IMMIGRATION LAWYERS IN ST. JOHN'S
Canada prides itself on being a nation that welcomes immigrants from all countries and acknowledges that people from all walks of life can contribute positively to Canadian culture and economy. Here at Gittens, Escott, Nwokedi & Associates, we know that immigrating to a new country is one of the most significant decisions in any person’s life. Our experienced immigration lawyers in Newfoundland are dedicated to helping you with all your immigration requirements so that your immigration experience becomes a positive one and not a frustrating or disappointing exercise.
We understand the needs and concerns of prospective immigrants to this country. We also understand that it can be a lot to handle, including paperwork, packing, moving, and adjusting. We are here to help you. Whether you seek to immigrate as an International Student, a Temporary Foreign Worker or a Permanent Resident who has the requisite skills, education, and language proficiency, we are here to make an often frustrating and bewildering experience easier.

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OUR IMMIGRATION SERVICES
Gittens, Escott, Nwokedi & Associates provides a full range of immigration-related services in Newfoundland for clients seeking Canadian visas, permits, and citizenship. We know the rules, procedures, and requirements, and we can assist our clients in understanding their options to recommend the best process that suits their immigration needs. We offer a wide range of services, including but not limited to:
Permanent Residency and Canadian Citizenship Applications
Family Sponsorships, including spousal sponsorships (married people, common law, same sex, etc.), dependent children and other family members
Work Permits, Visitor Permits, Study Permits and Temporary Residence Permits
Work permit renewals or extensions
Labour Market Impact Assessments
Express Entry Program
Provincial nominees programs
Atlantic Immigration pilot program
Canadian experience class
Live-in caregivers
Appeals before the Immigration Appeal Division of the Immigration & Refugee Board (“IRB”)
Hearings before the Immigration Division of the IRB and Applications to the Federal Court of Canada concerning immigration matters (judicial review applications)
Review of your self-completed immigration forms at flat rates or on an hourly basis.

WHAT DOES AN IMMIGRATION LAWYER DO?
An immigration lawyer provides a host of services that can make your immigration process much easier and stress-free.
A few things that your immigration lawyer will take care of are:
ENSURE PROPER PAPERWORK
Our immigration lawyers will make sure that all your paperwork is complete and that no details on your forms are missing. This is essential because when you are immigrating to Canada, you will have many complicated formalities to complete. These formalities are time-consuming and extremely easy to get wrong. One wrong move on your immigration application can cause delay and even rejection. An immigration lawyer will help you to avoid that.
MEET DEADLINES
Besides making sure that your paperwork is complete, our immigration lawyers will also make sure that all your papers are filed on time. This will ensure that there are minimal chances of last-minute problems.
PROVIDE GUIDANCE
An immigration lawyer can assist you with an assessment to guide you as to how to go about your immigration process to gain permission to work/study/live in Canada.
GIVE YOU THE BEST OPTION
The immigration lawyers at Gittens, Escott, Nwokedi & Associates are experienced and know the way around the system. They will not only be able to provide you with the easiest route to immigration but will also be able to guide you if you find yourself stuck at any step of the immigration process.
DO I NEED AN IMMIGRATION LAWYER TO IMMIGRATE TO CANADA?
While the law does not require you to hire a professional lawyer or a legal practitioner to oversee or complete your immigration formalities to Canada, many people strongly recommend you opt for an immigration lawyer. This is because once you engage an immigration lawyer, it will be the lawyer’s responsibility to take care of your paperwork and any other legal requirements that you will be expected to comply with. This takes a lot of stress off your shoulders and allows you to focus on other things relating to your immigration.


CONTACT US
Put our experience to work for you. Given the significant and continuous changes to the immigration laws in Canada, it is imperative that prospective immigrants, citizens, or others facing a loss of status contact an immigration lawyer.
Contact us for a consultation today at 1-888-592-7171.