Immigration Lawyer Burlington — PR, Work Permits, Sponsorship, and Appeals

If the refusal was legally unreasonable or procedurally unfair, you may be able to challenge it at the Federal Court of Canada. The deadline is strict: 15 days for some decisions and 60 days for others, calculated from when you received the decision. Missing that deadline usually means losing the right to challenge. Judicial review is not a re-do of your application; it is an argument that the officer made a reviewable error. UL Lawyers can assess whether your refusal raises a legal error, prepare the application for leave and judicial review, and represent you at the Federal Court if leave is granted.

• 15-day deadline for some inland decisions; 60 days for overseas refusals
• Application for leave and judicial review: what the court looks for
• Settlement and consent to set aside: when the Department of Justice agrees
• Remittal back to IRCC for redetermination by a different officer
• Costs and timing: what to expect from a Federal Court challenge

This page is for people who need an immigration lawyer in Burlington. It covers new applications and problem files. Permanent residence routes include Express Entry, provincial nomination, and family sponsorship. Temporary status includes work permits, study-related permits, and visitor extensions. If IRCC has already refused the application, the refusal sections below still apply — reapplication, a procedural fairness response, or Federal Court judicial review. Ontario-wide context lives on immigration lawyers in Ontario. Call 905-744-8888 or request a free 15-minute consultation before a status or court deadline runs.

• Permanent residence: Express Entry, provincial nomination, and family sponsorship
• Work permits, including employer-specific and open permits where you qualify
• Sponsorship, appeals, and reconsideration when a family file is delayed or refused
• IRCC refusals and procedural fairness letters — still a section of this page, not the only reason to call

A refusal is not just a 'no.' It is a finding that the officer was not satisfied you met a specific requirement under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act or Regulations. The refusal letter will point to the section of the law or the evidence gap the officer relied on. Understanding that reason is the first step. UL Lawyers reads the refusal letter alongside your original application to spot whether the officer made a legal error, overlooked evidence, or whether the application simply needs stronger supporting documents.

• We identify the exact IRPA or IRPR provision cited in your refusal
• We check whether the officer ignored or misapplied your evidence
• We assess if a procedural fairness letter should have been sent but was not
• We explain whether the refusal is a fixable gap or a deeper admissibility problem
• We confirm your current status and whether you need restoration or maintained status

Many Burlington clients come to us after a work permit or LMIA-based application is refused. The refusal often turns on whether the officer accepted the job offer, the employer's genuineness, or your ability to perform the work. Sometimes the issue is a missing document; other times the officer doubts you will leave Canada at the end of your stay. UL Lawyers reviews the employer's documentation, the LMIA (if applicable), and your personal history to build a stronger reapplication or decide if judicial review is warranted.

• LMIA-based work permit refusals and employer compliance questions
• Intra-company transfer and CUSMA professional refusals
• Post-graduation work permit refusals and study gaps
• Spousal open work permit refusals tied to a principal applicant's status
• Employer portal submissions and officer concerns about genuineness

A permanent residence refusal can feel devastating, especially when you have been waiting months or years. Express Entry applications may be refused for missing documents, miscalculated CRS points, or concerns about work experience. Family sponsorship refusals often involve relationship genuineness or financial eligibility. Provincial nominee refusals can stem from a province withdrawing the nomination. UL Lawyers reviews the refusal reasons and your original submission to decide whether a fresh application, a reconsideration request, or a Federal Court challenge is the right path.

• Express Entry refusals: CRS point miscalculations and document gaps
• Family sponsorship refusals: relationship evidence and financial requirements
• PNP refusals: nomination withdrawal and employer changes
• Self-employed and start-up visa refusals
• Humanitarian and compassionate application refusals

A procedural fairness letter is not a refusal yet—it is a warning. IRCC sends it when the officer intends to refuse based on credibility, misrepresentation, criminality, medical inadmissibility, or other serious concerns. You usually have a short window to respond, and what you say can change the outcome. A lawyer can help you draft a response that directly addresses the officer's concerns, attaches the right evidence, and makes legal arguments where the officer's interpretation is wrong. UL Lawyers has experience responding to procedural fairness letters across all major immigration categories.

• Misrepresentation allegations and the 5-year ban risk
• Medical inadmissibility and excessive demand responses
• Criminal inadmissibility and rehabilitation evidence
• Credibility concerns in relationship or employment history
• Short deadlines: we prioritize these responses immediately

A refusal can put your legal status in Canada at risk. If your permit has expired, you may have a 90-day window to apply for restoration of status. If you applied to extend before your status expired, you may have maintained status while the decision is pending—but that ends when the refusal is issued. UL Lawyers reviews your timeline to confirm whether you are still in status, whether you can restore, and whether leaving and reapplying is safer than staying. We also advise on the risks of working or studying after a refusal.

• 90-day restoration window after status expiry
• Maintained status: when it applies and when it ends
• Risks of working or studying after a refusal
• Re-entry considerations if you leave Canada after a refusal
• Bridging open work permits and when they are still available

A focused consultation starts with the right documents. Bring everything IRCC sent you, everything you sent them, and anything that explains your timeline. UL Lawyers uses these materials to confirm deadlines, spot legal errors, and recommend the next step. The more complete your file, the more useful the advice.

• IRCC refusal letter and any procedural fairness letter
• Your complete application package as submitted
• Passport, current and expired permits, and entry stamps
• Correspondence with IRCC, CBSA, or provincial immigration offices
• Employment letters, pay stubs, relationship evidence, or study records

Immigration law is federal, so the legal test is the same in Burlington as in the rest of Ontario. This page is for people who need an immigration lawyer in Burlington for permanent residence, work permits, sponsorship, and appeals, including files that start with an IRCC refusal. UL Lawyers offers virtual consultations and in-person meetings at 552 Brant Street. We tell you if a stronger application is a better next step than Federal Court. Call 905-744-8888 or email info@ullaw.ca. This page does not promise a result.

• Virtual consultations available for Burlington and Halton Region clients
• Experience with IRCC refusals, procedural fairness letters, and judicial review
• Straightforward advice: we tell you if reapplying is better than going to court
• No forms-only approach: we focus on the legal and evidentiary gaps
• Serving clients across the GTA, Hamilton, Kitchener-Waterloo, and Ontario