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Tom Szlachta is a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC) and the Business Development Officer at Global Bridge Immigration. With over 17 years of experience in the legal field, Tom has a strong background in litigation, negotiation, labor law, civil litigation, business law, and tax law. His legal expertise allows him to offer strategic insight and practical support to immigration clients—especially those from Latin America and Europe. Before joining Global Bridge, Tom successfully ran his own law office in Brazil, giving him first-hand understanding of the challenges individuals face during the immigration process. His goal is to guide clients with empathy, precision, and a strong sense of advocacy. Tom speaks English, Portuguese, and Italian fluently, and is currently learning French and Spanish to better assist our global clients. tom@gbimmigration.com

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Canada Study Permit Exemption for Construction Apprentices

Canada Study Permit Exemption for Construction Apprentices

Canada has recently introduced a temporary study permit exemption for foreign workers in the construction trades, aiming to address the country’s ongoing labor shortage in this critical sector. Effective from February 26, 2025, to February 26, 2027, this policy...

Is Brazil the Next Economic Superpower?

Is Brazil the Next Economic Superpower?

Economic Characteristics: Inflation Stabilization and Plano Real Brazil’s economy has undergone significant transformations over the past few decades, particularly in its efforts to stabilize inflation. One of the most pivotal moments in Brazilian economic history was...

It is time to say goodbye to the Portuguese Golden Visa.

It is time to say goodbye to the Portuguese Golden Visa.

It is true after political pressure, but not only, politicians in Portugal have decided to end the Golden Visa to answer the population complaints about high price properties. No one knows for sure that it was the Portuguese Golden Visa that drove the property prices...

The reasons why people are leaving Canada. And ways to avoid them.

The reasons why people are leaving Canada. And ways to avoid them.

I have stumbled upon a recent small research with young Canadians, young people that have immigrated to Canada but are thinking of leaving the country for good in the next 2 years. It is an interesting fact, and I would like to discuss here with a more informal...

Canadian Taxes in 2023.

Canadian Taxes in 2023.

I know that taxes is not one of the most exciting subjects, but no one can escape from taxes, in this case, understanding it is the best that we can do. I have to start with a disclaimer that we are not tax experts and this text shouldn’t be considered as tax advice....

What is the Best Business to Start if you Aim for Immigration

What is the Best Business to Start if you Aim for Immigration

Working in this industry for so many years, by far the question that we have heard the most is what kind of business should I do? Our answer is always the same, it depends? It wasn’t the answer that you were expecting, but it truly depends. Client’s work background,...

Why US Green Card over German Green Card?

Why US Green Card over German Green Card?

The German Green Card! Germany has recently announced a program to attract foreigner workers and as soon as the news was released the comparison with the popular counterpart american one was on the spot. So much so that the official name of the program in Germany is:...

Buying A House in Canada!

Buying A House in Canada!

Let’s imagine that your immigration journey, whatever path you have taken, is over and you finally land in Canada. As anyone else you have plans and dreams, and maybe one of your dreams is to settle in the country and buy a house. How would you do that? Where can you...