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When you are ready to embark on your immigration journey to Canada, True North Legal Services should be your first step to book an initial consultation and discuss your immigration options. We also provide notary services to assist with your documentation. Our range of services includes: Refugee (IRB), Visitor Visas, ICT/Owner Operation Work Visa, CETA Work Visa, Family Sponsorships, LMIA, Open Work Permits, Permanent Resident Card, and Citizenship Applications. Additionally, if you need assistance with accident benefits claims related to your immigration process, we can help you navigate those as well.

A sworn declaration is a document containing statements that you declare and affirm to be true, similar to an affidavit. This must be done in front of a commissioner of oaths, who is authorized by the Province of Ontario to witness certain types of sworn declarations. You may be required to affirm a declaration when applying to the government for various immigration options or if a company needs specific information from you. This could involve filling out a form provided to you or writing the declaration yourself.

In some cases, government forms require you to sign them in front of a notary public. A notary public is an individual authorized by the Province of Ontario to witness the swearing of oaths and certify documents. If your declarations are to be submitted outside of Ontario, they will need to be notarized. You might also seek notary services if you require certified true copies of important documents. We can help by making photocopies and then certifying them as copies of the original with the notary public's signature.

Examples of declarations include statutory declarations regarding common law status, marriage abroad, work experience, invitation letters for visit visas for family and friends, and certified true copies of various documents such as driver's licenses, passports, diplomas, birth certificates, and permanent residency cards. Other forms could include a travel consent letter for children traveling abroad with a spouse or family member, a custodianship declaration form, passport applications for adults or children, name change applications, sworn statements for family gifts of used vehicles in the Province of Ontario, guarantor forms, OSAP forms, used vehicle transfer forms, common-law declarations, automobile proof of loss insurance forms, certificates of authorization for professional corporations, diplomas and degrees, and affidavits, including those involving a commissioner of oaths. Additionally, we can assist with accident benefits claims and ensuring all your documents are properly certified.

WHAT ELSE CAN A PARALEGAL DO FOR ME? A paralegal can advise you in a number of different capacities including, but not limited to: Proper preparation: a paralegal will ensure that obscure oversights do not happen when filling out what can be a daunting amount and complexity of paperwork, especially related to accident benefits claims. A paralegal will advise you on what insurance company paperwork NOT to sign, what statements NOT to give in order to protect your rights, and will relieve you from having to speak to insurance company representatives so you can focus on your recovery. Mediator or negotiator: a paralegal will advocate your case with an insurer or adjuster to ensure you get the best possible resolution. Additionally, they can assist with immigration options and prepare necessary documents, representing your interests in any Dispute Resolution Proceedings, in Small Claims Court, or in private negotiations or mediations to facilitate a settlement. They may also offer notary services to ensure that all your documents are properly executed.

Dealing with WSIB claims can be a daunting, confusing, and overwhelming experience, especially if you have suffered an injury at the workplace and are not mentally and physically equipped to handle the stress of a claim. There are many questions, forms, processes, and policies that need to be managed. During these times, you can trust that at True North Legal Services, we are here to help navigate your accident benefits claims on your behalf. 

Every case is treated with individual care and concern because your well-being and a successful outcome are our major goals. Additionally, we can assist you with immigration options and provide notary services to ensure all aspects of your claim are handled efficiently.