Cyril Ogbomede Immigration Law Office
1 lawyer · City of Toronto
One of 229 law firms listed in North York, and one of 71 handling Immigration Law.
About Cyril Ogbomede Immigration Law Office
Cyril Ogbomede Immigration Law Office is a solo immigration law practice in North York, Ontario, founded by Cyril Ogbomede. Ogbomede holds an LL.B and an LL.M and studied at Osgoode Hall Law School at York University, and is called to the bar in Ontario and Alberta as well as the Nigerian Bar. The office works with both corporate and individual clients on immigration matters.
Its practice covers refugee claims, Express Entry applications for skilled workers, spousal sponsorship, work and study permits, Labour Market Impact Assessment applications for employers hiring foreign workers, and judicial reviews of immigration decisions. The office also takes on humanitarian and compassionate grounds applications, deferral requests, and appeals to the Refugee Appeal Division. Ogbomede is on the Legal Aid Ontario roster for refugee law, so clients who qualify for legal aid can use a certificate to cover representation instead of paying out of pocket.
Practice areas
Milestones & recognition
- Ogbomede is called to the bar in three jurisdictions: Ontario, Alberta, and Nigeria.
- The firm's founder holds a Master of Laws (LL.M) in addition to an LL.B, and also studied at Osgoode Hall Law School at York University.
In the community
- Ogbomede is on the Legal Aid Ontario panel for refugee law matters, so clients who qualify for legal aid can have a certificate cover their representation.
Who handles what
The neighbourhood
Cyril Ogbomede Immigration Law Office is on Finch Avenue West in North York, within the York University Heights neighbourhood, which grew up around the north end of York University's Keele campus. The area is served by three subway stops on Line 1, Pioneer Village, York University, and Finch West, with Finch West station having opened in December 2017. The office sits a short distance from the university itself, a fitting backdrop for a practice that includes study permit and work permit applications.
Frequently asked questions
- Does Cyril Ogbomede Immigration Law Office handle refugee claims?
- Yes. The office reviews a claimant's circumstances and prepares the evidence needed to support claims based on persecution, violence, or human rights abuses.
- Can the firm help with an Express Entry application?
- Yes. The office prepares Express Entry applications for skilled workers applying for permanent residency through Canada's fast track economic immigration program, aiming to strengthen a candidate's chances of receiving an Invitation to Apply.
- I want to sponsor my spouse to come to Canada. Can this office help?
- Yes. The firm assists Canadian citizens and permanent residents through the spousal sponsorship program so they can sponsor a spouse for permanent residency.
- Does the office take Legal Aid Ontario certificates?
- Yes for refugee law matters. Ogbomede is on the Legal Aid Ontario roster, so clients who qualify for legal aid can use a certificate to cover representation.
- Can the firm help an employer with an LMIA application?
- Yes. The office guides employers and foreign workers through Labour Market Impact Assessment applications, including demonstrating that no Canadian worker is available to fill the position.
- What are the office hours?
- The office is open Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., with Saturday hours from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Where to find them
1110 Finch Ave West, Unit 712, North York, ON M3J 2T2 · 647-482-6287
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