Permanent Residency Application

Navigate the path to permanent residency in Canada and the U.S. with confidence. Access expert legal support to understand requirements, prepare applications, and manage challenges on your journey to residency.

U.S.

The U.S. Permanent Resident Card, commonly known as the Green Card, grants the holder the right to live and work permanently in the U.S. Green Card holders can live and work in the U.S., travel abroad and return, and apply for U.S. citizenship after meeting residency requirements. Common pathways include Employment-Based Green Cards, Family Sponsorship, and the Diversity Visa Lottery. The process involves submitting an application, attending a biometrics appointment, and passing an interview.

Common Scenarios

Immigration and Global Mobility

Application for work visas, permanent residency, or citizenship in a foreign country.

Foreign Direct Investment

Investment in, setting up, managing, and closing business entities in foreign markets, including subsidiaries, partnerships, or joint ventures.

Employment and Workforce Management

Recruitment, management, and termination of employees and contractors in foreign markets, including remote/virtual workers.

Cross-border Services

Provision of professional or business services to foreign clients without establishing a physical presence.

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Philippines

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Canada

  • Common Pathways: Express Entry, Family Sponsorship, Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), Start-up Visa Program.
  • Regulatory Bodies: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
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Hong Kong

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U.S

  • Common Pathways: Employment-Based Green Cards, Family Sponsorship, Diversity Visa Lottery.
  • Regulatory Bodies: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
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Indonesia

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Malaysia

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Thailand

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