Immigration & Refugee Law
We provide comprehensive legal representation in immigration and refugee matters before Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada (IRB), and the Federal Court of Canada. We assist clients at every stage of the process, from initial applications and hearings through to appeals and judicial review proceedings.
Strategic Approach
Our immigration & refugee law practice is built on a foundation of rigorous preparation and an intimate understanding of our clients' objectives. We execute tactical legal maneuvers designed to achieve decisive outcomes while minimizing exposure and reputational risk.
Areas of Mastery
Refugee Claims
Preparation and filing of refugee claims, representation at refugee hearings, and related proceedings.
PRRA Applications & Redeterminations
Pre-Removal Risk Assessment applications and redeterminations.
Entrepreneur & Business Immigration
Specialized assistance with entrepreneur and business immigration pathways to permanent residence, including provincial entrepreneur programs. We provide eligibility assessment, guidance on business requirements, application preparation, and the corporate steps required to establish and operate the business in British Columbia. This is a focused area of our practice that combines immigration and corporate expertise.
Spousal Sponsorship
Inland and outland spousal permanent residence applications based on marriage or common-law relationships.
Family Sponsorship
Sponsorship of parents, grandparents, and dependent children.
Permanent Residence Applications
Assistance with various pathways to permanent residence.
Work Permits
Open work permits, employer-specific work permits, and Post-Graduation Work Permits (PGWP).
Study Permits
Study permit applications and extensions.
Detention Reviews
Representation at detention review hearings.
Inadmissibility Hearings
Representation in inadmissibility proceedings.
Humanitarian and Compassionate (H&C) Applications
Applications requesting an exception to standard immigration requirements based on humanitarian and compassionate factors, including hardship and establishment in Canada.
Temporary Resident Permits (TRPs)
Assistance applying for a Temporary Resident Permit to enter or remain in Canada despite an existing inadmissibility.
Appeals
Representation in immigration appeals, including Refugee Appeal Division (RAD) matters.
Judicial Reviews
Applications for judicial review in the Federal Court.
Citizenship Applications
Preparation and filing of citizenship applications.
Restoration of Status
Applications to restore lawful temporary resident status after it has lapsed, within the permitted time frame.
Authorization to Return to Canada (ARC)
Applications for authorization to return to Canada for individuals inadmissible due to a prior removal order.
Permanent Resident Card Renewals
Preparation and filing of permanent resident card renewal applications.
Travel Documents
Travel documents for permanent residents and protected persons.
We take on the cases most firms won't.
Fewer than 4 in 100 PRRA applications succeed in Canada. Our team recently secured a successful PRRA decision for a client facing removal — the kind of outcome that demands meticulous preparation and fearless advocacy.
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