Our Practice Areas
Comprehensive legal services across five key areas of Canadian and US law — delivered in English, Hindi, and Punjabi.
Navigating Canadian immigration with clarity and expertise
MV Law Corporation provides comprehensive Canadian immigration services in Surrey, BC. Whether you are applying for permanent residence, sponsoring a family member, or handling a complex immigration matter, our experienced immigration lawyers guide you through every step.
Canada's Express Entry system manages applications for three federal immigration programs. Our lawyers help you maximize your Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score, prepare a complete and accurate application, and respond to any requests for additional documentation.
Reuniting families is one of the most meaningful parts of our immigration practice. We assist Canadian citizens and permanent residents in sponsoring spouses, common-law partners, dependent children, and parents or grandparents.
What We Handle
- Permanent Residence Applications
- Express Entry (Federal Skilled Worker, Canadian Experience Class, Federal Skilled Trades)
- Provincial Nominee Programs (BC PNP)
- Family Sponsorship
- Spousal and Partner Sponsorship
- Citizenship Applications
- Work Permits (Open and Employer-Specific)
- Study Permits
- Visitor Visas and Super Visas
- Refugee and Asylum Claims
- Judicial Review of Refused Applications
- Inadmissibility and Criminal Rehabilitation
- Humanitarian and Compassionate Applications
- Restoration of Status
Who This Is For
Individuals applying for permanent residence through Express Entry or PNP, Families sponsoring spouses, children, or parents, Workers needing employer-specific or open work permits, Students applying for study permits or post-graduation work permits, Visitors extending their stay or applying for super visas, Refugees and persons seeking protection in Canada, Individuals facing removal orders or inadmissibility.
Protecting your property investment from offer to title transfer
Buying or selling property in British Columbia involves complex legal requirements and significant financial stakes. MV Law Corporation's real estate lawyers guide residential and commercial clients through every stage of the transaction — from contract review to title transfer.
We act for buyers and sellers in all stages of residential real estate transactions. We review your contract of purchase and sale, conduct thorough title searches, coordinate with your lender, handle the Property Transfer Tax filing, and ensure your title is registered correctly at the Land Title Office.
BC's Property Transfer Tax can be a significant cost in a real estate transaction. We advise buyers on available exemptions — including the First-Time Home Buyers' Exemption and Newly Built Home Exemption — and ensure the correct tax is reported and paid.
What We Handle
- Residential Property Purchases
- Residential Property Sales
- Commercial Property Transactions
- Mortgage Financing and Refinancing
- Title Searches and Title Insurance
- Contract Review and Negotiation
- Strata Property (Condominium) Transactions
- Property Transfer Tax Advice and Exemptions
- New Home Purchases (Presale Condominiums)
- Foreclosures and Mortgage Enforcement
- Easements, Covenants, and Rights-of-Way
- Land Development and Subdivisions
- Lease Review and Negotiation
Who This Is For
First-time homebuyers navigating the BC real estate process, Sellers who need to ensure a clean title transfer, Investors purchasing residential or commercial income properties, Buyers purchasing strata units or presale condominiums, Homeowners refinancing their mortgage, Developers and builders requiring legal support on land transactions.
Legal foundations for your business, from startup to growth
MV Law Corporation advises entrepreneurs, small businesses, and established companies on the full range of business legal matters in British Columbia. From incorporating your company to drafting commercial agreements, we provide practical legal advice that supports your business goals.
Incorporating your business provides liability protection and can offer tax advantages. We handle federal and BC provincial incorporations, advise on the right structure for your situation, prepare share structures and initial resolutions, and set up your corporate minute book.
Clear agreements between business partners prevent costly disputes. We draft customized shareholder agreements and partnership agreements that address ownership percentages, decision-making authority, buy-sell provisions, and what happens if a partner leaves the business.
What We Handle
- Business Incorporation (Federal and BC Provincial)
- Business Structuring and Advice
- Shareholder Agreements
- Partnership Agreements
- Commercial Contract Drafting and Review
- Non-Disclosure and Confidentiality Agreements
- Employment Agreements
- Asset and Share Purchase Agreements
- Franchise Agreements
- Commercial Lease Review and Negotiation
- Business Dissolution and Wind-Up
- Corporate Minute Books and Annual Maintenance
Who This Is For
Entrepreneurs incorporating a new business in BC, Business owners formalizing partnership or shareholder arrangements, Companies entering into significant commercial contracts, Buyers and sellers of existing businesses, Employers drafting or updating employment contracts, Businesses leasing commercial space.
Protecting your family's future with clear estate planning
Estate planning is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your family and ensure your wishes are carried out. MV Law Corporation assists individuals and families throughout British Columbia with wills, powers of attorney, representation agreements, and estate administration.
A will prepared by a lawyer is clear, properly witnessed, and reduces the risk of disputes. We draft wills that reflect your specific wishes, account for your assets and family situation, and meet BC's legal requirements under the Wills, Estates and Succession Act (WESA).
If you become incapacitated without these documents in place, your family may face delays and court proceedings to manage your financial or healthcare decisions. We prepare enduring powers of attorney and representation agreements that give you control over who acts for you if you cannot act for yourself.
What We Handle
- Wills Drafting and Review
- Powers of Attorney (Financial)
- Representation Agreements (Healthcare and Personal Care)
- Advance Directives
- Estate Planning and Strategy
- Probate Applications
- Estate Administration
- Executor Assistance
- Beneficiary Disputes
- Variation of Wills (Wills Variation Act claims)
- Trusts — Testamentary and Inter Vivos
- Guardianship Applications
Who This Is For
Adults who want to ensure their assets are distributed according to their wishes, Parents who need to appoint a guardian for minor children, Individuals planning for incapacity with a power of attorney or representation agreement, Executors who need guidance administering an estate, Beneficiaries who have concerns about an estate, Anyone who has experienced a major life event — marriage, divorce, birth of a child, or significant asset acquisition.
Cross-border immigration guidance for Canadians and international clients
MV Law Corporation assists clients with US immigration matters, providing guidance on visa categories, work authorization, and cross-border immigration strategies for Canadians and international clients seeking to live or work in the United States.
The TN visa (Trade NAFTA) allows Canadian citizens in qualifying professional categories to work in the United States under the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA/USMCA). We assess your eligibility, help you prepare your application and supporting documentation, and advise on maintaining and renewing TN status.
Many of our clients have immigration matters on both sides of the border. We help clients understand their options in Canada and the United States simultaneously, advising on how choices in one country may affect immigration status in the other.
What We Handle
- TN Visas (Trade NAFTA/CUSMA) for Canadians
- US Work Visa Advice (H-1B, O-1, L-1)
- Immigrant Visa Advice
- US Visa Application Strategy
- Cross-Border Immigration Planning
- US Permanent Residence (Green Card) Guidance
- US Citizenship Naturalization Advice
Who This Is For
Canadian professionals seeking TN visa status to work in the United States, International clients exploring US work authorization options, Individuals planning cross-border relocation from Canada to the US, Businesses relocating employees between Canada and the United States, Clients seeking guidance on US immigration pathways alongside Canadian immigration.
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