Do you belong to that class of persons that seeks new opportunities and challenges? Do you wish to become a permanent resident of Canada? Are you willing to migrate to Canada? Do you long to do business in Canada? If your answer to any of the foregoing is in the affirmative, then we can assist you in fulfilling your aspirations.
There is more than one way that you may take in satisfying your aspirations. You may migrate to Canada under the Federal skilled worker program, the Canadian experience class, the Family Class, or the Business Class.

The Independent/Skilled Worker Program:

For you to qualify under the independent program or skilled worker program you must have had at least one (1) continuous year of full-time (at least 37.5 hrs. per week) paid work experience or the equivalent in part time continuous employment. In addition, you must have had this experience in the past ten (10) years in any of the specified category of occupations listed as Skill Type O or Skill Level A or B under the Canadian National Occupational Classification (NOC). Skill Type O consists of managerial occupations, Skill Level A largely consists of professional occupation, while Skill Level B consists of technical occupations and skilled trades. To be sure, Canada values your skills and experiences in any of those occupations or trades and she is willing, truly, to have you migrate to reside in any of her ten (10) provinces and three (3) territories, if you qualify. We are aware that there are hurdles you have to cross to land in Canada but rest assured that we at FOLALAW are able to guide you through the web smoothly and stress free. We are conversant with the Canadian Immigration Law, Regulations, and Guidelines to advise you and handle your file right from the start to the time you are issued your visa to migrate to Canada as a permanent resident.

Canadian Experience Class:

If you are a temporary foreign worker in Canada or a foreign student who graduated from Canadian post-secondary educational institutions you may be eligible to apply for permanent residence in Canada if you fulfill the additional requirements.

As a temporary foreign worker you must possess at least two (2) years of full-time (or its equivalent) skilled work experience in any of the occupations listed as Skill Type O or Skill Level A or B under the Canadian National Occupational Classification (NOC). You must have gained the requisite work experience in Canada within three (3) years of your application for permanent residence in Canada and you must have acquired the work experience while you are a holder of proper authorization. You should submit your application for permanent residence in Canada to Immigration Canada office while you are still working in Canada with proper authorization or within one year of leaving your job in Canada.

To apply for permanent residence in Canada as a foreign student, you must have graduated from a full-time Canadian post-secondary educational program of at least two (2) years or a one (1) year Master’s program and an additional year of education obtained in Canada before admission to the one (1) year program for a total two (2) years program. You must possess proper immigration status during any period of your full-time study or training and the government of Canada or the provincial government must recognize your post-secondary educational institution. In addition, you must have acquired at least one (1) year of full-time (or its equivalent) skilled work experience in Canada after your graduation and the requisite work experience must have been acquired within two (2) years of your application for permanent residence in Canada. You must have acquired the work experience while you are a holder of proper authorization and work experience gained during your studies does not count toward meeting the requirement for work experience. Your work experience must be in any of the occupations listed as Skill Type O or Skill Level A or B under the Canadian National Occupational Classification (NOC).

Family Class

You may become a permanent resident of Canada by sponsorship. Your relative who is a Canadian citizen or permanent resident aged 18 years or older may sponsor you to become a permanent resident of Canada. There are two different processes for sponsoring family members or relatives. The first process applies to the sponsorship of spouses, conjugal or common-law partners, and or dependent children. An eligible sponsor can sponsor h/her spouse, conjugal or common-law partner, and or accompanying dependent children who live with h/her in Canada, even if they do not have legal status in Canada. A sponsor can also sponsor anyone in the mentioned group if they live outside Canada. The other process is for sponsoring other eligible relatives. The other eligible relatives are the sponsor’s parent(s), grandparent(s), as well as h/her brother(s) or sister(s), or nephew(s), niece(s), granddaughter(s) or grandson(s) who are orphaned, under the age of 18 years, and who are not married or in common law relationship. In the event that none of the above-mentioned relatives could be sponsored and the sponsor has no other relative(s) who is Canadian citizen(s), person(s) registered as Indian under the Indian Act or a permanent resident(s) of Canada, the sponsor can sponsor another relative(s) of any age or relationship and the relative’s spouse, partner and or dependent children.

Business Immigration Program

The business immigration program are classified into three, the immigrant investor’s program, entrepreneurs, and self-employed persons. The program is for experienced business people who are willing to migrate to make Canada their home. They are required to migrate to Canada with the business experience to support the development of a strong and viable Canadian economy.

The Immigrant Investor Program

To be eligible as an immigrant investor under this program you must possess a minimum net worth of C$800,000.00 and you must be willing to make an investment of C$400,000.00 into the Canadian economy. Citizenship and Immigration Canada will manage the investment. Your investment is guaranteed by the Canadian province that uses the fund to create jobs and to grow its economy. You will receive the return of your C$400,000.00 investment without interest about 5 years and two months of the date of your investment. In addition, you must possess at least two (2) years of business experience.

The Entrepreneur Program

The entrepreneur program is designed for persons who are willing to migrate to Canada to own and actively manage businesses in Canada that will contribute to the economy of Canada and create jobs for the people of Canada. Therefore, entrepreneurs must show that they have sufficient business experience and a minimum net worth of at least C$300,000.00.

The Self Employed Person Program

This program is designed for persons who are willing to and have the ability to become self employed in Canada. To be eligible as a self employed person under this program you are required to possess either relevant experience that will make a significant contribution to the cultural or athletic life of Canada or experience in farm management and the intention and the ability to purchase and manage a farm in Canada.
ADEGA LAW OFFICE will help you to assess your eligibility for selection for any of the classes or programs discussed above. We undertake to provide you sound advice on the application processes, help you to put together an appealing application, and guide you through the processes without stress.

In addition to the above, ADEGA LAW OFFICE can also represent you in the following areas:

• Immigration and Refugee Board proceedings
• Federal Court and Federal court of Canada proceedings
• Deportation proceedings
• Appeals of decisions by citizenship & Immigration Canada

Contact us today online or at 416-746-0888 Ext. 24 for a preliminary consultation.

At ADEGA LAW OFFICE, we represent plaintiffs and defendants in resolving civil disputes whether they are in the contest of Family, Wills & Estates or Business Laws. Our clients include individuals, small businesses and corporations.

 At ADEGA LAW OFFICE, our first priority is to resolve legal disputes quickly, amicably and within budget where such an option is available. However, we are prepared and able to litigate aggressively and professionally when such course of action becomes the most reasonable option available to the client. The areas in which ADEGA LAW OFFICE can be of service to you include the following:

Civil Litigation:

• Banking/Credit disputes
• Contract interpretations and enforcement
• Debt/Collections related claims and defense
• Real estate and mortgage related disputes
• Construction lien disputes
• Business disputes, including oppression remedy related litigation
• Negligence/fraud based litigation
• Identity theft related litigation

Wills & Estates:

• Will challenges
• Will Interpretations
• Power of Attorney Litigation
• Trust Litigation
• Probate Applications
• Estate Administration
• Mediation
• Passing of Accounts

Family Law:

• Domestic/Cohabitation & Marriage Contracts
• Separation Agreements
• Divorce
• Property Division
• Tax Matters

Contact us today online or at 416-746-0888 Ext. 24 for a preliminary consultation.

We have extensive experience in the acquisition, financing, management, sale and development of real estate holdings. Our practice covers a wide range of issues that can arise in the context of real estate investments. From the voluntary engagements of buying and selling to forced power of sale and foreclosure, we have the capability to provide you with top-of-the-line legal advice and substantively aggressive defense. Below is a list of the areas we cover:

• Residential Purchase and Sale
• Commercial purchase and Sale
• Purchase and Sale of Business
• Purchase and Sale of Business Assets
• Industrial Purchase and Sale
• Mortgage Financing & Refinancing
• Power of Sale and Foreclosure defense
• Real estate and mortgage litigation

In addition to offering legal services in the areas of Bail Hearings/Bail Reviews, Assault, Sexual Assault, Theft, Robbery, Fraud, Drug Possession and Gun Related Offences, we also offer services in the areas of Pardons and Police Records Purges.  

Any person who has ever been arrested has a police record of some sort, regardless of whether the person was convicted or not. These records often make it difficult for people to secure employment, cross the border into the United States and obtain permanent residence or Canadian Citizenship.

This Law Firm can assists you in collecting the proper documents, filing the necessary forms and applying for a Pardon or Police Purge on your behalf.
Contact us online today for initial consultation or call 416-746-0888 Ext. 24

Every year, millions of Canadians and Canadian businesses are required by law to file income tax returns, GST and other source deductions. Most taxpayers file and do so correctly, it is also true that not every taxpayer is in compliance with these requirements. Some taxpayers make innocent mistakes in their returns and end up having to deal with Revenue Canada. Some taxpayers do not file at all either because of delinquencies from previous years or for so many other reasons.

Revenue Canada takes a special interest in the situations above. The agency is mandated to ensure compliance with the country's tax laws. Although it may take time for it to catch defaulting taxpayers, but it often does eventually.

Not with standing the above, Revenue Canada encourages taxpayers to voluntarily comply with tax laws before they are caught. Because once caught, many of the relieving provisions of the Income Tax Act like the Voluntary Disclosure Program (Tax Amnesty), Amended Returns, and Fairness Provisions may no longer apply.

Whether your tax problems with Revenue Canada are the result of filing misleading or incomplete returns or for not filing at all, it is always better to resolve the problems before the Agency catches up with you. If the agency has caught with you, it is better to try to resolve the matter as early as possible and ADEGA LAW OFFICE will work very hard to bring a relieving touch to your situation.
It is often difficult to avoid Revenue Canada for a long time. The Agency has located and prosecuted many tax evaders through the auditing of companies that the taxpayers may have worked for, family members, children and more. Once discovered, Revenue Canada goes very far in ensure that the delinquent taxpayer meets the relevant tax obligation. Criminal prosecution and fines of up to 200% of the amount of tax owed are some of the other options open to Revenue Canada.

As a Taxpayers you do not have to wait to be caught before taking the necessary steps to address your tax problems. An understanding of Canada's tax laws, proper tax planning techniques and tax advice are the building blocks to avoiding tax problems and resolving existing ones. Our goal is to resolve tax problems without having to resort to litigation. However, we will not hesitate to litigate in cases where our client's are left with no other option.

Whether you are dealing with routine tax matters or contemplating advanced tax law and tax planning issues, we are able to guide you through the often-complicated world of Taxation. When it comes to tax issues, especially as it concerns the Canada Customs and Revenue Agency, it is never too early to retain a tax lawyer. One of the several benefits of retaining a tax lawyer is that, unlike your accountant or tax planner/practitioner, your dealings and interactions with the tax law lawyer are protected under the solicitor/client privilege rule, and cannot be compelled by Canada Customs and Revenue Agency to testify against you in court, a privilege that allows you to comfortably provide us with the information needed to provide you with the best professional advice.

Take the first step towards resolving your tax problems today contact us online or phone us on: 416-746-0888 (Ext. 24 to book an appointment).

Below is a list of the areas in which we can be of assistance to you and/or your business:

Personal:

• General Personal Tax Planning
• Income Tax Returns
• Income Tax Re-Assessments
• Revenue Canada Audits
• Income Tax Objections
• Tax Court of Canada Appeals (formal and informal)
• Federal Court Canada Appeals
• Collections
• Voluntary Disclosure Program (Tax Amnesty)
• Fairness Provisions Applications

Business:

• General Business Tax Planning
• Income Tax Returns
• Income Tax Re-Assessments
• Revenue Canada Audits
• Income Tax Objections
• Tax Court of Canada Appeals
• Federal Appeals Courts cases
• Collections
• Voluntary Disclosure Program
• GST & PST Returns, Objections & Appeals
• Excise Tax Objections and Appeals
• Transfer Pricing