JCA Law Office Professional Corporation

JCA Law Office Professional Corporation Our team of legal experts & friendly staff are happy to help.Contact us for your immigration concerns We look forward to serving you.

A small law firm with a big heart located in midtown Toronto. Visit our office and talk to our professional yet approachable staff.

08/16/2026

Is the student pathway to PR still worth it? Yes — but be ready to compete. Canada tightened student intake because numbers outgrew what it could absorb, so the pathway is harder than it was three years ago. The advice hasn't changed: study here, aim for a PGWP (ideally three years so you can maximize it), use that time to demonstrate Canadian work experience, then go for Express Entry. And be strategic early — line up the most suitable job before your studies or PGWP wind down, not after. General info, not legal advice. Book: jcalaw.ca/book-appointment/

08/05/2026

Open work permit valid for just one year, PR application still pending, permit about to expire — can you apply for a bridging open work permit? It depends. A BOWP is only available if your PR program has a provision for it and you meet its requirements — it's usually stated in the papers you receive whether you're eligible. Not all PR programs include bridging, so it's truly case-to-case. Check your documents and get advice on your specific program. General info, not legal advice. Book: jcalaw.ca/book-appointment/

08/03/2026

Visiting Canada as a tourist and an employer is ready to sponsor you with an LMIA? It's possible — but under current rules you may need to LEAVE Canada first: converting from visitor to worker can mean exiting and waiting for the work permit abroad. This is a long-standing policy meant to control the number of foreign nationals in Canada while applications process. Get advice on your exact situation before making a move. General info, not legal advice. Book: jcalaw.ca/book-appointment/

Civic Holiday Notice Heads up! On Monday, August 3, our office will be open from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM for document pick-u...
07/31/2026

Civic Holiday Notice

Heads up! On Monday, August 3, our office will be open from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM for document pick-up only. No walk-in consultations will be accommodated.

It's not a holiday observed nationwide, but here in Ontario, we're taking it as a good excuse to slow down for a bit.

We'll be back to our regular schedule, 9am to 6pm on Tuesday, August 4.

Enjoy the long weekend, and take care of yourselves!
HAPPY CIVIC HOLIDAY! 🎉

07/31/2026

Applying to restore your status in Canada? Restoration doesn't give you status right away — there's no "maintained status" for it, so you remain out of status while it's processed. Filing at day 80 isn't a red flag per se (the rule is within 90 days), but restoration is always discretionary: even a complete, on-time application is ultimately up to the officer. File as early and as complete as you can. General info, not legal advice. Book: jcalaw.ca/book-appointment/

07/29/2026

A viewer asks: 67 and 73, both widowed, in love, together once a week — how does sponsorship work? Two paths: (1) Marry — once you have the marriage certificate you can generally apply as a married spouse, no one-year wait. (2) Common-law — you must live together continuously, marriage-like, for at least one year to qualify. "Once a week" is the catch: love isn't the legal test, cohabitation is. General info, not legal advice. Book: jcalaw.ca/book-appointment/

07/28/2026

Inland spousal sponsorship pending — can you apply for an Open Work Permit before receiving your eligibility? Yes: if you have status and an Acknowledgment of Receipt (AOR), you don't need to wait for eligibility. But if you're out of status, the requirement changes — you'll need eligibility (approval in principle) first. General info, not legal advice. Book: jcalaw.ca/book-appointment/

This client came to us hoping to bring their aunt to Canada on a Visitor Visa — and together, we made it happen.If you'r...
07/27/2026

This client came to us hoping to bring their aunt to Canada on a Visitor Visa — and together, we made it happen.

If you're planning to invite a relative to visit Canada, don't leave it to chance. Our team can guide you through the process from start to finish.

👉 Message us today on Messenger or email us at [email protected] to get started.

07/24/2026

Waiting on a work permit application when your employer passes away? A closed work permit is tied to that one employer — so yes, you can (and should) look for a replacement employer right away, and the new employer can apply for an LMIA on your behalf. Remember: you're also obligated to inform IRCC of any material change to your pending application, including losing your employer. General info, not legal advice. Book: jcalaw.ca/book-appointment/

07/22/2026

Lost your status in Canada? Within 90 days you can generally apply to restore it as a visitor — but restoration is discretionary. The officer weighs your reason to stay, and you cannot work while it's processed. Sometimes going home is the stronger move: it shows you can and will leave, while "I can't afford to go home" can raise refusal risk. If what you need to do in Canada isn't essential, consider going home first. General info, not legal advice. Book: jcalaw.ca/book-appointment/

Address

204-2323 Yonge Street
Toronto, ON
M4P2C9

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 2pm

Telephone

+18555225290

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