At Sorbara, Schumacher, McCann LLP, we understand the complex immigration and compliance issues that can arise for corporations expanding their businesses internationally or those participating in a merger or acquisition. We also understand the importance of valued employees and the need to ensure the successful movement of new and existing employees to Canada. We specialize in developing strategies to assist businesses, corporate counsel and human resource professionals by providing strategic guidance and immigration solutions to these issues.

Our focus is facilitating the movement of people in business -- executives, business owners, entrepreneurs, investors and management, together with their families -- with specialized knowledge and expertise. We can assist individuals, professionals and skilled workers with respect to Work Permits, Study Permits, Job Validations, Labour Market Opinions, Temporary Market Opinions, Temporary Resident Visas, Permanent Residence, and Citizenship Applications. Our lawyers also provide guidance and assistance during complex immigration litigation, including appeals.

We offer our clients a full range of services in intra-company transfers and immigration. In addition to assisting with the immigration process, we can also advise on how to structure employment agreements with foreign employees to minimize the issues that may arise through the immigration process. Clients establishing a business in Canada can also consult with our corporate law group to identify issues and develop strategies to meet their long-term goals. Businesses participating in a merger or acquisition can consult with our immigration group to assess the impact of the transaction on their immigrating employees. Our Wills and estate administration group can provide guidance with respect to the many issues that arise from immigration and provide sound advice on the trust and estate law implications of relocation.