Business Details
Your Trusted Toronto Immigration Lawyers
Battista Migration Law Group has been a leader in Canadian immigration law for over 30 years, combining deep legal expertise with a commitment to human rights and social justice. Our firm specializes in complex immigration cases, including LGBTQ+ advocacy, medical inadmissibility, and refugee claims, while shaping national policy through litigation and academic contributions. As adjunct faculty at the University of Toronto and University of British Columbia, we bridge legal practice with education, ensuring our work remains grounded in accessibility and equity.Our team of certified immigration lawyers and consultants brings diverse lived experiences to every case, reflecting our belief that migration is a fundamental freedom. We pride ourselves on client-centered advocacy, having influenced landmark legal reforms such as the inclusion of same-sex family sponsorship in Canadian law. With a global client base and a focus on humanitarian principles, we provide tailored legal solutions that address both individual needs and systemic challenges in immigration policy.
Services
Family Sponsorship
Corporate Immigration
Humanitarian Applications
Federal Court Appeals
Refugee Claims
Medical Inadmissibility
LGBTQ+ Immigration
Student Immigration
Economic Immigration
U.S. Visa Services
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of experience in Canadian immigration law and LGBTQ+ advocacy.
- Our firm has shaped national immigration policy through landmark legal reforms.
- We provide client-centered representation with a focus on humanitarian principles.
- Our team includes certified immigration consultants and university faculty members.
- We advocate for clients in all levels of Canadian courts, including the Supreme Court.
Associations and certifications
- Canadian Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC)
Services
Family Sponsorship
We specialize in family-based immigration sponsorship, including same-sex and conjugal partner cases. Our legal team ensures compliance with Canadian immigration requirements while addressing economic self-sufficiency and relationship verification. With expertise in complex family class applications, we guide clients through the process of reuniting with spouses, partners, and dependent children in Canada.
Humanitarian Appeals
Our firm handles humanitarian and compassionate immigration cases under Section 25 of Canada's Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. We advocate for applicants facing medical inadmissibility, refused refugee claims, or exceptional family circumstances. Our approach balances legal strategy with compassionate representation to address hardship cases requiring discretionary permanent residence.
LGBTQ+ Immigration
As pioneers in LGBTQ+ immigration law, we provide specialized support for gender identity and sexual orientation-based claims. Our services include asylum applications, family sponsorship advocacy, and policy reform efforts. We address unique challenges faced by 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals through culturally competent legal representation and community partnerships.
Federal Court Appeals
We represent clients in challenging immigration refusals through Federal Court applications and appellate divisions. Our expertise covers procedural fairness violations, evidence reconsideration, and legal interpretation errors. With extensive litigation experience, we pursue judicial review and appeals for refused permanent residence, refugee, and work permit applications.
Medical Inadmissibility
Our firm advocates for clients facing immigration barriers due to health conditions. We specialize in HIV-related cases and 'excessive demand' challenges, working to overturn refusals based on outdated stereotypes. Through legal submissions and policy advocacy, we ensure fair assessment of medical inadmissibility claims while protecting applicants' rights.
People
Pablo Irribarra
Partner
Immigration lawyer with expertise in LGBTQ+ cases and Federal Court litigation. Provides strategic legal counsel for complex sponsorship and refugee claims.
Joycna Kang
Partner
Specializes in corporate immigration and cross-border employment law. Leads cases involving Labour Market Impact Assessments and international business mobility.
Mathew Wilton
Partner
Focuses on refugee law and humanitarian appeals. Represents clients in Immigration Appeal Division and Federal Court proceedings with a rights-based approach.
Daisy Sun
Associate Lawyer
Supports family sponsorship and economic immigration cases. Provides multilingual legal services to diverse client communities.
Ridhi Chogal
Associate Lawyer
Handles refugee claims and medical inadmissibility cases. Advocates for clients facing complex immigration barriers through detailed legal analysis.
Questions
What immigration services do you specialize in?
We specialize in family sponsorship, LGBTQ+ immigration, refugee claims, medical inadmissibility cases, and Federal Court appeals.
Can you help with same-sex sponsorship cases?
Yes, we pioneered same-sex family sponsorship in Canada and continue to lead in this area with expert legal representation.
Do you handle U.S. immigration matters?
Yes, we provide services for American immigration including work visas (E, L, O, P, TN) and cross-border employment solutions.
How do you assist with humanitarian cases?
We prepare Section 25 humanitarian and compassionate applications for clients facing exceptional circumstances or medical inadmissibility.
Are your lawyers licensed in Canada?
Yes, our team includes licensed Canadian immigration lawyers and certified immigration consultants with national expertise.
Can you represent international clients?
Yes, we work with clients worldwide through secure electronic communication platforms for all immigration matters.
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