Work Visa Lawyers in Saskatoon

Looking for a work permit lawyer in Saskatoon? Below are lawyers who handle work permits for people and employers in Saskatoon. Compare their experience, languages, rates and availability, then book a consultation online.

Work permit lawyers in Saskatoon

Work permit files vary a lot. A student finishing a program, a spouse joining a worker, a manager being transferred and a small business hiring its first foreign employee all need different advice. When you compare lawyers, look at whether they focus on immigration, whether they work with employers as well as workers, the languages they speak and how they charge. Each lawyer sets their own rates, and you can see them before you book.

Who handles your file

Work permit applications are not filed at a local office. Most are submitted online to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, and the LMIA goes to Employment and Social Development Canada. For a job in Quebec, the provincial ministry (MIFI) is also involved and may issue a Quebec Acceptance Certificate; see the Quebec government's temporary workers page. If a refusal is challenged, the Federal Court hears the case, and it sits in several cities, including Montreal.

In person or online

Because the process is largely online, you do not need a lawyer whose office is in Saskatoon. Many lawyers offer consultations by video or phone, which also suits workers who are still abroad or employers with several sites. Check each profile for the formats and languages offered.

Before your first meeting

• Your passport and current or past permits.
• Your job offer, contract or employer documents.
• Any letter or refusal from IRCC or Quebec.
• The date your current permit expires.

Frequently asked questions

Does my lawyer need to be in my city?

No. Immigration is mainly federal, and a lawyer who is a member of a Canadian law society can help with a work permit wherever you live. A lawyer who knows Quebec's process is useful when the job is in Quebec.

Can an employer and a worker use the same lawyer?

Sometimes, but their interests can differ. Ask the lawyer at the start who they represent and how they handle a possible conflict.

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