Immigration Services for Calgary Clients
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Appeals & Enforcement
Refusals, reviews, removal and detention matters.
An immigration refusal should be reviewed carefully. The written reasons, application record, evidence submitted and any procedural concerns may help determine the next step. Deadlines can be short, so legal advice should be obtained promptly.
The Immigration Appeal Division hears certain sponsorship, removal order and residency obligation appeals. Federal Court judicial review may be available for other immigration, refugee or citizenship decisions. Judicial review is not a new application or a new hearing on every fact. The court reviews the legality and reasonableness of the decision-making process under the applicable legal framework.
An immigration refusal lawyer can explain the available route, the evidence that may be used and the possible outcomes. No appeal or review result can be promised.
Humanitarian and compassionate applications ask immigration authorities to consider personal circumstances and hardship under the applicable law. Relevant evidence may involve establishment in Canada, family relationships, the best interests of affected children, health concerns and conditions in another country.
This process is discretionary and fact-specific. It is not a substitute for every other immigration process and does not automatically stop removal.
Removal and border matters may involve the Canada Border Services Agency, an admissibility hearing, a removal order or a request to enter Canada. Urgent advice may be required when a person is detained, scheduled for removal or questioned about admissibility.
The possible response depends on the type of order, status, appeal rights, enforcement stage and other legal proceedings. A person should not ignore notices or assume that another application automatically stops enforcement.
The Immigration Division reviews most immigration detentions. The early review takes place quickly, and the decision-maker considers whether detention should continue or release should be ordered, sometimes with conditions.
A release proposal may address identity, appearance for proceedings, public-safety concerns and suitable alternatives to detention. Families should obtain advice promptly so that evidence and a practical plan can be prepared.
Temporary Residence
Visit, work and other temporary-status matters.
Temporary residence matters may involve visitor visas, Super Visas, extensions, restoration questions or temporary resident permits. The application should explain the purpose of travel and address the requirements that apply to the applicant.
A prior refusal, immigration history, family ties, finances, travel history or admissibility concern may require additional explanation. The right approach depends on the refusal reasons and the evidence available.
A work permit lawyer can advise workers and employers about employer-specific or open work permit pathways. Some applications require a Labour Market Impact Assessment, while others may rely on an exemption under an international agreement, public policy or mobility program.
People sometimes use the phrase Canadian work visa lawyer, although Canadian immigration documents distinguish between a work permit and a visa used for travel. The documents required depend on nationality, proposed work and the immigration pathway.
Brij Mohan & Associates assists with employer and worker concerns involving work permits, LMIA-supported employment, CUSMA-related strategies, intra-company mobility and other available programs. Eligibility, documentation and timing depend on the specific pathway.
Permanent Residence
Sponsorship, economic immigration and permanent-resident status matters.
Canadian citizens and permanent residents may be able to sponsor eligible family members for permanent residence. Family sponsorship can include a spouse, partner, dependent child and, when the applicable program is available, certain other relatives.
A sponsorship file may require evidence of the relationship, financial information, civil-status records and answers about previous relationships or applications. If a family sponsorship is refused, the sponsor may have a right of appeal to the Immigration Appeal Division, depending on the case.
A permanent residence lawyer can help assess options under Express Entry, the Canadian Experience Class, Provincial Nominee Programs, regional pathways or other available categories. Each program has its own requirements, and selection criteria may change.
The review may include work history, education, language results, provincial nomination, family information, admissibility and prior applications. A Canadian PR lawyer can also help identify inconsistencies or missing evidence before submission.
Program availability and requirements can change. A lawyer can review the proposed route and help the applicant understand the documents and legal issues involved.
Permanent residents must comply with the residency obligation in Canadian immigration law. A negative decision about a permanent resident travel document or a removal order based on residency may carry a right of appeal.
Evidence can include time spent in Canada, permitted time abroad, humanitarian considerations and the effect on family members. The correct process depends on whether the person is inside or outside Canada and on the decision received.
Inadmissibility
Criminal, medical, misrepresentation and related concerns.
A criminal charge or conviction may affect a person’s ability to enter or remain in Canada. The result can depend on the foreign or Canadian offence, its Canadian equivalent, the sentence, the time that has passed and other circumstances. Possible issues may involve criminal rehabilitation, deemed rehabilitation, a record suspension or a temporary resident permit. These are different processes.
An immigration inadmissibility lawyer can review the history and explain which option may be relevant. As admissibility counsel, a lawyer can compare the foreign conduct with Canadian law, review the record and explain the evidence that may be required.
Brij Mohan & Associates practises both Canadian immigration law and criminal defence. This allows the team to identify immigration consequences before a plea or other important criminal-case decision.
A person may be found inadmissible for reasons that include medical concerns, financial reasons, security issues, misrepresentation or failure to comply with immigration law. The legal test and available response depend on the ground alleged.
When procedural fairness concerns are raised, the response should be complete, accurate and supported by relevant evidence. Guessing, omitting information or submitting altered records can create further problems.
Misrepresentation allegations may arise from information that an officer believes was false, incomplete or withheld. The issue may involve an application form, relationship history, employment, education, finances, criminal history or a document submitted by the applicant or representative.
These allegations can have serious consequences. A lawyer can review the record, identify what information is in dispute and help prepare a response or challenge when an available legal process exists.
Refugee & Citizenship
Protection claims, appeals and citizenship matters.
The Refugee Protection Division hears and decides eligible claims for refugee protection made in Canada. Claimants must provide forms, documents and testimony that address the legal test and their personal circumstances.
A refugee lawyer can help prepare the claim, review evidence and represent the claimant at a hearing. After an unfavourable decision, possible next steps may include an appeal to the Refugee Appeal Division or judicial review, depending on eligibility and the facts.
Our practice also includes cessation and vacation proceedings. These matters can affect refugee protection and permanent resident status, so early advice is important.
Citizenship services may involve applications, proof of citizenship, delays, refusals, appeals or revocation concerns. Eligibility rules can include permanent resident status, physical presence, tax filing, language and knowledge requirements, with exceptions in some circumstances.
Citizenship law has changed over time, especially for some people born outside Canada. Applicants should confirm the current rules that apply to their date of birth, parentage and immigration history.