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Immigration Law Firms in City of Hamilton, Ontario

24 law firms.

What does an immigration lawyer in Hamilton do?

An immigration lawyer in Hamilton helps people move to Canada and stay here legally, handling visas, work and study permits, permanent residence applications, family sponsorships, citizenship, and refugee claims. Immigration is a federal matter, and applications are decided by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, not by any provincial or municipal office. Much of the work is careful paperwork, because a small error can delay a file or get it refused.

When a federal decision goes the wrong way, a lawyer can ask a court to review it. Judicial review of an IRCC decision is heard in the Federal Court, which sits in Ontario at Toronto and Ottawa rather than in Hamilton itself. That route needs the court's permission first and runs on short deadlines, so get advice quickly if you're considering a challenge.

How does immigration decision-making work in Ontario?

Two governments touch most Ontario files. Ottawa runs the immigration system and makes the final call, while Ontario can nominate certain candidates through its own provincial stream. That stream is the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program, which nominates people for permanent residence who have the skills and experience the provincial economy needs. A nomination is a strong step, but the Government of Canada still approves the permanent residence application at the end.

For a Hamilton worker or graduate, a lawyer often weighs both paths: a federal program such as Express Entry, and whether a provincial nomination fits your work history and job offer.

Who can legally represent you for a fee?

If you pay someone to give immigration advice or handle your application, the law requires them to be authorized. Only three groups qualify: a lawyer licensed by a Canadian law society, a notary who belongs to the Chambre des notaires du Québec, or a consultant in good standing with the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants. The federal government sets out these rules on its use of a representative page.

Anyone charging a fee without that standing is acting as an unauthorized "ghost" consultant, and relying on one can get your application returned or refused. Ask any representative to show which body licenses them before you sign or pay.

How do you choose an immigration firm in Hamilton?

Start with a firm that has handled your type of matter, whether that's a work permit, a spousal sponsorship, a refused application, or a refugee claim. Ask who will actually manage your file, how they charge, and whether they've argued in the Federal Court if your case might need it. Hamilton practices serve clients across the wider city, from the lower city and the mountain out to Stoney Creek, Ancaster, Dundas, and Waterdown, so there's usually one within reach.

You can confirm any lawyer's standing on the Law Society of Ontario directory. Browse the immigration law firms in Hamilton below.

This is the Hamilton, Ontario law office of Adenike Aderibigbe. Its work covers immigration and refugee matters, real estate, family law, and the sale and purchase of businesses. The office accepts Legal Aid clients.

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Anjum Law Professional Corporation is the practice of Bilal Anjum, with branches in Ancaster (Hamilton area) and Woodbridge (Toronto area). Its work covers real estate law, family law, and immigration. Visits are by a…

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Anwar Immigration Law Office provides strategic legal representation in criminal defense, civil litigation, immigration, refugee, and real estate matters across Ontario. The firm handles appeals at all levels and judi…

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Apollaw Immigration is a sole-practitioner law firm based in Hamilton, Ontario that practises exclusively in immigration, refugee, and citizenship law. It serves individuals, families, and small businesses across the …

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Arrow Law is a boutique law firm with offices in Toronto and Hamilton, practicing immigration, real estate, and family law for clients across the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area and Durham Region. The firm also offe…

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Babel Immigration Law Professional Corporation is a boutique Oakville, Ontario firm that practises exclusively in Canadian and U.S. immigration law. It's led by founder Melissa Babel, a Law Society of Ontario Certifie…

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Estofa Law

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Estofa Law Professional Corporation is a Burlington-based law firm serving clients in real estate transactions, immigration, and wills and estates planning across Ontario. Founded by principal lawyer Hassan Tahir, the…

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Fikemi's Law Professional Corporation is a boutique law firm with locations in Hamilton and Toronto, Ontario. It practises real estate, wills and estates, immigration, family law, and notary services. Olufikemi Aidelo…

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Genesee Law

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Genesee Law is a criminal defence firm in Hamilton, Ontario, serving Hamilton, Stoney Creek, Ancaster, and nearby areas. It has practised criminal law for over 40 years. The firm handles impaired driving, drug charges…

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GGFI Law LLP

21 lawyers · Est. 1981

GGFI Law LLP is a general practice firm in Kitchener, Ontario, founded in 1981 and formerly known as Giesbrecht, Griffin, Funk & Irvine. It represents individuals and businesses across corporate and commercial law, re…

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John Abrams Law Office is a Hamilton, Ontario practice focused on immigration and criminal law. Immigration work covers family class sponsorships, student permits, skilled worker applications, refugee claims, and U.S.…

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JP Mann Law Firm

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JP Mann Law Firm is a full-service Ontario firm founded by Jagpal Mann, with offices in Mississauga and Hamilton. It practises real estate, immigration, family law, personal injury, and criminal defence, and assists e…

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Mandani Law

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Mandani Law is a full-service firm based in Ancaster, Hamilton, serving the Greater Hamilton and Toronto areas. The firm specializes in corporate law, real estate, franchising, immigration, and municipal law. With ove…

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Mangat Law Office

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Mangat Law Office is a law firm with offices in Mississauga and Hamilton, Ontario, led by director Gurpreet Singh Mangat. The firm handles immigration, criminal, family, civil litigation, real estate, and wills and es…

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Mendez Law

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Mendez Law is a Hamilton immigration lawyer's office run by Judith Mendez, a Canadian lawyer. It focuses on Canadian immigration law and sees clients by appointment.

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Olagunju Law Office is a solo immigration law practice based in Waterdown, Ontario. Run by Alaba Olagunju, a lawyer called to the Ontario bar in 2011, the firm provides individualized immigration advice and representa…

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Petgrave Law is a Hamilton law firm run by Ramon Petgrave, practising criminal law, family law, and immigration law. It represents clients in the Ontario Court of Justice and the Superior Court of Justice on matters r…

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Protomanni & Associates operates multiple offices across Ontario (Toronto, St. Catharines, Hamilton, Windsor) and provides comprehensive legal services in family law, criminal law, employment law, civil litigation, im…

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Sanelli Law

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Sanelli Law is an Ontario immigration and refugee law firm founded by Sara Sanelli, with offices in Toronto and Hamilton. Its lawyers handle refugee claims and appeals, judicial reviews, sponsorships, humanitarian and…

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SimpsonWigle LAW LLP is one of the larger firms in the Hamilton region, with over 30 lawyers and a history of more than 125 years. It provides a full range of legal services to businesses, not-for-profits, and individ…

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Trillium Law

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Trillium Law is a Hamilton-based practice serving Greater Toronto Hamilton Area and beyond, with expertise in family law, child protection, immigration, and criminal defence. Paul Tut combines in-house counsel experie…

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VM Law Office

1 lawyer · Est. 2012

VM Law Office is a general practice in Stoney Creek, Ontario, led by lawyer Varun Mehta. The firm focuses on four areas: criminal, family, immigration, and real estate law. It has practised since 2012.

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YOUR Legal Services

2 lawyers · Est. 2018

YOUR Legal Services is a hybrid law firm founded in 2018 that pairs licensed lawyers with licensed paralegals to serve clients in criminal law, family law, immigration, real estate, civil litigation, estates, and corp…

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