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Immigration Law Firms in York Region, Ontario

134 law firms.

What does an immigration lawyer in York Region do?

An immigration lawyer helps people and businesses move to, remain in, or bring family to Canada, and prepares the applications. The common files are permanent residence, work and study permits, family sponsorship, citizenship, and appeals when an application is refused. Immigration is federal, so these decisions come from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, not a provincial office.

That footing shapes where a dispute is heard. York Region's Newmarket courthouse on Eagle Street handles local family, civil, and criminal matters, but it doesn't hear immigration cases. A challenge to a federal decision goes to the Federal Court instead. The region has large newcomer communities in Vaughan, Markham, and Richmond Hill, so firms here see steady skilled-worker, student, and sponsorship work.

How does immigrating through Ontario work?

Most applicants deal with the federal system, but Ontario runs its own stream too. The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program can nominate a candidate for permanent residence based on the skills and experience the province's economy needs. A nomination is a strong step, but the Government of Canada still approves permanent residence.

Since the two systems run together, the right route turns on a person's job, education, and status. A worker in Markham might qualify through a federal program, an OINP stream, or both, so a lawyer can map the options before you commit.

What happens if IRCC refuses your application?

If IRCC refuses an application, one option is to ask the Federal Court to review the decision. This is judicial review, which asks whether the decision was fair and reasonable rather than hearing your case fresh. You first need the court's permission, called leave, before the review can proceed.

The deadlines are short, and they start as soon as you receive the decision, so waiting can cost you the right to challenge it. Some refusals instead carry a separate right of appeal, such as certain sponsorship cases. Because the timing and the route both turn on the type of decision, get advice quickly.

How do you choose an immigration firm in York Region?

Start by confirming the person is actually allowed to represent you for a fee. Under federal rules, a paid representative must be a licensed lawyer, a Quebec notary, or a member of the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants. Anyone charging without that standing is an unauthorized representative, and using one can get an application returned or refused.

Beyond credentials, ask who will handle your file, what the fees cover, and whether the firm has run your type of case, be it a work permit, a sponsorship, or a refusal you want reviewed. York Region firms sit across Vaughan, Richmond Hill, Newmarket, and Aurora, so there's usually one near you. You can confirm any lawyer's standing on the Law Society of Ontario directory. Browse the immigration law firms in York Region below.

Abedi Law

1 lawyer · Est. 2001

Abedi Law is a general practice law firm based in Thornhill, Ontario, serving the Greater Toronto Area in English and Farsi since 2001. The firm handles family law, business and corporate law, immigration law, real es…

Family LawFamily LawBusiness & Corporate LawBusiness & Corporate LawImmigration LawImmigration LawReal Estate LawReal Estate Law

Abramian Law

2 lawyers

Abramian Law is a small firm based in Richmond Hill, Ontario. Its practice covers family law matters such as divorce, custody, and mediation, along with immigration, business incorporation and contracts, and employmen…

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Absolute Law Professional Corporation is a law firm based in Vaughan, Ontario, founded by Maood Bin Tahir. It practices criminal law, immigration law, real estate law, civil and business litigation, family law, condom…

Criminal DefenceCriminal DefenceImmigration LawImmigration LawReal Estate LawReal Estate LawCivil Litigation & Dispute ResolutionCivil Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Advocare Law

1 lawyer

Advocare Law is a virtual, paperless law firm serving Ontario, with an in-person meeting location in Aurora. It handles landlord and tenant matters, wills and estates, small claims court, immigration law, family law, …

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AEGIS Law is a bilingual (English and Mandarin/Cantonese) firm serving Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area, offering full-spectrum legal counsel across civil, corporate, criminal, immigration, and financial matters. …

Personal InjuryPersonal InjuryCriminal DefenceCriminal DefenceBusiness & Corporate LawBusiness & Corporate LawWills, Estates & TrustsWills, Estates & Trusts

Affinity Law

15 lawyers · Est. 1993

Affinity Law is a multi-practice firm serving clients in Ontario and Alberta, with lawyers handling corporate and commercial matters, real estate, employment law, family law, immigration, mediation, and personal injur…

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Agbakwas LLP is a Concord, Ontario firm (in the Vaughan/Toronto area) practising criminal, family, immigration, and human rights law. It's led by Shedrack C. Agbakwa and Felicitas Nkiru Agbakwa, who take on general pr…

Criminal DefenceCriminal DefenceFamily LawFamily LawImmigration LawImmigration LawAdministrative & Regulatory LawAdministrative & Regulatory Law

Agile Legal Solutions is a law firm based in Richmond Hill that serves clients across Ontario, blending in-person meetings with remote support. Its lawyers cover business law, immigration, family law, wills and estate…

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Agnes Law

1 lawyer

Agnes Law is a general practice law firm with offices in Vaughan and Scarborough, Ontario. Led by owner and principal lawyer Agnes K Varkeychen, the firm handles real estate, family law, business law, immigration, wil…

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Ahmari Law Firm

1 lawyer

Ahmari Law Firm is a multidisciplinary law firm based in Thornhill, Ontario. It practices real estate, corporate, civil litigation, immigration, wills and estates, and family law, and offers services in English, Farsi…

Real Estate LawReal Estate LawBusiness & Corporate LawBusiness & Corporate LawCivil Litigation & Dispute ResolutionCivil Litigation & Dispute ResolutionImmigration LawImmigration Law

AIMMS Law Professional Corporation is a Markham, Ontario law firm led by founder Mohammad Ameli. The firm handles criminal law, civil litigation, business law, real estate, immigration, and professional regulatory mat…

Criminal DefenceCriminal DefenceCivil Litigation & Dispute ResolutionCivil Litigation & Dispute ResolutionBusiness & Corporate LawBusiness & Corporate LawReal Estate LawReal Estate Law

Amani Law Office

1 lawyer

Amani Law Office is a Richmond Hill firm founded by Ali Amani, a lawyer licensed to practice in both Ontario and Iran. The firm focuses on immigration, refugee, and real estate matters, and also offers notary public, …

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AMS Mangat Law

2 lawyers

AMS Mangat Law is a full-service law firm in Woodbridge, Ontario, led by founding lawyer Sajid Mahmood. It practices business, criminal, family, civil, real estate, immigration, employment, and wills and estates law, …

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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…

Real Estate LawReal Estate LawFamily LawFamily LawImmigration LawImmigration Law

Asare Law Office

1 lawyer

Asare Law Office is a sole-practitioner firm based in Concord, Ontario, focused on immigration and refugee law, family law, labour and employment law, and criminal law. It's led by founder Yaa Asare, who practised law…

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Ashamalla LLP

2 lawyers · Est. 2010

Ashamalla LLP is a Markham, Ontario law firm providing a full range of immigration and refugee legal services in Canada and internationally, including permanent and temporary residence, refugee protection, citizenship…

Immigration LawImmigration Law

ASJ Legal Professional Corporation is a Vaughan, Ontario law firm founded by Amit Jain. It covers family law, corporate and business law, civil litigation, wills and estates, real estate, and citizenship and immigrati…

Business & Corporate LawBusiness & Corporate LawReal Estate LawReal Estate LawFamily LawFamily LawCivil Litigation & Dispute ResolutionCivil Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Ayaz Mehdi Professional Corporation, operating as Mehdi Law, is a boutique law firm based in Markham, Ontario, serving the Greater Toronto Area in person and remotely. The firm practices family law, criminal law, immi…

Family LawFamily LawCriminal DefenceCriminal DefenceImmigration LawImmigration LawWills, Estates & TrustsWills, Estates & Trusts

AYF Law

2 lawyers

AYF Law is a full-service law firm based in Markham, Ontario that serves the Greater Toronto Area. Its team of lawyers, paralegals, and immigration consultants handles family law, criminal law, wills and estates, real…

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Baghbani Law Professional Corporation is a multidisciplinary law firm based in Richmond Hill that serves clients across the Greater Toronto Area and Ontario. The firm practises personal injury, real estate, business a…

Personal InjuryPersonal InjuryReal Estate LawReal Estate LawBusiness & Corporate LawBusiness & Corporate LawWills, Estates & TrustsWills, Estates & Trusts

Beigi Law

3 lawyers

Beigi Law is a full-service firm based in Richmond Hill, Ontario, practising personal injury and civil litigation, immigration and refugee law, family law, and real estate. Founded by Dr. Shay Beigi, the firm also has…

Personal InjuryPersonal InjuryCivil Litigation & Dispute ResolutionCivil Litigation & Dispute ResolutionImmigration LawImmigration LawFamily LawFamily Law

BG Laws

1 lawyer

BG Laws is a Woodbridge, Ontario law practice led by Harmanjeet Singh Bal, Barrister and Solicitor, offering advice in real estate, criminal defence, and immigration matters.

Real Estate LawReal Estate LawCriminal DefenceCriminal DefenceImmigration LawImmigration Law

Bhardwaj Law Professional Corporation

2 lawyers · Est. 1996

Bhardwaj Law Professional Corporation has provided criminal, family, immigration, real estate, business, and wills and estates services since 1996. Its head office is in Vaughan with a second office in Brampton, and t…

Immigration LawImmigration LawFamily LawFamily LawReal Estate LawReal Estate LawWills, Estates & TrustsWills, Estates & Trusts

Bluecrest Law

1 lawyer

Bluecrest Law is a boutique law firm in Markham, Ontario, near Thornhill and Richmond Hill. It serves entrepreneurs, business owners, professionals, and their families across Toronto and the GTA, taking a collaborativ…

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