Immigration Law Services & Consultations

Unfortunately, we have seen many meritorious cases refused due to self-representation or under-representation (by an inexperienced or negligent previous representative). For instance, genuine marriages have been refused due to minor inconsistencies during a visa interview, and even where the couple has had children, they have been refused on appeal. Post-graduate open work permits have been refused for minor payment or upload errors with no mercy whatsoever by IRCC. Entire Permanent Resident applications have been returned or refused due to minor deficiencies in employer letters of support (sometimes relating to job duties that have been copied word-for-word from the government website description of all jobs in Canada or where the duties stray too far from the government description’s bullet points).

In our experience, when immigration officers err and refuse improperly, it is important to have a very strong application upon which to ask for reconsideration or appeal.

Our reputation was built on a straightforward approach: honesty and integrity. We thoroughly review your credentials and/or your case, and we will only accept your matter if we see a viable option that is cost-effective and with a higher chance of success but often involves some additional effort on your part.

Suppose you approach us when it is too late after being badly misguided by others; even if it is possible to file re-applications or appeals, we strongly encourage you to refrain from hiring us and save your money.

If there is one thing that has grown our client base (unintentionally but fortunately for us), it has been this: simple honesty and integrity.

While many believe they can file their applications themselves and save money, this attitude underestimates the “extraordinarily complex” nature of immigration law in Canada. Many later learn that they filed their application at the wrong place or with incomplete materials, leading to delays, which costs the applicants time, money, and sometimes opportunities.

An immigration lawyer can ensure that an application or a case is filed accurately and can sometimes assist in speeding the case along by avoiding unnecessary back-and-forth.

Immigration law also changes quite rapidly. What can seem like a relatively simple situation is quite nuanced. An immigration lawyer can ask the right questions and advise on all available options.

Further, immigration law is not like death and taxes; there are no sure things when it comes to work permits, permanent residency, or refugee status. Hence, prospective newcomers should avoid any lawyer guaranteeing success. No lawyer with integrity will ever guarantee that a visa or permit will be issued because, at the end of the day, it is not the lawyer who issues the visa or permit but an immigration official, and those officials sometimes make mistakes.

Fees are always a concern for clients, but clients should be wary of those offering these services for a bargain. An experienced lawyer at a good firm will cost a little more. Unfortunately, immigration law is saturated with consultants who are not qualified lawyers, and while some charge less (and do not provide service at the level of a lawyer), some exploit their own communities by charging extremely exorbitant fees, much higher than lawyers.

We will endeavor to accommodate you even with short notice if you have a time sensitive matter. Also, even if you have an upcoming ‘deadline,’ we can often ask for an extension – whether for litigation or to respond concerning your application in process.

Very rarely is it worthwhile to ask for a reconsideration. Be that as it may, it may be worth asking for one if a minor error was made or a refusal is based on a missing document, which is readily available.

However, if an application was very poorly put together, it may be best to re-apply. We recommend that one apply for Visa Officers notes before re-applying.