Business Details
Vancouver Immigration Lawyers
At YA Law Corporation, we specialize in providing comprehensive immigration legal services for individuals navigating the complexities of U.S. and Canadian immigration systems. Our team of licensed attorneys brings extensive experience in cross-border immigration matters, offering tailored solutions for temporary and permanent residency, work permits, family sponsorship, and inadmissibility waivers. With a focus on trust and integrity, we prioritize client needs by delivering efficient, affordable, and professional legal representation. Our practice spans immigrant investor cases, employment-based visas, and humanitarian applications, supported by a proven track record of successful outcomes.Admitted to bars in Maryland, Washington DC, and British Columbia, we combine deep legal expertise with personalized service to guide clients through every step of their immigration journey. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in numerous client testimonials praising our empathetic approach and technical proficiency. Whether addressing visa denials or preparing complex applications, we strive to simplify immigration challenges while maintaining the highest standards of legal practice.
Services
U.S. Immigration
Canadian Immigration
Family Sponsorship
Work Permits
Visa Applications
Inadmissibility Waivers
Investor Visas
Employment-Based Immigration
Highlights and features
- We offer specialized expertise in both U.S. and Canadian immigration law with licensed attorneys in multiple jurisdictions
- Our team provides personalized legal strategies tailored to each client's unique immigration circumstances
- We handle complex cases including investor visas, employment-based immigration, and inadmissibility waivers
- Our proven track record includes successful spousal sponsorship and family reunification applications
- We combine technical legal proficiency with compassionate client support throughout the immigration process
What people say
Experienced and professional
Professional and empathetic
Exceptional attorney
Kind and friendly lawyer
Dedicated and expertise
Services
U.S. Immigration
We provide comprehensive U.S. immigration legal services including employment visas, family sponsorship, and inadmissibility waivers. Our expertise covers TN status, E-1/E-2 treaties, O-1 extraordinary ability visas, and L-1 intracompany transfers. With licensed attorneys in multiple U.S. jurisdictions, we help clients navigate complex immigration pathways to achieve work authorization, permanent residency, or family reunification goals.
Canadian Immigration
Our Canadian immigration services include permanent residency applications, work permits, and family class sponsorship. We specialize in BC Provincial Nominee Program cases, spousal sponsorship, and humanitarian applications. With deep understanding of IRPA regulations, we guide clients through legal requirements for temporary and permanent immigration pathways while addressing potential admissibility concerns.
Family Sponsorship
We handle all aspects of family sponsorship applications for both U.S. and Canadian immigration systems. Our services cover spouse, common-law partner, and conjugal partner cases, including complex situations requiring legal interpretation of cohabitation requirements. We prepare comprehensive applications addressing potential issues like previous refusals while ensuring compliance with evolving immigration regulations and policy directives.
Inadmissibility Waivers
Our firm specializes in U.S. inadmissibility waivers for individuals with prior visa denials, deportations, or border refusals. We prepare detailed waiver applications addressing criminal, health-related, or other grounds of inadmissibility. With experience handling FOIA requests and CBP interactions, we help clients overcome immigration barriers through strategic legal representation and evidence presentation.
Work Permits
We facilitate temporary work authorization through various visa categories including TN, H-1B, and L-1 intracompany transfers. Our services cover LMIA applications, employer compliance requirements, and transition pathways to permanent residency. We advise both employers and employees on maintaining status while navigating complex work permit regulations across multiple immigration systems.
People
Homa Yahyavi
Founder & Lead Immigration Lawyer
Licensed attorney in Maryland, Washington DC, and British Columbia with over a decade of immigration law experience. Specializes in cross-border immigration strategy, family sponsorship, and complex visa cases. Recognized for compassionate client representation and successful outcomes in challenging immigration matters.
Questions
What immigration services do you offer for U.S. and Canadian pathways?
We provide comprehensive services for both U.S. and Canadian immigration including work permits, family sponsorship, permanent residency applications, and inadmissibility waivers. Our expertise covers employment-based visas, investor programs, and humanitarian cases across both countries.
How do you handle complex immigration cases with multiple jurisdictions?
Our team leverages cross-border legal expertise with attorneys licensed in U.S. and Canadian jurisdictions. We develop coordinated strategies addressing simultaneous immigration requirements while ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations and border considerations.
Can you assist with urgent immigration matters?
While we prioritize all cases with timely responses, immigration emergencies require immediate attention. We recommend contacting our office directly to discuss urgent matters and explore available expedited processing options within regulatory frameworks.
What makes your family sponsorship applications successful?
We prepare thorough applications addressing all regulatory requirements while anticipating potential challenges. Our approach includes detailed documentation strategies, legal interpretation of relationship requirements, and proactive communication with immigration authorities to minimize processing delays.
How do you handle visa denials or inadmissibility issues?
We conduct comprehensive case analyses to identify resolution pathways. This includes preparing waiver applications, challenging decisions through appropriate channels, and developing alternative immigration strategies tailored to each client's specific circumstances.
What experience do you have with cross-border immigration cases?
Our firm specializes in cross-border immigration with attorneys licensed in multiple jurisdictions. We routinely handle cases requiring coordinated U.S. and Canadian immigration strategies, including work permits, permanent residency transitions, and dual intent visa applications.