Kabir & Alam Lawyers

Immigration

Visas, permits, permanent residence, family sponsorship, refugee protection, and litigation when a decision goes against you. We act for clients across Canada and around the world.

Immigration law is full of categories, but your situation probably doesn’t feel like a category. Whether you’re planning a move to Canada, bringing family here, building a business, or dealing with a refusal you didn’t see coming, our job is to find the right pathway for your circumstances — and to prepare your case so well that the harder conversations never become necessary.

Explore our services below, or if you’re not sure where your situation fits, skip ahead to Which service do I need?

Immigration services

TRV & TRP

Visiting Canada means satisfying an officer you will leave when you should, and past inadmissibility can complicate that. We help visitors, and people who need a temporary resident permit, put forward a complete case.

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Study Permits

A study permit application turns on more than an acceptance letter: financial capacity, ties to home, and your study plan all matter. We help students apply, extend, and respond to refusals.

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Work Permits

Canada’s work permit system has dozens of categories, each with its own rules. We help workers, graduates, spouses, and employers find the right pathway and put forward a well-documented application.

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Permanent Residence

There are many routes to permanent residence, and the right one depends on your work history, family, and time in Canada. We help you identify the pathway that fits and apply under it properly.

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Family Reunification

Sponsoring a spouse, partner, child, or parent means proving both eligibility and a genuine relationship. We prepare sponsorship applications and respond when the relationship is questioned.

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Citizenship Applications

Citizenship turns on physical presence, and the paper trail matters more than most applicants expect. We help with applications, residency questionnaires, and refusals.

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Refugee Law

A refugee claim rests on credibility and evidence, and the hearing usually decides it. We prepare claimants for the IRB and act on appeals and judicial reviews.

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H&C Applications

H&C applications ask an officer to make an exception, so the case has to be built rather than filled in. We help applicants set out establishment, hardship, and the interests of any children involved.

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Inadmissibility & Criminal Rehabilitation

A criminal record, misrepresentation finding, or medical issue can close the door to Canada, sometimes years later. We assess inadmissibility and pursue rehabilitation, permits, and appeals.

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Business Immigration

Provincial entrepreneur and investor streams each have their own thresholds, business plan requirements, and performance conditions. We help founders and investors choose a stream and meet what it asks.

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Immigration Litigation

When an application is refused or a decision is unfair, the Federal Court and the IRB are where it gets tested. We take on judicial reviews, appeals, and hearings.

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Which service do I need?

Most people don’t come to us looking for a service — they come with a situation. Here are some of the most common ones, and where to start.

“My application was refused.” Depending on the type of application and the reasons for refusal, you may be able to appeal, seek judicial review at the Federal Court, or reapply with a stronger case. Start with Immigration Litigation.

“I want to visit Canada, or my visitor visa was denied.” See Temporary Resident Visa & Temporary Resident Permit.

“I want to study in Canada.” From choosing the right program to responding to a refusal, see Study Permits.

“I want to work in Canada, or my work permit is expiring.” LMIA-based permits, LMIA-exempt permits, post-graduation work permits, and spousal open work permits are all covered under Work Permits.

“I want to live in Canada permanently.” Express Entry, provincial nominee programs, and other pathways are covered under Permanent Residence.

“I want my spouse, children, or parents to join me in Canada.” See Family Reunification.

“I fear returning to my home country.” If you are seeking protection in Canada, see Refugee Law.

“I’ve been told I’m inadmissible to Canada.” Whether the issue is a past conviction, a misrepresentation finding, or something else, see Inadmissibility & Criminal Rehabilitation.

“My circumstances don’t fit any program.” When standard pathways aren’t available, a humanitarian and compassionate application may be. See Humanitarian & Compassionate (H&C) Applications.

“I want to bring my business to Canada, or hire foreign workers.” See Business Immigration.

Still not sure? That’s what consultations are for. Book a consultation and we’ll point you in the right direction.

How we work

We start with a consultation: You tell us your situation, your goals, and your timeline. We ask the questions that matter and review any documents or refusal letters you bring.

We give you an honest assessment: If your case is strong, we’ll tell you. If it’s weak, we’ll tell you that too — along with what would make it stronger. We would rather lose a file than give you false hope.

We build a strategy, not just an application: Because we litigate immigration cases, we know how applications are read, questioned, and challenged. We prepare yours to anticipate those challenges from the start.

We prepare and submit your case: We handle the documentation, the legal submissions, and the deadlines, and we keep you informed at every stage — in English, Bengali, Hindi, or Urdu.

We stand by you if things go wrong: If an application is refused or delayed, we don’t start from zero. We already know your file, and we can move quickly on reconsideration, appeal, or judicial review.

Common questions

Should I hire an immigration lawyer or an immigration consultant? Both can represent you before IRCC, but only a lawyer can represent you at the Federal Court if your case ends up there. Lawyers are regulated by provincial law societies and bring formal legal training to complex files. Read more in our guide: Immigration consultant vs immigration lawyer.

What should I bring to my first consultation? Any documents relevant to your situation: passports, previous applications, refusal letters, correspondence from IRCC or the CBSA, and anything else you think might matter. When in doubt, bring it.

Do you only work with clients in Toronto? No. Immigration law is federal, so we work with clients across Canada and around the world.

Have more questions? Visit our FAQs page.

The information on this page is general in nature and is not legal advice. Immigration law changes frequently and outcomes depend on the facts of each case. For advice about your own situation, please contact us to arrange a consultation.

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Focused where it counts

We practise in two areas only — immigration and personal injury — and we keep both sharp. That focus is how we stay current in fields that change constantly.

Advocates first

We see every application as the first step in a case, not a form to be filed. If it goes wrong, we already know what comes next.

Personal attention

You work directly with the lawyer on your file. No call centres, no handoffs — just clear answers from someone who knows your case.