Business Details
Your Trusted Immigration Law Partner in Toronto
Established by Barbara Jackman, our law firm specializes in immigration, refugee, and citizenship law, with over 30 years of experience advocating for non-citizens' rights in Canada. Our team provides comprehensive legal representation in matters including inadmissibility, national security hearings, refugee claims, and judicial reviews. We combine deep expertise with a commitment to human dignity, offering personalized strategies for each client's unique circumstances.Recognized nationally through awards and honorary doctorates, we maintain a client-focused approach grounded in transparency and ethical practice. Our services extend to sponsorship applications, humanitarian appeals, and access-to-information requests, supported by a multidisciplinary team of lawyers and legal professionals.
Services
Judicial Reviews
Sponsorship Applications
Refugee Claims
Citizenship Appeals
Work Permit Applications
Humanitarian Appeals
Detention Reviews
Criminal Rehabilitation
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of specialized immigration law experience
- Our founder holds three honorary doctorates and the Order of Canada
- We provide personalized legal strategies for complex cases
- Our team includes experienced immigration lawyers and specialists
- We maintain a strong focus on human rights and ethical practice
Services
Judicial Reviews
We represent clients in Federal Court judicial reviews challenging immigration and refugee decisions. Our team prepares comprehensive legal arguments and evidence submissions to contest unfair rulings. With extensive courtroom experience, we advocate for clients' rights in complex cases involving inadmissibility and deportation orders.
Sponsorship Applications
Our firm handles all types of family sponsorship cases including spouses, children, and parents. We provide detailed guidance on eligibility requirements and prepare complete applications to minimize processing delays. We also represent clients in sponsorship appeal cases before the Immigration Appeal Division.
Refugee Claims
We assist individuals seeking refugee protection in Canada through both inland claims and port-of-entry processes. Our services include preparing detailed basis of claim forms, gathering supporting evidence, and representing clients at Immigration and Refugee Board hearings with a focus on persecution risks in home countries.
Citizenship Appeals
We handle citizenship applications and appeals for individuals facing denials or revocation of Canadian citizenship. Our services include addressing issues related to residency requirements, application misrepresentations, and citizenship fraud allegations through appropriate legal channels and appeal processes.
Humanitarian Appeals
Our firm prepares humanitarian and compassionate (H&C) applications presenting compelling arguments for exceptional cases. We focus on demonstrating establishment in Canada, family ties, and disproportionate hardship through detailed documentation and legal submissions to overcome inadmissibility issues.
People
Barbara Jackman
Senior Lawyer, Founder
Recognized immigration expert with over 30 years' experience, three honorary doctorates, and Order of Canada recipient. Specializes in refugee law, citizenship cases, and national security hearings.
Meghan Wilson
Associate Lawyer
Experienced immigration lawyer handling sponsorship applications, work permits, and refugee claims. Graduated from Osgoode Hall Law School with focus on administrative law and policy.
Razmeen Joya
Associate Lawyer
Specializes in complex immigration cases including inadmissibility issues and humanitarian appeals. Holds law degree from University of Toronto with specialization in constitutional law.
Zoe Su Wen Chong
Associate Lawyer
Focuses on citizenship applications, detention reviews, and access-to-information requests. Provides multilingual support for clients from diverse cultural backgrounds.
Persia Mahdavi
Staff Lawyer
Handles immigration compliance matters and pre-removal risk assessments. Brings technical expertise in immigration policy interpretation and regulatory frameworks.
Questions
What immigration cases do you handle?
We handle all aspects of immigration law including sponsorship appeals, refugee claims, citizenship issues, work permits, and deportation defense through judicial reviews and tribunal hearings.
Do you handle refugee board hearings?
Yes, we represent clients at Immigration and Refugee Board hearings including refugee protection claims and appeals against negative decisions.
Can you help with citizenship applications?
We assist with citizenship applications, appeals, and cases involving revoked or denied citizenship through all available legal channels.
What are your office hours?
Our Toronto office is open Monday-Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM. We offer appointment scheduling for client consultations outside regular hours when needed.
Do you handle national security cases?
Yes, we specialize in national security and inadmissibility cases, including security certificate challenges and related judicial reviews in Federal Court.
