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Here we provide an overview of the various immigration options available to LGBTQ2S+ individuals. We outline the programs and processes for each option, based on what is available in Canada and the USA.

An Assessment is the first step in any immigration journey as it gives us a snapshot of a person's profile, so that we can render a feedback report on your profile and its viable options. From here you can begin your research on the feasible pathways for you.

To immigrate to Canada, you need to meet certain eligibility criteria for the over 100 different immigration programs. Canada is a leading country with strong immigration policies. Click below to learn more about the various programs

To immigrate to the United States, you’ll need to figure out which type of green card you’re eligible for. You’ll likely only be able to immigrate to the USA if you qualify for one of the Green Card options listed below.

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Immigration Programs Canada

Express Entry

Canada's Express Entry Programs are online systems that manage applications for permanent residence for skilled immigrants who want to settle in Canada and contribute to its economy. They include the Federal Skilled Worker Program, the Federal Skilled Trades Program, and the Canadian Experience Class. Eligible candidates are ranked based on criteria such as their age, education, work experience, and language skills

Provincial Nomination Programs

Canada's Provincial Nomination Programs are immigration pathways that allow provinces and territories to nominate candidates who want to live and work in their regions and become permanent residents of Canada. Each province and territory has its own streams and requirements that target specific groups of immigrants, such as students, skilled workers, business people, etc. Candidates can be nominated through the Express Entry system or apply through the non-Express Entry process, depending on the program they choose

Temporary Residence Programs

Canada's Temporary Residence Options are ways to enter and stay in Canada for a limited period of time, such as visiting, studying, working, or doing business. They include the following: Temporary Resident Visa (TRV), Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA), Super Visa, Study Permit, Work Permit, Business Visit

Special Pilot Programs

Canada's Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot Program is a way for skilled foreign workers to get permanent residence in smaller communities that need their talents and skills. They need a job offer from a designated employer and a recommendation from one of the participating communities

Family Sponsorship Options

Canada's Family Sponsorship Programs are immigration pathways that allow Canadian citizens and permanent residents to sponsor their eligible relatives to come and live in Canada as permanent residents. They include the following programs: Parent and Grandparent Sponsorship Program, Spouse, Partner and Children Sponsorship Program, Super Visa Program, Other Family Members Sponsorship Program.

Temporary to Permanent Residence Pathways

Canada's Temporary Resident to Permanent Resident Pathways are online systems that manage applications for permanent residence for certain temporary residents who are currently working in Canada and their families. They include six streams for workers in health care, essential non-healthcare, and international graduates from a Canadian institution. Eligible candidates are ranked based on criteria such as their work experience, language skills, education, and intent to reside outside of Quebec

While the above is merely a synopsis of the many varying Canadian Immigration Pathways, it is always in your best interests to speak or consult with a professional about these things to gain a better understanding and learning about your viable pathways and the strategies needed to achieve them.

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Immigration Programs USA

Temporary Visas to Visit, Work or Study in USA

USA Temporary Visas to Visit, Work or Study in the USA are types of nonimmigrant visas that allow foreign nationals to enter and stay in the United States for a limited period of time for specific purposes. They include the following categories:

Visitor visas: For tourism, business, or medical treatment.
Student and exchange visitor visas: For academic, vocational, or cultural exchange programs.
Temporary worker visas: For employment in a specialty occupation, trade, or profession.
Treaty trader and investor visas: For business activities under a treaty between the U.S. and the applicant’s country.
Other visas: For various purposes such as journalism, diplomacy, athletics, etc.

Family Based Green Cards

USA Family Based Green Cards are types of immigrant visas that allow U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents to sponsor their eligible relatives to come and live in the U.S. as permanent residents. They include the following categories:

Immediate relatives: Spouses, unmarried children under 21, and parents of U.S. citizens.
Family preference: Unmarried and married sons and daughters, and siblings of U.S. citizens, and spouses and children of lawful permanent residents.

Employment Based Green Cards

USA Employment Based Green Cards are types of immigrant visas that allow foreign nationals to live and work in the United States permanently based on their employment-related skills, qualifications, and achievements. They are divided into five categories, ranging from EB-1 for priority workers with extraordinary ability to EB-5 for investors who create jobs in the U.S. Applicants must meet certain eligibility criteria and follow a three-step process that involves labor certification, petition filing, and adjustment of status or consular processing

Humanitarian Green Cards

USA Humanitarian Green Cards are types of immigrant visas that allow foreign nationals to live in the United States permanently based on humanitarian reasons, such as seeking protection from persecution, violence, or trafficking. They include the following categories:

Refugee and Asylum Status: For individuals who fear or have experienced persecution in their home country due to their race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or social group.
Abuse and Crime Victims: For individuals who have suffered abuse or violence by a U.S. citizen or permanent resident spouse, parent, or child, or who have been victims of certain crimes and have cooperated with law enforcement.
Human Trafficking Victims: For individuals who have been subjected to forced labor, sexual exploitation, or other forms of modern slavery by traffickers in the U.S. or abroad.

Diversity Lottery Green Cards

USA Diversity Lottery Green Cards are types of immigrant visas that allow foreign nationals from countries with low immigration rates to live and work in the United States permanently through a random drawing. They are also known as the Diversity Immigrant Visa (DV) Program or the Green Card Lottery. Applicants must meet certain eligibility criteria based on their country of origin, education, and work experience. They must also register online for the DV Program during a specific period each year and check their status online if they are selected

Long Time Resident Green Cards

USA Long Time Resident Green Cards are types of immigrant visas that allow certain non-citizens living in the U.S. for a long time to apply for a green card or permanent residency. They are also known as a cancellation of removal. To be eligible for this type of green card, one must meet the following requirements:

Have lived in the U.S. continuously for at least 10 years before being placed in removal proceedings.
Have been a person of good moral character during that time.
Have not been convicted of certain crimes or violated certain immigration laws.
Establish that their removal would result in exceptional and extremely unusual hardship to their U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident spouse, parent, or child.

Other Green Cards

Some other types of green cards that are not already discussed above are:

Humanitarian Green Cards: These are available to individuals who have been victims of human trafficking, crime, or abuse and have cooperated with law enforcement or humanitarian organizations in the U.S. They include the following categories12:

T Visa: For individuals who have been subjected to severe forms of trafficking in persons and are willing to assist in the investigation or prosecution of the traffickers.
U Visa: For individuals who have suffered substantial physical or mental abuse as a result of being victims of certain crimes and have been helpful to law enforcement or government officials in the detection, investigation, or prosecution of those crimes.
VAWA Self-Petition: For individuals who have been abused by their U.S. citizen or permanent resident spouse, parent, or child and are eligible to file a petition for themselves without the abuser’s knowledge or consent.

Special Immigrant Green Cards: These are available to individuals who belong to certain categories of immigrants that have a special status or relationship with the U.S. government or society. They include the following categories13:

Religious Workers: For individuals who have been working in a religious occupation or vocation for at least two years and have a job offer from a U.S. religious organization.
Afghan and Iraqi Translators: For individuals who have worked as translators or interpreters for the U.S. government or military in Afghanistan or Iraq and have faced ongoing serious threats as a result of their service.
International Organization Employees: For individuals who have worked for a designated international organization for at least 15 years and are retiring or transferring to the U.S.
Other Special Immigrants: For individuals who meet certain criteria, such as juvenile court dependents, NATO civilian employees, Panama Canal Zone employees, etc.

In the USA, only attorneys and accredited representatives working for a Department of Justice recognized organization are authorized to give legal advice on immigration matters. Anyone else who offers such services may be committing fraud or unauthorized practice of law. However, some states may allow non-attorneys to provide limited, non-legal help with immigration forms and charge for those services, as long as they follow certain rules and regulations. To avoid being scammed, you should always check the qualifications and credentials of the person who is helping you with your immigration case. You should also be wary of anyone who promises you a work permit, visa, or green card that is not legally possible or who asks you for money in exchange for avoiding deportation. You should never give your personal information or documents to anyone who contacts you by phone, email, or text claiming to be from Immigration and Customs Enforcement or Citizenship and Immigration Services. If you need legal services, you can find a list of attorneys who provide immigration services either for free or for little cost on the DOJ website. You can also find information about finding an attorney in your state on the American Bar Association website

Our trusted provider Joseph Best, from Best & Associates LLP is a registered Immigration Lawyer in Philadelphia,USA and is on hand to assist clients with their USA based queries and Applications. Please contact Joseph Best using these details:

best@bestlawassociates.com
O: 215-995-2900
915 Spring Garden Street Suite 206
Philadelphia , PA, 19123
United States