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Canadian Immigration & Refugee Law
Every year, people from around the world come to Canada to visit, study, work, reunite with family, conduct business, seek protection, or establish permanent residence. Canadian immigration and refugee law is governed by legislation, regulations, government policies, and programs that can change over time. Understanding the requirements, selecting the appropriate immigration program, preparing the necessary documentation, and responding to issues that may arise during the application process can be challenging.
At Sahib Law, we provide professional legal advice and representation in a wide range of Canadian immigration, refugee, and citizenship matters. Our lawyer will assess your individual circumstances, explain the immigration options that may be available to you, identify potential legal or eligibility issues, and provide honest and practical advice about the appropriate course of action. Where retained, we can assist you throughout the process—from the initial assessment and preparation of your application to communications with immigration authorities and, where necessary, representation in immigration proceedings.
Temporary Residence
We assist clients seeking to enter or remain in Canada temporarily, including matters involving:
- Visitor Visas (Temporary Resident Visas)
- Super Visas for Parents and Grandparents
- Study Permits
- Work Permits
- Caregiver-related Work Permits and Immigration Pathways
- Extensions of Temporary Resident Status
- Restoration of Temporary Resident Status
- Temporary Resident Permits
- Other temporary residence applications
Permanent Residence
We assist individuals and families with applications for permanent residence under various federal and provincial immigration programs, including:
Express Entry
We provide advice and assistance with the Express Entry system and the federal economic immigration programs managed through Express Entry, including:
- Federal Skilled Worker Program
- Canadian Experience Class
- Federal Skilled Trades Program
We can assist with assessing eligibility, reviewing Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) factors, preparing an Express Entry profile, responding to an Invitation to Apply, and preparing an application for permanent residence.
Provincial Nominee Programs
Canada's provinces and territories operate immigration programs designed to address their particular economic and labour-market needs. We assist clients in assessing and pursuing available Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) pathways where appropriate.
Family Sponsorship
Canadian citizens and permanent residents may be eligible to sponsor certain family members for permanent residence. We provide legal assistance with sponsorship matters involving:
- Spouses and Common-Law Partners
- Dependent Children
- Parents and Grandparents
- Other eligible relatives, where permitted under Canadian immigration law
We also provide advice and representation in complex sponsorship matters, including refused applications and sponsorship appeals.
Atlantic Immigration Program
We provide advice regarding the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) for eligible skilled foreign workers and international graduates seeking permanent residence in Canada's Atlantic provinces.
Rural and Community Immigration Programs
We advise clients regarding available federal and community-based immigration pathways intended to attract skilled workers to participating rural and other designated communities.
Business and Entrepreneur Immigration
We provide advice concerning available immigration pathways for entrepreneurs, businesspersons, investors, and self-employed individuals, depending upon the applicable federal or provincial program and the applicant's circumstances.
Humanitarian and Compassionate Applications
In appropriate circumstances, foreign nationals in Canada may seek permanent residence based on humanitarian and compassionate (H&C) considerations. We assist clients in assessing and preparing H&C applications, including the presentation of relevant personal circumstances, establishment in Canada, family relationships, the best interests of affected children, hardship, and other applicable considerations.
Refugee Claims and Protection
Canada provides protection to persons who meet the legal requirements for refugee protection under Canadian law. We provide legal advice and representation in refugee and protection matters, including:
- Refugee claims made from within Canada
- Convention refugee claims
- Persons in need of protection
- Preparation for refugee hearings
- Representation before the Refugee Protection Division (RPD)
- Refugee Appeal Division (RAD) proceedings
- Pre-Removal Risk Assessment matters, where applicable
- Judicial review of refused refugee and immigration decisions
Every refugee claim is determined on its individual facts and evidence. We work with our clients to understand their circumstances, identify the relevant legal issues, organize supporting evidence, and prepare their case for presentation before the appropriate decision-maker.
Immigration Appeals and Judicial Review
A refusal or adverse immigration decision does not necessarily mean that all legal options have ended. Depending upon the nature of the decision and the circumstances of the case, an applicant may have a right of appeal, may be able to seek judicial review, or may have another legal remedy available.
We provide advice and representation in immigration and refugee proceedings before the appropriate tribunals and courts, including matters before:
- Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada (IRB)
- Immigration Division (ID)
- Immigration Appeal Division (IAD)
- Refugee Protection Division (RPD)
- Refugee Appeal Division (RAD)
- Federal Court of Canada
Our representation may include:
- Sponsorship Appeals
- Residency Obligation Appeals
- Removal Order Appeals
- Admissibility Proceedings
- Detention Reviews
- Refugee Appeals
- Applications for Leave and Judicial Review before the Federal Court
- Motions to Stay Removal, where appropriate
Inadmissibility and Enforcement Matters
We provide legal advice and representation concerning immigration inadmissibility and enforcement issues, including:
- Criminal Inadmissibility
- Medical Inadmissibility
- Misrepresentation
- Rehabilitation
- Temporary Resident Permits
- Residency Obligation Issues
- Removal Orders
- Admissibility Hearings
- Detention Reviews
Canadian Citizenship
We also provide legal assistance with Canadian citizenship matters, including:
- Citizenship Applications
- Citizenship Eligibility Issues
- Physical Presence Requirements
- Complex Citizenship Applications
- Citizenship Refusals
- Citizenship Revocation Matters
- Judicial Review of Citizenship Decisions, where appropriate
How Sahib Law Can Help
Immigration matters can have significant consequences for individuals and their families. At Sahib Law, we recognize the importance of providing clients with clear, practical, and professional legal advice.
We take the time to understand your circumstances, assess the available legal options, explain the applicable process, and identify potential difficulties before proceeding. Our objective is to help you make informed decisions about your Canadian immigration, refugee, or citizenship matter.
Contact Sahib Law to arrange a consultation and discuss your immigration or refugee matter with a lawyer.