# Motivus Law > Motivus Law is a Toronto-based immigration law firm specializing in US and Canadian immigration. Founded by Andrea Prunariu, a dual-licensed immigration lawyer (Ontario, Canada & California, US) with over 10 years of experience, the firm provides compassionate, effective solutions for individuals and families navigating the immigration process. The name "Motivus" comes from the Latin words meaning "moving" and "to move" — the thing that moves you to act. ## Firm Overview - Website: https://motivus.law - Address: 55 University Ave, Suite No. 1100, Toronto, ON M5J 2H7, Canada - Phone: (289) 273-8873 - Email: info@motivus.law - Founded by: Andrea Prunariu - Licensing: Dual-licensed in Ontario, Canada and California, US - Consultation: 30-minute virtual consultation for $250 CAD ## Mission, Vision & Values - Mission: Help people from all over the world achieve their dream of starting a new life in Canada or the US. - Vision: Provide the best experience for people on both sides of the table, be they clients or lawyers. - Values: Quality over Quantity, Be Transparent, Constantly Improve, Love What You Do, Put People First, Be Proactive. ## About Andrea Prunariu Andrea Prunariu is the founder and lead immigration lawyer at Motivus Law. She is dual-licensed to practice immigration law in Ontario, Canada and California, US. With over 10 years of experience and a high success rate, she experienced the challenges of immigrating firsthand, which drives her compassionate and effective approach. She provides personalized advice across US and Canadian immigration pathways. ## Pages ### Core Pages - [Home](https://motivus.law/): Main landing page with an overview of services, process, and client testimonials. - [About Us](https://motivus.law/about-us): Firm background, mission, vision, values, and information about Andrea Prunariu. - [Contact Us](https://motivus.law/contact-us): Contact form, consultation booking (30 min, $250 CAD via Cal.com), office address, and FAQ about consultations. - [Immigration Consultation](https://motivus.law/immigration-consultation): Booking page for virtual consultations with Andrea Prunariu, client testimonials, and details on what the consultation includes. - [Immigration Blog](https://motivus.law/immigration-blog): Articles covering US and Canadian immigration news, resources, and expert insights. - [Privacy Policy](https://motivus.law/privacy-policy): Data collection practices, user rights, third-party services used (Google Analytics, Mailchimp, LinkedIn Ads, etc.). Effective December 2024. ### US Immigration - [US Immigration Overview](https://motivus.law/us-immigration): Comprehensive hub for all US immigration pathways including non-immigrant (temporary) and immigrant (permanent) options, FAQ section, and visa waiver program information. #### Non-Immigrant Pathways (Temporary Visas) - B-2 Visas: Personal visitor visas for tourism, medical treatment, and social visits to the USA. - B-1 / W-B Visas: Business visitor visas for attending conferences, negotiations, and business activities in the USA. - TN Visas: NAFTA/USMCA professional worker visas for Canadian and Mexican citizens in designated professional occupations. - L-1 Visas: Intra-company transferee visas for employees being transferred from a foreign office to a US office within the same company. - E-1 / E-2 Visas: Treaty trader and treaty investor visas for nationals of countries with treaties of commerce and navigation with the US. #### Immigrant Pathways (Permanent Residence) - [Family Sponsorship](https://motivus.law/us-immigration/family-sponsorship): Sponsoring family members for US permanent residence. Covers immediate relatives of US citizens (spouse, unmarried children under 21, parents), family preference categories (unmarried/married children, siblings), K-1/K-2 fiancé(e) visas. Includes eligibility requirements, sponsor obligations, and application processes (adjustment of status or consular processing). - [Employment-Based Green Cards](https://motivus.law/us-immigration/employment-based-green-cards): Employment-based immigrant visas across five preference categories. Detailed coverage of EB-1A (extraordinary ability), EB-1B (outstanding professors/researchers), EB-1C (multinational managers/executives), and EB-2 (advanced degree/exceptional ability). Includes labor certification requirements, I-140 petitions, and national interest waivers. ### Canadian Immigration - [Canadian Immigration Overview](https://motivus.law/canadian-immigration): Comprehensive hub for all Canadian immigration pathways including temporary residence and permanent residence options, plus inadmissibility matters and Temporary Resident Permits. #### Temporary Residence - [Visitor Visas & eTA](https://motivus.law/canadian-immigration/visitor-visas): Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) for visa-exempt countries, tourist visas, Super Visa for parents/grandparents (stay up to 5 years), business visitor visas, work visas, and student visas. Covers requirements including valid passport (6+ months), application forms, financial proof, and processing times. - [Work Permits](https://motivus.law/canadian-immigration/work-permits): Employer-specific and open work permits. Covers Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) requirements, LMIA exemptions, CUSMA/NAFTA work permits for Americans and Mexicans, FTA work permits, intra-company transfers, post-graduation work permits, and spousal open work permits. Processing times range from immediate (port of entry) to 6 months (online). - NAFTA/CUSMA Professionals: Work permits for US and Mexican professionals under the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement in designated professional occupations. - FTA Work Permits: Work permits under various Free Trade Agreements Canada holds with other countries. - [Intra-Company Transfers](https://motivus.law/canadian-immigration/intra-company-transfers): Transferring employees from international companies to Canadian branches. Categories include executives, senior managers, functional managers, and specialized knowledge workers. Requires 1+ year continuous employment in past 3 years. Initial permits up to 3 years (1 year for start-ups). Maximum stay: 7 years for executives/managers, 5 years for specialized knowledge workers. #### Permanent Residence (Immigrant Pathways) - [Express Entry](https://motivus.law/canadian-immigration/express-entry): Points-based system using the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS). Three sub-programs: Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSW), Federal Skilled Trades Program (FST), and Canadian Experience Class (CEC). Requires skilled work experience (1+ year in past 10 years in TEER 0-3 occupations), language testing, and education credential assessment. Pool valid 12 months; Invitation to Apply valid 60 days. Provincial nomination adds 600 CRS points. - Canadian Experience Class (CEC): For individuals with skilled Canadian work experience seeking permanent residence through Express Entry. - Federal Skilled Trades (FST): For qualified tradespeople with Canadian work experience or a valid job offer in a skilled trade. - Federal Skilled Workers (FSW): For skilled workers with foreign work experience who want to immigrate to Canada permanently. - [Family Sponsorship](https://motivus.law/canadian-immigration/family-sponsorship): Sponsoring spouse/common-law partner/child, parents, or grandparents. Sponsor requirements: 18+, Canadian citizen or permanent resident, financially capable. Support obligations: 3 years (spouse/partner), 10 years or until age 25 (child under 22), 20 years (parents/grandparents). Inland applications allow spouse to obtain open work permit. Same-sex partners eligible. Parents/grandparents program is by invitation; Super Visa available as alternative. ## How We Work (Process) 1. Consultation: Talk to an immigration lawyer to identify the best immigration program based on your circumstances. 2. Assessment: Careful review of documents, eligibility advising, and strategy creation. 3. Application: Preparation of a comprehensive immigration application to maximize chances of success, then submission on your behalf. 4. Support: Ongoing assistance with applications and border crossing support. ## Consultation Details - Duration: 30 minutes - Cost: $250 CAD - Format: Virtual meeting - Includes: Detailed assessment, discussion of immigration options, specific answers to questions - Booking: Available through the website via Cal.com - Cancellation: 24 hours notice required - Note: If you retain Motivus Law, the consultation fee is credited against the final invoice. ## Blog Topics The immigration blog covers US and Canadian immigration news, updates, and resources. Recent topics include visa waiver program changes, green card vs visa comparisons, green card advantages, and country-specific travel updates (Romania, Hungary). ## Legal Disclaimer The information presented on the Motivus Law website is not legal advice. Visitors are encouraged to perform further research and contact Motivus Law directly for legal guidance. Submitting forms on the website does not automatically establish a client-lawyer relationship. ## Optional - [Book a Consultation](https://motivus.law/immigration-consultation): Schedule a 30-minute virtual consultation with Andrea Prunariu. - [Immigration Blog](https://motivus.law/immigration-blog): Latest immigration news and resources. - [Contact Form](https://motivus.law/contact-us): Send a message to the firm.