Schachnow Law

Permanent residence

Permanent residence: find the program where you are strongest.

Express Entry, provincial nominee programs, and specialized pilots. We match your profile to the pathway most likely to succeed and run the file end to end.

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There are more than 80 ways to become a Canadian permanent resident. Federal programs, provincial nominee streams, and regional pilots all have different criteria, timelines, and odds. Choosing the right one is most of the battle. We assess your profile honestly and build the application for the program where you are actually strongest.

The pathways

More than one road to PR.

  • Express Entry for skilled workers, with most applications processed in about six months
  • Provincial nominee programs in every province, each targeting different occupations
  • PNP streams aligned with Express Entry that add 600 points to your CRS score
  • Employer driven and regional pilots for in demand roles
  • Pathways from work or study permits to permanent residence
  • PR is renewable, covers your immediate family, and leads to citizenship

How we work

A modern lawyer-led process, built on state-of-the-art software.

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Initial consultation

Talk to one of our licensed lawyer's to tell us your background and needs. We then provide expert advice and suggested next steps, including a flat fee for further assistance.

02

Application preparation

You'll work closely with our team on our secure, AI-powered software to prepare and finalize your application as quickly as possible.

03

Our lawyers review and file

An Ontario licensed immigration lawyer always does a final review (sometimes twice), and files on your behalf.

Flat fees. Personal responses within 24 business hours. No surprises.

What to know

The lay of the land.

  1. 01

    Start with the honest question

    Which program can you actually win? Applying to the wrong one costs a year, not a form. We assess your profile against everything that is open, tell you plainly where you stand, and build the application for the strongest route.

  2. 02

    The federal route

    Express Entry is the federal system for skilled workers. Your Comprehensive Ranking System score decides whether you are invited to apply. Language scores, education, and work experience drive it, and category based draws favour certain occupations in health care, trades, and French language ability.

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    The provincial routes

    Every province runs its own streams targeting the workers it needs, and there are more than 80 of them. Base streams run outside Express Entry. Enhanced streams work inside it and add 600 points to your CRS score, which all but guarantees an invitation.

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    What provinces look for

    Most streams want a connection to the province: a job offer, work experience, studies there, or family. Language ability, education credentials, and settlement funds round out the file. Some streams open and close with little notice, so timing matters as much as eligibility.

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    How nomination plays out

    You apply to the province first. If nominated, you then apply to IRCC for permanent residence with the nomination in hand. Two applications, two sets of criteria, one coordinated strategy.

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    Everything else

    Regional and sector pilots serve employers and communities outside the big cities. Family sponsorship and humanitarian routes cover situations the economic programs do not. If a pathway exists for your facts, we will find it.

Why us

Why work with us on your PR?

An honest program match

We compare your profile against federal and provincial criteria and tell you where you actually qualify, not where you hope to.

CRS and points strategy

Language scores, education assessments, and category based draws can all move your ranking. We plan the improvements that matter.

Complete files, no gaps

PR applications fail on missing evidence. Our document review flags gaps before IRCC does.

One flat fee

Quoted up front for the whole application. No hourly billing and no surprises.

FAQ

PR questions, answered.

Do not see your question? Ask us directly. An Ontario licensed immigration lawyer replies within one business day.

Ask a question
My CRS score is low. Is PR still possible?
Often, yes. A provincial stream that values your occupation or your connection to the province can carry a profile that Express Entry alone would not. That matching is exactly what we do.
Can I improve my score?
Usually. Retaking a language test, claiming a second credential, or targeting a category based draw can move you more than people expect. We map the realistic gains before you commit.
What is a provincial nomination actually worth?
In an Express Entry aligned stream, 600 CRS points, which all but guarantees an invitation to apply. In a base stream, it is your ticket to apply for PR directly.
How long does PR take?
Most Express Entry applications are processed in about six months. Base PNP streams take longer because the provincial and federal stages run in sequence.
Do I need a job offer?
Not always. Express Entry does not require one. Many provincial streams do, and some waive it for in demand occupations or recent graduates in the province.

Trusted by clients across Canada.

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Lucas Arantes

Josh was incredibly helpful throughout two work permits and our overall immigration process, guiding all of us (including two different employers) every step of the way. He made complicated immigration topics easy to understand and helped us choose the best strategy for our family's needs. Now we're proud Canadian citizens raising our two kids in Montréal.

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Yongjie Zhang

It was a pleasure working with Josh on my work permit application. He was very professional and timely with his communication and I am excited to finally be accepted to Canada.

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Rob Attwell

Josh was incredibly helpful and responsive in dealing with our immigration issues through the Global Talent Stream Program. He really knew his stuff and was willing to help me and, more importantly, our candidate through the process.

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Abhishek Srivastava

Josh made the whole work permit application process quite easy and it was great to work with him. He is very knowledgeable in his area of expertise and resolved all my queries. I am excited to be starting my new life in Canada!

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Irem Ayan

It has been an absolute pleasure working with Joshua throughout my immigration process. He easily spotted the mistake in my first Express Entry application and guided me through a second application which was recently approved. Very professional, knowledgeable, and courteous. I wouldn't be planning my landing in Canada if it weren't for his advice.

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Adam Cowley

We worked with Josh on a work permit re-application after we had some struggles trying to get it ourselves. Josh was a pleasure to work with and helped us get our approval in a timely fashion. We hope to work with him again soon.

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Priyanka Chabbi

I had a great experience working with Josh. He is an incredibly patient and knowledgeable lawyer who truly cares about his clients. The company that hired me in Canada worked with Josh for my visa process, and everything went smoothly from start to finish.

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Jess S.

I'm glad I met Josh. He helped me with my Canadian Work Permit Visa and my husband's OWP. I was apprehensive at first, and I had a lot of questions, but Josh was always accurate and willing to help. He is an excellent professional, and it's clear that he cares about every client.

Joshua Schachnow, founding Canadian immigration lawyer at Schachnow Law

Meet our Managing Partner

Joshua Schachnow, B.Com., J.D.

Founding Partner

Josh is a Toronto-based lawyer who has been practicing immigration law for more than 9 years. More specifically, he's helped thousands of individuals and companies navigate Canadian immigration - from work permits to permanent residence, study permits, citizenship, LMIAs and more. Josh always puts his clients first, and believes quick and thoughtful communication is most important to making the process as smooth and stress-free as possible.

Called to the Ontario Bar. Member of the Law Society of Ontario, and the Canadian Immigration Lawyers Association.

Ready to get started

Start your PR application.

Share a few details about your education, work history, and language scores. Within one business day, an Ontario licensed immigration lawyer will tell you which PR pathway fits you best and what filing looks like.

Flat fees. No obligation. We reply within 24 business hours.

Request your PR assessment