicate with us via the Internet and phone. We will conduct personal interviews over the Skype, Whats App, email and regular phone. Stay safe.

Some applicants for immigration to Canada are under the impression that our laws are so simple that they can be interpreted by everyone and thus, everyone is able to provide proper guidance and legal advice. It is a mistake. It is true that the applicants can prepare and submit their cases by themselves; it is not mandatory to hire an immigration lawyer/consultant/counsel. However, if you don't want a refusal from our governmental officials due to your errors on the application, you are advised to hire a professional to be at your side. www.karblaw.com

If you are a Mechanic, Welder, Cook,Industrial painter, Mechanical Assembler (especially trainer assembly), Woodworking machine operator or an Early Childhood Educator, you may qualify for a nomination by Manitoba for immigration. Also, business persons who want to establish their business in Manitoba can make their way to immigrate to Canada.

Since the parent/grandparent sponsorship program will be opening soon, it is advisable to be prepared in advance because the opportunity window to submit your interest could be limited to 15 or so minutes only (as it was the last year). Therefore, Canadian sponsors are encouraged to prepare this information and documents and hire us with no delay: 1. Your legal name as it appears on your identity document, whether it is your permanent residence card or Canadian passport; 2. Y...our date and place of birth; 3. Your primary residential address. Please note that you have to provide proof of your address later; 4. Your email address; 5. The family size (your immediate family members including: you, your spouse, common-law partner, and all dependent children aged 25 and younger (please note that if your children are 18 years of age and over, they are considered to be your dependents only if they study full time at college/universities since the age of 18); 6. Your parents/grandparents information (only those whom you intend to sponsor) and their dependents (the initial information needed is their legal names and birth days); 7. Proof of your immigration status in Canada (permanent residence card or Canadian passport); 8. Information related to your income. You have to check whether or not your income is enough to be a sponsor for your parents/grandparents. There is a table for minimum income required for sponsoring your parents/ grandparents and you should keep in mind that you have to have that minimum income for the 3 taxation years right before applying to sponsor. See more

It was exciting to be notified by the Immigration and Refugee Protection Board that they are launching a new electronic system, "My case", for counsel representing their clients at that board. Our firm has already registered and we will be soon monitoring our cases from the comfort of the office, and not calling to a registrar. Lots of time will be saved and the clients will be served in a more efficient way that it was before the introduction of this system.

Refused permanent residence under the family class as a spouse of a Canadian? The right for appeal at the Immigration Appeal Division is limited to 60 days from refusal. Don't waste your time and retain our office to prepare and successfully argue your case.

The Ontario Provincial Nominee Immigration Program will open soon and our office prepares files for those foreign nationals who are interested to immigrate to Canada under this program. Contact our office in advance to give us sufficient time to assess and prepare your case for submission before the provincial government.

Canada’s Parents and Grandparents Program Opens Briefly to Expressions of Interest Today, at 12pm EST, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) opened up its Parents and Grandparents Program and aimed to accept 27,000 Interest to Sponsor forms on a first-come, first-serve basis. Within 10 minutes of opening, ICCRC announced that it had received enough submissions and ended the intake.... Those who were lucky enough to make an application will receive an email within 24 hours confirming the receipt of their form. If you have any questions about applying for the PGP Program or if you have received an invitation to apply, contact our office at: (416) 835 6989

The latest round of invitations for Express Entry were released today! Number of invitations issued: 3,900 Rank required to be invited to apply: 3,900th or above... Date and time of round: January 10, 2019 at 12:20:46 UTC CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 449

Immigration Minister Ahmed Hussen has revealed that Canada plans to admit as many as 1,080,000 new permanent residents from 2019 to 2021. Introducing the report, Hussen, who originally came to Canada as a Somali refugee, said: "Immigrants and their descendants have made immeasurable contributions to Canada, and our future success depends on continuing to ensure they are welcomed and well-integrated."

The province of British Columbia issued new invitations on January 2 to Skills Immigration and Express Entry BC candidates. A total of 151 invitations were issued in this latest draw to candidates in the Skilled Worker and International Graduate categories of both the Skills Immigration and Express Entry BC streams and Skills Immigration Entry Level and Semi-Skilled candidates. The minimum score was 85 for Skilled Worker candidates in both streams and 95 for International G...raduate candidates. The minimum score for Entry Level and Semi-Skilled candidates was 68. Individuals interested in applying for immigration to Canada under the Skills Immigration or Express Entry streams must first create an online profile using the BC PNP's online registration system. Candidate profiles are assessed and assigned a score based on various factors, such as education, work experience and other factors. Most immigration candidates must have an indeterminate, full-time job offer from an employer in the province in order to be eligible under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program's various streams, including the streams that were the focus of the January 2 draw. Contact our office for more information if you would like to be assessed under this program!

Canadian immigration authorities have released a list of jobs that are in HIGH DEMAND. If your profession or profile falls into any of these mentioned categories, then you have a strong chance of moving to Canada in 2019 even without a job offer. The following are a few jobs listed in the occupational in-demand list of Canada for the year 2019: 0011 Legislators...Continue reading

If you have at least one year of experience in Early Childhood Education, you may immigrate to Canada through the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). However, positions are limited! Call us today to learn more about the PNP program and how to apply! (416) 835 - 6989

Canada’s parents and grandparents sponsorship program will reopen later this month (January 2019) the Government of Canada has announced. The Parents and Grandparents Program (PG) allows Canadian citizens and permanent residents over the age of 18 to sponsor their parents and/or grandparents for Canadian permanent residence. IRCC expects to process up to 20,000 applications through the PGP in 2019. Invitations to apply will be issued to the first 20,000 eligible sponsors w...ho submit an Interest to Sponsor form and meet the program’s requirements on a first-come, first-served basis. If you are interested in this program, contact our office ASAP at (416) 835 - 6989

Are you a Permanent Resident of Canada or applying for Permanent Residency? Take a look at our latest post about PR obligations, travelling outside of Canada, and other frequently asked questions! If you have any more questions about your immigration matters call us now for a free consultation! (416) 835 - 6989... http://www.karblaw.com//permanent-residents-and-their-tra/

Have you recently been invited for an interview by the Canadian Border Service Agency (CBSA) and were told that you are subject to a removal order which is now in force? Our latest blog post covers "Deferrals from Removals" and provides insight into how to post-pone a removal order and stay in Canada longer! If you have any questions regarding your case, contact us at (416) 835 - 6989 for a free consultation!... http://www.karblaw.com//deferral-from-removals-how-to-sta/

The minimum score decreased by 5 points in the latest Express Entry draw. This Monday the Government of Canada invited 3,900 Express Entry candidates to apply for permanent residence with a score of 440 (the lowest this year). If you would like to learn more about the express entry system or have questions regarding Permanent Residence in Canada, contact our office for a FREE Consultation. Karb Law ... 10211 Yonge St #205, Richmond Hill, ON L4C 3B3 Phone: (416) 835-6989 Email: [email protected] See more

Our Team: Angelina Shuster Angelina Shuster received her Master of Science Degree in Ukrainian Printing University. She continued her studies at Krasnodar State University, Faculty of Law. In Canada, she obtained a Diploma of Court & Tribunal Agent at Seneca College. She is fluent in both English & Russian. Angelina Shuster began her Canadian career as an Immigration Counsel at the Refugee Board in Toronto, Ontario where she represented refugee claimants from around the world.... Ms. Shuster is an experienced Paralegal licensed by the Law Society of Upper Canada. She has 18 years of legal practice in Canada. She conducts hearings at the Immigration Appeal Division, Immigration Division and Immigration and Refugee Board in Toronto, Ontario. In criminal courts she represents the public in summary conviction matters. She also is a law instructor at various colleges throughout the GTA.