As a cross-border immigration lawyer based in Windsor, Ontario, Christina Loebach supports businesses, families, and professionals in Canada and the U.S. This blog post will examine what a Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) officer considers when determining whether to admit a visitor to Canada. This blog post will be especially useful to persons considering longer or more frequent visits to Canada.

As a cross-border immigration lawyer based in Windsor, Ontario, Christina Loebach helps couples who live on opposite sides of the Windsor-Detroit border reunite and live together. This blog post considers the Form I-864, Affidavit of Support.

Form I-864, Affidavit of Support, is a document that the U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident sponsor signs to accept financial responsibility for the applicant who is coming to live in the United States. The purpose of the form is to prove that the intending immigrant has adequate means of financial support and is unlikely to become a public charge.

By signing the form, the sponsor is agreeing to use their resources, if necessary, to financially support the beneficiary and any dependent(s). It is a legally binding contract between the sponsor and the U.S. government. If the beneficiary and/or dependents receive any designated federal, state, or local means-tested public benefits, under U.S. law the agency providing the benefit can request reimbursement from the sponsor.

As a cross-border immigration lawyer based in Windsor, Ontario, Christina Loebach helps couples who live on opposite sides of the Windsor-Detroit border reunite and live together. This blog post considers the two pathways that are available for U.S. citizens and permanent residents seeking to sponsor their spouse for a green card - Adjustment of Status and Consular Processing.

As a cross-border immigration lawyer based in Windsor, Ontario, Christina Loebach helps individuals seeking to obtain Canadian permanent resident status. This blog post considers the Federal Skilled Trades Program, which is one program applicants may use to apply for Canadian permanent residence.

The Federal Skilled Trades Program is for skilled workers who want to become permanent residents of Canada based on being qualified in a skilled trade. It is part of the Canadian government’s efforts to address labour shortages in trades occupations.

As a cross-border immigration lawyer based in Windsor, Ontario, Christina Loebach supports businesses, families, and professionals in Canada and the U.S. Inadmissibility due to a criminal conviction is a frequent issue that impacts those seeking to live, study, visit, or work in Canada. This blog post will discuss getting a foreign expungement (pardon) recognized in Canada.

As an immigration lawyer based in Windsor, Ontario, Christina Loebach helps individuals with many different immigration needs. A popular service that clients seek guidance and assistance with is applying for Canadian citizenship after holding permanent resident status. This blog post considers the current eligibility requirements for obtaining citizenship after becoming a permanent resident.

As a cross-border immigration lawyer based in Windsor, Ontario, Christina Loebach helps individuals with many different immigration needs. A popular service that clients seek guidance and assistance with is Canadian citizenship by descent. This blog post considers the current rules for obtaining citizenship by descent, and explores the proposed changes to citizenship by descent for the second generation born abroad.

As a cross-border immigration lawyer based in Windsor, Ontario, Christina Loebach helps individuals seeking to obtain Canadian work permits. This blog post considers Canadian work permits that may be available to entrepreneurs or self-employed individuals who are interested in starting a business in Canada.

As a cross-border immigration lawyer based in Windsor, Ontario, Christina Loebach helps individuals seeking to obtain Canadian permanent resident status. This blog post considers the Federal Skilled Workers program, which is one program overseas applicants may use to apply for Canadian permanent residence.

As a cross-border immigration lawyer based in Windsor, Ontario, Christina Loebach helps Canadian businesses and individuals obtain work permits in the United States. This blog post considers the E-1 (Treaty Trader) and E-2 (Treaty Investor) visas, which are often a great option for Canadian entrepreneurs and investors seeking to do business in the United States.

As a cross-border immigration lawyer based in Windsor, Ontario, Christina Loebach helps families and couples who live on opposite sides of the Windsor-Detroit border reunite and live together. This blog post considers the Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative.