Business Details
21 Years
experience
Your Trusted Immigration Law Partner in Vancouver
For over 15 years, Himyar Law has specialized in Canadian immigration and citizenship law, serving clients globally. Our team of experienced lawyers provides strategic legal advice tailored to individual cases, including business immigration, family sponsorship, refugee claims, and citizenship applications. With multilingual support in English, Arabic, Portuguese, Farsi, Hindi, Spanish, and French, we prioritize client satisfaction through personalized guidance and a commitment to integrity.Our expertise spans complex processes like LMIA applications, Express Entry, and refugee litigation, ensuring clients receive informed, compassionate representation. We pride ourselves on staying current with immigration policy changes to deliver effective solutions for entrepreneurs, skilled workers, families, and individuals navigating Canada's immigration system.
Services
Business Immigration
Family Sponsorship
Refugee Claims
Citizenship Applications
Work Permits
Study Permits
LMIA Applications
Express Entry
Quebec Investor Program
Self-Employed Class
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- We have over 15 years of experience in Canadian immigration law.
- Our multilingual team offers services in 7 languages including Arabic and Portuguese.
- We provide personalized case reviews and strategic legal advice.
- Our lawyers specialize in complex immigration litigation and refugee claims.
- We maintain a 5.0 Google rating based on 43 client reviews.
What people say
Excellent service
Very professional
Speedy process
Highly recommend
Exceptional experience
Services
Business Immigration
We assist entrepreneurs, investors, and businesses navigating Canada's immigration system. Our expertise includes LMIA applications, Start-Up Visa programs, and Quebec Investor Programs. We help clients meet complex requirements for business establishment and expansion while ensuring compliance with Canadian immigration laws. Our strategic approach maximizes approval chances for corporate immigration pathways.
Family Sponsorship
We guide clients through sponsoring spouses, children, parents, and other family members to Canada. Our services cover eligibility assessments, application preparation, and addressing complex cases involving abuse victims or special circumstances. We ensure compliance with financial and documentation requirements while prioritizing timely processing for family reunification.
Refugee Claims
We represent clients before immigration tribunals for refugee protection claims and appeals. Our services include preparing humanitarian cases, addressing removal orders, and handling detention reviews. We provide compassionate representation for individuals facing persecution or hardship while navigating Canada's refugee determination system with legal precision.
Citizenship Applications
We assist with Canadian citizenship applications, including proof of citizenship, grant applications, and passport services. Our guidance ensures clients meet residency requirements, language proficiency standards, and documentation needs. We help permanent residents transition to full citizenship status through streamlined application processes.
Express Entry
We support skilled workers through Express Entry programs including CEC, FSW, and FSTP. Our services cover eligibility assessments, application strategy, and documentation preparation. We help clients meet language requirements, work experience criteria, and provincial nomination requirements to achieve permanent residency through Canada's economic immigration pathways.
People
Ahmad J.S. Al-Himyary
Founder & Canadian Immigration Lawyer
Founder of Himyar Law with 15+ years of immigration law experience. Specializes in visas, asylum, citizenship, and LMIA cases. Graduated from University of Ottawa Law School in 2003. Fluent in Arabic and committed to client-centered representation.
Miguel Pereirinha
Canadian Immigration Lawyer
Experienced immigration lawyer known for exceptional client communication and case management. Specializes in LMIA applications and temporary residence permits. Provides personalized guidance in Portuguese and English while maintaining high client satisfaction ratings.
Questions
Why hire an immigration lawyer?
Our lawyers provide expert guidance through Canada's complex immigration system, helping avoid mistakes that could jeopardize applications while leveraging policy knowledge to maximize success chances.
What are citizenship requirements?
Applicants must be permanent residents, live in Canada 3 of 5 years, file taxes, pass language tests, and demonstrate knowledge of Canada's rights and responsibilities.
What constitutes a complete application?
A complete application includes fully answered forms and all required documents. Missing items may cause delays, refusals, or return of your application.
How can I come to Canada as a visitor or worker?
Use Canada's 'Come to Canada' online tool to determine eligibility, then contact us for assistance with visitor visas, work permits, or study permits.
What makes an immigration application complex?
Applications become complex with outdated contact info, missing documents, family status changes, medical exam issues, or background check delays requiring specialized handling.
Where can I take immigration language tests?
Approved tests include CELPIP, IELTS, TEF Canada, and TCF Canada. We provide guidance on test selection and preparation for required language proficiency demonstrations.