Immigration Lawyer in Surrey, BC
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.
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.
How Immigration Representation Actually Works
Initial assessment
We start by understanding your immigration history, your goals, and which pathway actually fits your situation. Someone eligible for more than one program often has a genuinely better or faster option they didn't know existed.
Document preparation and evidence
Most refusals come down to incomplete evidence or unclear documentation, not actual ineligibility. We prepare the application and supporting evidence with the specific legal test IRCC or the IRB is applying in mind, not just a generic form.
Submission and monitoring
Once filed, we track the file, respond to any request for additional information (a procedural fairness letter or similar) within the deadline given, and keep you updated as it moves through IRCC or the Immigration and Refugee Board.
Hearings and interviews, where applicable
Refugee claims, some sponsorship files, and inadmissibility matters can involve a hearing or interview. We prepare you for what to expect and represent you directly where the process allows it.
Decision and next steps
If the application is approved, we confirm what happens next, whether that's a permit, a visa, or a permanent resident card. If it's refused, we explain your actual options, which may include an appeal, judicial review, or a fresh application addressing what went wrong.
Understanding the Numbers.
Government fees vs. legal fees
IRCC and IRB filing fees are set by the government and are separate from legal fees for preparing and presenting your case. Ask which government fees apply to your specific application before you file.
Complexity of the pathway
A straightforward permanent resident card renewal costs far less to prepare than a refugee claim, an inadmissibility hearing, or a judicial review, which involve more evidence, more legal argument, and often a hearing.
Processing time isn't something a lawyer controls
IRCC and the IRB set their own processing times, which shift based on application volume and government priorities, not on which lawyer is handling your file. Check IRCC's own processing-time tool for the current estimate for your specific application type.
Who This Is For
Anyone in Surrey, BC dealing with IRCC, the Immigration and Refugee Board, or the Federal Court of Canada: refugee claimants, sponsored spouses and family members, workers and students, entrepreneurs pursuing business immigration, and anyone facing inadmissibility, detention, or a removal order. Consultations are available in English, Hindi, Urdu, and Punjabi, which matters when the details of your immigration history are easier to explain properly in your first language.
Received a PRRA notice? Read our full guide to the Pre-Removal Risk Assessment process.
Immigration matters often overlap with other areas we handle, and if a sponsored marriage has broken down, our guide to what happens to your PR status is worth reading first: PR status after separation, Criminal defence, Family law, Business and commercial law
Your First Consultation
Bring your passport, any existing IRCC correspondence or application numbers, and a general timeline of your immigration history. We'll identify which pathway actually applies to your situation, flag anything time-sensitive, and give you a clear, honest picture of your options, in whichever of English, Hindi, Urdu, or Punjabi you're most comfortable in.
Frequently Asked Questions
It varies significantly and changes as IRCC's caseload shifts, so check IRCC's own processing-time tool for the current estimate. What stays constant is that the sponsor's undertaking remains binding for years after approval, regardless of how the relationship later changes.
Your options depend on the type of application and the reason for refusal, and can include an appeal, an application for judicial review at the Federal Court, or a fresh application that addresses the specific problem. Acting quickly matters, since most of these options have strict deadlines.
Yes, including preparation and representation at refugee hearings before the Immigration and Refugee Board, and Pre-Removal Risk Assessment applications. See our full guide to the PRRA process for what it actually involves and the deadlines that apply.
Yes, including new applications, extensions, and Post-Graduation Work Permits. Processing times vary by permit type and change often, so we'll point you to the current IRCC estimate for your specific situation instead of a generic number.
It's a notice from IRCC raising a concern about your application and giving you a deadline to respond before a decision is made. It's not a refusal, but ignoring it or responding poorly often leads to one, so getting legal advice quickly matters.
Yes. We offer consultations in Hindi, Urdu, and Punjabi in addition to English, since the details of an immigration history are often easier to explain properly in your first language, and misunderstandings in a complex file can be costly.
An appeal (for example, to the Refugee Appeal Division) allows a fuller review of the decision, sometimes including new evidence. Judicial review at the Federal Court only asks whether the original decision was made properly, and first requires the Court's permission, called leave.
Yes, a criminal charge or conviction can trigger inadmissibility proceedings, affect a pending application, or complicate a removal order, regardless of your current status. If you're facing both a criminal charge and an immigration matter, they need to be handled together, not separately.
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