Grice & Associates
1 lawyer · City of Toronto
One of 2,345 law firms listed in Toronto, and one of 425 handling Immigration Law.
About Grice & Associates
Grice & Associates is a Toronto immigration law firm. Lawyer John W. Grice is listed as an approved Legal Aid Ontario provider at the firm. The firm's own site says it combines more than 25 years of legal experience. The practice focuses on refugee claims and appeals, student visas, and investor class and business immigration, along with helping clients apply for Legal Aid Ontario coverage. In 2016 and 2017 the firm says it was the busiest affiliate of the Immigration and Refugee Board, handling more cases than any of its competitors during those years.
The firm runs two Toronto locations: a North Toronto office on Finch Avenue West with free parking, and a downtown office on Yonge Street that operates by appointment only. Legal Aid Ontario lists John W. Grice as an approved provider for refugee law, covering both general and appellate matters, with services offered in English and Spanish. On its refugee claims page the firm says it has represented thousands of people seeking a safe home in Canada.
Practice areas
Milestones & recognition
- In 2016 and 2017, Grice & Associates was the busiest affiliate of the Immigration and Refugee Board, handling more cases than any of its competitors, according to the firm's own site.
- John W. Grice is listed as an approved provider by Legal Aid Ontario, with refugee law specialties covering both general claims and appeals.
Good to know
Wheelchair accessible
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Who handles what
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The neighbourhood
The firm's North Toronto office sits at 1110 Finch Avenue West in North York, an office building where the firm offers clients free parking, useful for a practice where clients often arrive for appointments carrying paperwork and, at times, family members in tow.
Its downtown office is on the 11th floor of 151 Yonge Street, in Toronto's Old Town at the corner of King Street East and Toronto Street, with direct access to the underground PATH network. That office runs by appointment only, so the firm's day to day work is centred at the North Toronto location while the downtown space serves as a convenient stop for clients working or meeting closer to the core.
Frequently asked questions
- How long does a refugee claim take with Grice & Associates?
- The firm's FAQ page notes that hearings are supposed to happen 45 to 60 days after a claim starts, but says the Immigration and Refugee Board's backlog means some cases now take a year and a half or longer to finish.
- Can I work in Canada while my refugee claim is being processed?
- Yes. The firm's FAQ page says refugee claimants are allowed to work in Canada while their claim is pending, and may also qualify for health insurance and social assistance to help with housing and legal aid to cover legal fees.
- What do I need to get a student visa through Grice & Associates?
- The firm's student visa page says people studying or planning to study at an approved Canadian college or university need to apply for a student visa, and the firm assists with that application.
- Does Grice & Associates handle business or investor immigration?
- Yes. The firm's services page lists investor class immigration alongside refugee claims and student visas, and the firm has an investor class page that walks through federal and several provincial investment programs.
- Can Grice & Associates help me apply for Legal Aid coverage?
- Yes. The firm's legal aid page says its staff are skilled in applying for Legal Aid Ontario coverage, which can help pay for a lawyer and an interpreter for people who can't otherwise afford one.
- Where are Grice & Associates' offices and how do I reach the firm?
- The main office is at 1110 Finch Avenue West, Suite 210, in North Toronto (with free parking), and a second office is downtown at 151 Yonge Street, 11th floor, by appointment only. The firm can be reached at 416-650-0336, by email at gricelawyers@outlook.com, or through the contact form on its site.
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