Jordan Battista is a progressive Toronto law firm with a diverse client base. Whether you are purchasing a home, incorporating a business, or dealing with personal family or immigration matters, our experienced lawyers provide thoughtful and timely services.
Our expertise in immigration and refugee law in addition to focus on the gay and lesbian community means that we are uniquely equipped to successfully deal with issues that are challenging for other immigration practitioners.
Are you thinking of moving to Canada to obtain legal immigration status for your same sex partner?
Canada is one of the few countries worldwide that recognizes same sex relationships on an equal basis as opposite sex relationships. If neither you nor your partner is a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, your relationship will be recognized by Canadaβs immigration laws if you have lived together for at least one year. Depending on who is more qualified, you or your partner could apply to immigrate to Canada and include the other in the application as a family member, and you will both be processed simultaneously for Canadian permanent residence.
The only obstacles in the application would be a criminal record or a serious health problem, depending on the severity of each. Contact us to find out whether you or your partner qualifies for permanent residence.