Assessment
Which category fits, which do not, and what the realistic risks are. You hear this plainly before any work begins.
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A path to Canada, prepared properly.
Permits, sponsorship, permanent residence, citizenship, and refugee protection, for clients in Canada and abroad. Immigration has been the firm's primary focus, practising since 2005.
What we do
Immigration matters we take on
The firm represents clients before immigration officers, visa offices, the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada, and the Federal Court of Canada. Files are prepared by the lawyer, not handed to a processing desk.
- Work permits, provincial or federal
- Skilled workers
- Visas, including study permits and temporary resident visas
- Sponsorships
- Permanent residence
- Citizenship
- Investors
- Express Entry
- Refugee claims
What to bring
For a first meeting
- Passports and any Canadian status documents for everyone in the application
- Every letter, refusal, or notice received from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada or the Canada Border Services Agency
- Education records, work history, and language test results if you have them
- For sponsorship, proof of the relationship and the sponsor's income information
- For refugee claims, a written timeline of what happened and any supporting documents, in any language
- Any deadlines you are aware of
How it typically unfolds
The usual shape of a file
Immigration work is document work first. A complete, consistent application is the strongest argument in the file.
Documents
A checklist built for your file, translations and certifications where needed, and a consistent story across every form.
Submission and follow-up
Filing through the right portal or office, responding to requests for more information, and preparing you for any interview.
Decision
Approval, next steps, and conditions explained. If a refusal comes, the options are set out with their deadlines.
Questions people ask
Before you call
General information, not legal advice for your situation. Rules and programs change often.
Can the firm help if I am outside Canada?
Yes. Many immigration clients are abroad when the file begins. Meetings happen by phone or video, documents are exchanged electronically, and the lawyer deals with the visa office for you.
My application was refused. Is it over?
Not necessarily. Depending on the program there may be a right of appeal, a reconsideration request, judicial review at the Federal Court, or a stronger new application. Deadlines are short, so call soon after receiving the refusal.
Do I need a lawyer or can a consultant do this?
Both lawyers and licensed consultants may represent you before immigration authorities. Only a lawyer can represent you at the Federal Court. Choose someone who takes responsibility for your file and explains the risks.
Is legal aid available for immigration matters?
Legal Aid Ontario covers some immigration and refugee matters for people who qualify financially. Legal aid certificates are accepted for immigration matters; ask on the first call.
Talk to the firm about your immigration matter
Call during office hours with a few lines about your situation and your current status in Canada.