Darren Silver & Associates has filed thousands of investment based immigration petitions. Once your Investment needs are determined, we will assist you in matching these needs with the most advantageous program available. The Firm has over 15 years of experience assisting investors with direct Business investment and has an excellent relationship with many of the top Regional Centers. Further, Mr. Silver was selected to participate in a special Canadian Bank offered Program for Permanent Residency in Canada.
We Offer a variety of Specialized Canadian Investment options that lead to Canadian Permanent Residency. Our free Consultation will give you guidance as to which program may be best for you.
The Firm is proud to provide you with Lawyers Licensed to practice Law in the U.S and Canada.
Below is a summary of the most popular Investment immigration routes. Please call our Offices at 1-800-971-7013 or 213-384-1900 or E-Mail at info@darrensilver.com for a Free Consultation to better explore which option is best for your needs.
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E-2 Visa:
• A non-immigrant visa that must be extended every five years.
• Investor must purchase or start a Non-Passive Business.
• No Specified investment minimum however the investment must be substantial in relation to the type of business involved.
• The E-2 visa is limited to countries with trade treaty with the U.S.
• The Visa will be issued to the investor, spouse and children Under 21.
• Processing Time: 10 days to 3 months.
EB-5 Investment Green Card (Traditional Program)
• A Permanent Residency/Green Card program.
• Investor must purchase or start a Non-Passive Business.
• The Investment must be at least $1million or $500,000 in specified high unemployment locations.
• Non-Passive, Investor must manage the business.
• The Investment must create at least 10 new U.S jobs.
• The Green Card will be issued to the investor, spouse and children Under 21.
• Processing Time: 12 to 18 months.
EB-5 Investment Green Card (Regional Center Program)
• Regional Centers are Private Businesses that allow multiple investors to assist them in expanding their Business objectives. Regional Centers are generally low in risk (not non risk) and will afford the investor a low return on investment and ability to re-coupe investment in 5 to 6 years.
• A Permanent Residency/Green Card program.
• Investor must invest $500,000 into a certified Regional Center.
• Non-Passive, Investor must manage the business.
• The Green Card will be issued to the investor, spouse and children Under 21.
• Processing Time: 12 to 18 months. |
Canadian Permanent Residency/ Green Card (Direct)
• A Canadian Permanent Residency/Green Card program.
• Invest $400,000 to the Canadian Government.
• Full Investment of $400,000 Returned to Investor in 5 years Guaranteed by the Government.
• Passive, Investor does not manage.
• The Green Card will be issued to investor, spouse, common law spouse, children under 22 and children over 22 who are students.
• Processing time: 14 to 24 months.
Canadian Permanent Residency/ Green Card (Bank Program)
• A Canadian Permanent Residency/Green Card program.
• Invest $120,000 to the certified Bank. None of the investment is returned.
• Passive, Investor does not manage.
• The Green Card will be issued to investor, spouse, common law spouse, children under 22 and children over 22 who are students.
• Processing time: 14 to 24 months. |
Canadian Permanent Residency in only 6 to 12 months for Skilled Workers
All Federal Skilled Worker applications received on or after February 27, 2008 will now be assessed for eligibility according to a new regime as mandated by Minister of Citizenship and Immigration Kenney.
The new instructions created Three (3) revamped streams for FSW applications to be processed according to the following criteria: • have an offer of "arranged employment" from a Canadian employer (i.e. approved by HRSDC), or
• be a foreign national living legally in Canada for 1 year as a temporary foreign worker or an international student,
• OR
• Be a skilled worker who has at least 1 year of experience within the past 10 years in one or more of 38 designated occupations.
Financial Managers
Computer and Information Systems Managers
Managers in Health Care
Restaurant and Food Service Managers
Accommodation Service Managers
Construction Managers
Financial Auditors and Accountants
Geologists, Geochemists and Geophysicists
Mining Engineers
Geological Engineers
Petroleum Engineers
Specialist Physicians
General Practitioners and Family Physicians
Audiologists and Speech Language Pathologists
Occupational Therapists
Physiotherapists
Head Nurses and Supervisors
Registered Nurses
Medical Radiation Technologists
Licensed Practical Nurses
University Professors
College and Other Vocational Instructors
Chefs
Cooks
Contractors and Supervisors, Pipefitting Trades
Contractors and Supervisors, Carpentry Trades
Contractors and Supervisors, Heavy Construction Equipment Crews
Electricians (Except Industrial and Power System)
Industrial Electricians
Plumbers
Steamfitters, Pipe fitters and Sprinkler System Installers
Welders and Related Machine Operators
Heavy-Duty Equipment Mechanics
Crane Operators
Drillers and Blasters – Surface Mining, Quarrying and Construction
Supervisors, Mining and Quarrying
Supervisors, Oil and Gas Drilling and Service
Supervisors, Petroleum, Gas and Chemical Processing and Utilities
Assuming your application meets 1 of the above 3 criteria, the Applicant will then need to garner at least 67 points on the assessment scale.
Points are awarded to the applicants on the basis of the following factors: • Education (maximum 25 points)
• Proficiency in English and/or French (maximum 24 points)
• Work Experience (maximum 21 points)
• Age (maximum 10 points)
• Arranged Employment (maximum 10 points) Adaptability (maximum 10 points)
The Minister has instructed that for those applications that meet the above thresholds [1 of 3 FSW scenarios above and have 67 points] that they should be processed within 6-12 months!
There are many avenues to immigrate to Canada. If you don't meet the FSW criteria you may qualify under another category. Please see below for more categories and or feel free to contact our Los Angeles offices for a free consultation with a licensed Canadian attorney.
We are the World’s preeminent Source for Filing Alberta Canada’s Fast Track Permanent Residency program for H1b workers.
In January of 2009, The Province of Alberta Canada announced that they had officially approved a remarkable program allowing United States H1B holders to gain Canadian Permanent Residency under a fast Track Program. The Program does NOT require the H1B holder to have Job, Employer or Sponsor. The H1B holder can apply independently. The Program is on a Fast Track and will generally take 12 months for Permanent Residence Status.
The Applicant must be currently working in the United States in one of the following temporary skilled worker visa categories: H-1B, H1-B1, H-1C, E-3 and The Applicant must have a minimum of one year of work experience in the United States in a qualifying visa category.
Our firm consisting of Both U.S and Canadian Licensed Attorneys has a unique vantage point for processing The Alberta H1B Program.
Our Expert Attorneys are familiar with BOTH the complex nuances that are involved with the U.S H1B Visa program And the Canadian Residency laws.
Together, they must be analyzed carefully in order to properly and successfully lodge the Alberta Fast Track Program.
Your inquiries will be answered by a Licensed Attorney.
Please contact our offices for a Free Consultation
Email: info@darrensilver.com
Tel: 1-213-384-1900 or 1-800-971-7013
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