Canadian immigration rules and program requirements evolve. A complete, well-supported application gives you the best foundation for a sound decision. Vosooghi Law provides client-specific immigration counsel for entrepreneurs, skilled workers, students, families, and people challenging negative decisions before the Federal Court.
The information on this page is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice.
Canadian immigration law is not a one-size-fits-all process. Your background, family circumstances, education, work history, business plans, status in Canada, and immigration history all affect the strategy. Our immigration lawyers help you identify the pathway that fits your goals, prepare evidence that supports the application, and understand the practical considerations before you apply.
From our Richmond Hill office, Vosooghi Law serves immigration clients in North York, Toronto, York Region, and throughout the GTA. We assist with temporary residence, permanent residence, family sponsorship, business immigration, and Federal Court matters. Our role is to provide clear, tailored advice so that you can make informed decisions at each stage.
The Start-Up Visa Program may be an option for entrepreneurs with an innovative business idea and the ability to obtain support from a designated organization. The program has specific requirements, including a qualifying Letter of Support and requirements relating to language ability, ownership, and settlement funds. Program availability and designated-organization requirements must be reviewed carefully before an applicant invests substantial time in the process.
We help founders assess whether the Start-Up Visa is a realistic fit, organize a credible business narrative, and prepare the immigration-side evidence for a complete application. Our advice considers both the business concept and the permanent residence requirements, so the strategy is grounded in the current program rules and your broader plan to establish yourself in Canada.
Express Entry manages several federal economic immigration programs, including the Federal Skilled Worker Program, Canadian Experience Class, and Federal Skilled Trades Program. Eligible candidates create a profile and may be invited to apply for permanent residence based on the Comprehensive Ranking System and the criteria used in the relevant round of invitations.
Our Express Entry lawyers review eligibility, work history, education, language results, proof of funds, and supporting documentation before the application is filed. We also consider whether a provincial nomination or another immigration pathway may be relevant. The goal is to identify documentation gaps early and present your experience accurately and consistently.
For some applicants, a work permit is an important first step toward Canadian experience and a longer-term immigration plan. The International Mobility Program includes work permit categories that may be exempt from a Labour Market Impact Assessment, such as eligible intra-company transfers and other categories authorized under Canadian immigration rules.
We assess the proposed role, employer relationship, qualifications, and supporting documents to determine whether an LMIA-exempt work permit may be available. We also consider how temporary status may fit with your future permanent residence goals. Eligible family members may have their own options, but requirements must be assessed on the facts of each case.
A study permit application requires more than an acceptance letter. Applicants must meet the requirements in effect at the time of application and provide evidence that supports their study plan, financial ability, and temporary resident application. A well-organized file helps an officer understand why the proposed program makes sense in the context of your education, work history, and longer-term goals.
We help international students prepare a clear application package, including supporting explanations where there are gaps in education, prior refusals, travel history, or other issues that warrant careful attention. We also advise on maintaining status and planning responsibly for the next stage of an immigration journey.
For eligible graduates, a Post-Graduation Work Permit can provide an opportunity to gain Canadian work experience without a Labour Market Impact Assessment or a pre-arranged job offer. Eligibility and application requirements can depend on the school, program, completion date, and other factors. It is important to assess the rules in place when you are preparing to graduate.
We advise students and graduates on documentation, timing, and how post-graduation status may fit into Express Entry or another permanent residence strategy. This is especially valuable where a student has questions about study history, status expiry, work authorization, or a future application for permanent residence.
Family reunification is one of the most personal areas of Canadian immigration law. Spousal and common-law sponsorship applications require evidence that the relationship is genuine and meets the applicable legal definition. Parents and grandparents may have sponsorship opportunities when an intake is available, while the Super Visa may be a temporary option for eligible family members.
We help sponsors and applicants prepare relationship evidence, financial information, forms, and supporting documents in a clear and consistent package. We also advise on the practical distinction between inland and outland processing, temporary status questions, and the options that may be available if a family has a more complex immigration history.
A refusal does not always end an immigration matter. Depending on the decision and the governing law, an applicant may have options such as a new application, a request for reconsideration, a statutory appeal, or an application for judicial review in the Federal Court. The correct path depends on the reasons for the decision, the record before the decision-maker, and the deadlines that apply.
Dr. Vosooghi represents clients before the Federal Court of Canada. We assess the decision and the available record, identify the appropriate remedy, and advise promptly on whether judicial review is viable. Where a matter proceeds, we prepare the case with the care and precision required for a Federal Court proceeding.
A successful immigration strategy begins with a careful review of your current position. We look at your immigration status, personal and family circumstances, education, work experience, language results, business plans, and the documents available to support the application. We then discuss the immigration options that are realistic under the rules in effect at that time.
Once a pathway is selected, we help organize the evidence, complete the required forms, prepare written explanations where they are helpful, and identify issues that need to be addressed before filing. Clear and consistent information matters. An application should accurately tell the applicant’s story and directly address the legal requirements of the program.
We also provide ongoing advice where a client must respond to a request from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, manage a change in circumstances, maintain temporary status, or consider the next step after a decision. Our Richmond Hill immigration lawyers serve clients in North York and throughout the GTA, with virtual communication available where appropriate.
The answer depends on your individual circumstances. Your work history, education, language ability, family relationships, business goals, current status, and immigration history can all affect the options available. A consultation allows us to assess the pathways that may fit your situation and explain the evidence each one requires.
Yes. The appropriate response depends on the decision, the reasons given, the evidence that was before the officer, and the deadline. A new application, reconsideration request, appeal, or Federal Court judicial review may be considered in the right circumstances. Seek legal advice quickly, because some deadlines are short.
Yes. Vosooghi Law serves Canadian immigration clients in Richmond Hill, North York, Toronto, York Region, and throughout the Greater Toronto Area. We also assist clients whose Canadian immigration matter can be handled remotely, where appropriate.
Please bring or send your passport and current immigration documents, prior applications and decisions, education and employment records, language results if available, and a short timeline of your immigration history. For family or business immigration matters, documents relating to the relationship or business plan are also helpful.
