Dentons immigration law team in Canada specializes in business immigration and offers a wide range of services and strategic advice to meet the needs of domestic and multinational clients. Whether you need global immigration assistance for your executives, workers, investors or entrepreneurs, either individually or in conjunction with their accompanying family members, our business immigration team can efficiently and effectively coordinate and facilitate this complex process on your behalf.

Our multidisciplinary business immigration team draws upon the knowledge and expertise of many areas such as Employment and Labor, International Tax, Pensions, Benefits and Executive Compensation, Customs, Corporate/Commercial and Securities law in crafting holistic solutions to your business needs in the immigration process. Dentons will guide you through local immigration application rules and processes, in addition to keeping you informed of the latest developments in immigration programs and policies that may affect you or your business.

Our services include:

• Work permits
• Intra-company cross-border transfers
• Business visitor entry and travel preparation
• Service Canada Labour Market Opinions for hiring temporary foreign workers
• North American Free Trade Agreement and World Trade Organization applications for professionals, intra-company transfers and business visitors to Canada and the US
• Canadian permanent residence applications
• Provincial Nominee Program applications
• Study permits
• Visitor permits
• Citizenship applications
• Applications to address criminal or medical inadmissibility
• Advice to global corporations on international human resources strategies and policies
• Preparation and review of employment contracts for foreign candidates and transferees
• Immigration appeals and judicial review

Whether your business is local or multinational, Dentons is able to effectively service your business immigration needs by using its global platform to understand both the local requirements and global objectives that impact your business. We understand your desire for budget certainty and value, which is why we are forefront of new value-offerings such as fixed-fee services in certain areas. 

In a world where globalization of business means an increased volume of business travel and work, Dentons business immigration team is here to help you plan the deployment of your human capital around the globe within the ever changing regulatory environment in which your business operates.

Recognition

Dentons recognized in the inaugural edition of Best Law Firms – Canada

October 31, 2024

Dentons, Canada’s Global Law Firm, is pleased to be recognized in the first edition of the Best Law Firms – Canada rankings, based on comprehensive data collected from client interviews and peer review surveys.

Dentons achieves top rankings in this year’s Chambers Canada guide

September 19, 2019

Dentons is pleased to announce that the Firm was recognized 97 times in the Chambers Canada 2020 client guide, 25 of which achieved the highest ranking level possible (Bands 1 and 2).

Insights

Employment and Labour Law: 2024 Year in Review and Future Trends

January 23, 2025

2024 was a pivotal year for employers and workplaces, defined by evolving legislation, significant court decisions and shifting workforce dynamics. From groundbreaking rulings on wrongful dismissal to critical updates in workplace health and safety requirements, employers navigated both opportunities and challenges in adapting to these changes.

Immigration updates from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada

December 23, 2024

On December 17, 2024, the Government of Canada announced Canada’s Border Plan as part of its measures to strengthen border security and Canada’s immigration system.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada issues revised guidance on intra-company transferee work permits

October 15, 2024

On October 3, 2024, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued updated guidance relating to the intra-company transferee (ICT) work permit category. This revised guidance adopts a more restrictive interpretation of the ICT category.

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News and Events

Recent Press Releases

Dentons recognized in the inaugural edition of Best Law Firms – Canada

October 31, 2024

Dentons, Canada’s Global Law Firm, is pleased to be recognized in the first edition of the Best Law Firms – Canada rankings, based on comprehensive data collected from client interviews and peer review surveys.

14 exceptional lawyers admitted to the Dentons Canada partnership in 2024

January 31, 2024

Dentons, Canada’s Global Law Firm, announces the admission of 14 exceptional lawyers to the partnership, effective February 1, 2024, reinforcing the Firm’s commitment to providing exceptional legal and business advice to clients locally, nationally and globally.

Chambers Canada 2024 rankings demonstrate Dentons’ continued growth and depth of talent across all areas

September 28, 2023

We are pleased to share that Dentons has achieved a record number of rankings in Chambers Canada: Canada’s Leading Lawyers for Business 2024.

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