Our Recent Immigration Success Stories

Overcoming Past Misrepresentation to Secure TRV Approval

A client retained our office to assist with a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) application so she could travel to Canada to address urgent business and property matters. Her case was particularly complex due to a lengthy immigration history, including refused provincial nomination applications, multiple previous visa refusals, and a five-year inadmissibility finding for misrepresentation.

The misrepresentation finding stemmed from a prior TRV application prepared by a third party, where important details about her past border interaction and business activities in Canada were not fully disclosed. During the inadmissibility period, her Canadian business and property were left unattended, leading to serious complications that could not be resolved from abroad.

Once the inadmissibility period ended, our legal team carefully reassessed her situation and developed a comprehensive strategy for a new TRV application. We ensured that all application forms were completed accurately, addressing her immigration history in full. We also assembled extensive supporting documentation and prepared a detailed legal submission, clearly demonstrating her strong ties to her home country and the genuine, temporary purpose of her visit.

Despite the complexity of the case, the TRV was approved in two months. We are pleased to have helped our client to return to Canada and finally address matters that required her personal presence.

Canadian Citizenship Approved for First-Generation Born Abroad Applicant

Our client approached us seeking a Canadian Citizenship Certificate. Although the client’s parent was a Canadian citizen by birth, the family later relocated, and the client was born outside Canada.

Following a thorough review, we determined that the client qualified for citizenship under subsection 3(1)(g) of the Citizenship Act, which recognizes first-generation citizenship by descent for individuals born abroad who were not previously recognized as citizens prior to April 17, 2009.

We prepared and submitted the application and received a swift, favorable decision. The client was granted Canadian citizenship and is now a proud dual citizen of Canada and the United States.

We congratulate our client on this successful outcome and are pleased to have helped secure their Canadian status.

Permanent Residence Granted After Risking Exclusion of Spouse as a Member of the Family Class

Our clients came to us after their received a letter from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) regarding their Permanent Residence application under the Spousal Sponsorship Program. This letter explained concerns about a failure to disclose a material change when the sponsor landed in Canada which could lead the applicant to be excluded as a member of the family class. Our team meticulously reviewed the file and the law and put forth comprehensive legal arguments including humanitarian and compassionate considerations that requested the officer examine the hardship of the family and the best interests of the children involved.

Two months later, we were thrilled to receive our client’s confirmation that their application had been approved. We wish the family all the best as they begin their new chapter in Canada!

PR Approved in Two Months Despite Previous Refusal and Complex Issues

A client retained us to prepare his permanent residence (PR) application after receiving an Invitation to Apply (ITA) under the Express Entry (EE), with only a limited amount of time remaining before the submission deadline. His case required careful handling due to a previous PR refusal as well as certain medical and criminal history concerns. 

Our legal team worked closely with the client throughout the process. While some team members reviewed his EE profile, outlined required documents, and examined his previous applications, others focused on assessing the medical and criminal issues and how they should be properly disclosed. We prepared a thorough and well-organized application package, fully demonstrating how he met the eligibility and program requirements. This included complete and accurate declarations, strong supporting documents for all claimed points, and a comprehensive legal submission addressing both the complexities of his history and the merits of his application. 

The application was approved in just two months, including the time required for the client to receive and respond to an additional document request, significantly faster than the posted processing time of 6-8 months for this category. 

We are very pleased to have helped our client achieve a successful outcome despite the time constraints and complexities involved.