Somjen Law Office

Frequently asked questions

What immigration matters does Somjen Law Office handle?

The firm handles independent and skilled worker immigration, business and investor immigration, employment based sponsorship, refugee claims, sponsorship appeals, humanitarian and compassionate applications, and immigration litigation before the Federal Court.

I'm applying from outside Canada, can Somjen Law Office still help me?

Yes. The firm's own site describes serving clients applying from many countries, including the United Kingdom, the United States, China, Mexico, South American countries, Russia and other former Soviet republics, Iran, India, Pakistan, and African countries.

My family sponsorship application was refused, can the firm appeal it?

Sponsorship appeals to the Appeal Division are one of the services listed on the firm's website for sponsorships that did not succeed the first time.

I'm in Canada without legal status, is there anything the firm can do?

The firm lists humanitarian and compassionate applications specifically for people who are already in Canada without status.

How do I start the process with Somjen Law Office?

The firm's website asks prospective clients to complete a Personal Information Form, or send a curriculum vitae with a letter stating an intent to immigrate to Canada, so the office can assess the case before proposing a strategy and fees.

How long has John J. Somjen been practicing immigration law?

Somjen was called to the Ontario bar in 1971 and has practiced Canadian immigration law since, more than five decades of experience according to the firm's own site.