Immigration Lawyer in Brampton

We assist with citizenship, permanent residence, Express Entry, family sponsorships, student and visitor matters, refugee protection claims, appeals, and removal-related concerns.

Start by confirming the person is authorized. Under section 91 of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, only a lawyer or notary in good standing with a law society, or a member in good standing of the CICC, may charge a fee to represent you. Ask for a licence number and check it yourself — lawyers appear in the Law Society of Ontario Directory, consultants in the College’s public register. Then ask who will actually handle your file, what the fee covers and what it doesn’t, and what happens if IRCC requests more information. If you would like to discuss your matter, you can reach our office at (647) 460-9143.

Immigration fees depend on the application type and how complex the file is. We quote the fee for your matter in writing before you retain us, so you know the cost before any work begins. Government processing fees are set by IRCC and are separate from legal fees.

It depends on the program. IRCC publishes current processing times for every application type and updates them regularly — you can check the estimate for your specific application on the IRCC processing times tool. What most affects your timeline is whether your documents are complete when you file, whether biometrics or a medical exam are required, and whether IRCC requests additional information. Incomplete applications are the most common cause of delay.

Common starting documents include passports, immigration records, refusal letters if applicable, application forms, identity documents, relationship or employment evidence, and any correspondence from immigration authorities.

Spousal sponsorship runs in two stages: IRCC assesses whether the sponsor is eligible, then assesses the permanent residence application itself. Processing times differ between inland and outland applications and change regularly, so check the current estimate on the IRCC processing times tool rather than relying on figures quoted elsewhere. Relationship evidence is what most often decides how smoothly an application moves — thin or inconsistent documentation is the usual reason a file is delayed or refused.

The super visa lets parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or registered Indians visit for up to five years at a time, on a visa valid for up to ten years with multiple entries. It is not permanent residence and it does not lead to it directly. Applicants need a letter of invitation from their child or grandchild, proof that the inviting family member meets the required income level, private medical insurance, and a medical exam. Dependants cannot be included in a super visa application.

Permanent residence allows a person to live in Canada with specific rights and obligations. Citizenship is a separate status that may be available after eligibility requirements are met, including residency and other application criteria.

Don’t wait. Review the refusal letter carefully and get legal advice as soon as possible. Appeal or review deadlines can be short, and the available options depend on the type of refusal and the reasons given.

It depends on the decision. Sponsorship refusals are generally appealed to the Immigration Appeal Division within 30 days. An application for leave and judicial review in the Federal Court must generally be filed within 15 days if the decision was made in Canada, or 60 days if it was made outside Canada. Your refusal letter states which options apply to you. These deadlines are short and missing one usually ends the matter, so get advice immediately.

Yes. We regularly take over applications that were filed without a representative. Common issues include missing supporting documents, inconsistencies between forms, the wrong program selected, or a response to a request for additional information that was late or incomplete. What can be fixed depends on where the application is in the process, so bring everything you have submitted so far to the consultation.

Yes. Our Brampton immigration law firm assists clients across the GTA and nearby communities, including Mississauga, Vaughan, Toronto, Oakville, Hamilton, St. Catharines, and the Niagara region.