Immigration Lawyer in Toronto

Toronto is the top destination for immigrants to Canada—and for good reason. The city offers world-class employment opportunities, excellent healthcare and education, and one of the most multicultural communities on the planet. But navigating Canada's complex immigration system can be overwhelming, whether you're applying for permanent residence through Express Entry, sponsoring a family member, seeking a work permit, or facing deportation. At UL Lawyers, we help Toronto's diverse immigrant communities navigate every step of the immigration process with confidence.

Our immigration lawyers serve clients across Toronto, North York, Scarborough, Etobicoke, East York, and the broader GTA. We speak to the unique needs of Toronto's immigrant communities, with experience handling applications from every region of the world. Our Burlington office is approximately 45 to 60 minutes from downtown Toronto via the QEW and Gardiner Expressway. Call us today at 905-744-8888 for a consultation about your immigration matter.

Immigration Services for Toronto Residents

Toronto receives more immigrants than any other Canadian city. The city's diverse economy—with opportunities in finance, technology, healthcare, construction, hospitality, and the arts—attracts skilled workers, international students, entrepreneurs, and family members from around the world. Each immigration pathway has its own requirements, timelines, and pitfalls, and professional legal guidance can make the difference between approval and denial.

Our immigration lawyers assist Toronto residents with:

• Express Entry and skilled worker applications — We help you maximize your CRS score and prepare a complete application for permanent residence
• Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) — We navigate Ontario's provincial nominee streams, including Human Capital, Employer Job Offer, and International Student pathways
• Family sponsorship — Spousal sponsorship, parent and grandparent sponsorship, and dependent children applications
• Work permits — LMIA-based work permits, LMIA-exempt permits, open work permits, and post-graduation work permits
• Study permits — Applications for international students at Toronto's many post-secondary institutions including U of T, York, Ryerson, and others
• Refugee claims and protection — Representation at the Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB) for those seeking asylum in Canada
• Citizenship applications — Guiding permanent residents through the Canadian citizenship process
• Immigration appeals and inadmissibility — Representing clients facing removal orders, sponsorship refusals, and inadmissibility findings

Permanent Residence Pathways from Toronto

Toronto residents have access to multiple pathways to Canadian permanent residence. The Express Entry system—which manages applications for the Federal Skilled Worker Program, Federal Skilled Trades Program, and Canadian Experience Class—is the primary route for economic immigrants. Your Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score determines whether you receive an invitation to apply, and factors like a valid job offer from a Toronto employer, a provincial nomination from Ontario, or Canadian education credentials can significantly boost your score.

The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) provides additional pathways for those who may not have a high enough CRS score for Express Entry alone. The Human Capital Priorities stream targets Express Entry candidates in Ontario, while the Employer Job Offer stream helps workers with valid job offers from Ontario employers. Toronto's strong employment market across finance, healthcare, technology, and skilled trades means many workers qualify for provincial nomination.

Family Sponsorship in Toronto

Toronto's massive immigrant population means family sponsorship is one of the most common immigration matters we handle. Canadian citizens and permanent residents living in Toronto can sponsor their spouse, common-law partner, dependent children, and in some cases, parents and grandparents to come to Canada. Sponsorship applications require the sponsor to meet income requirements (for parent sponsorship) and demonstrate a genuine relationship (for spousal sponsorship).

Spousal sponsorship cases can be complicated by immigration officers questioning the genuineness of the relationship. This is particularly common in cases involving marriages arranged within cultural communities, significant age differences, or relationships that began online. Our lawyers help Toronto clients prepare comprehensive sponsorship applications with strong supporting evidence of the genuine nature of their relationship.

How Our Immigration Lawyers Help Toronto Clients

Initial Assessment

We evaluate your immigration situation, identify all available pathways, and recommend the most appropriate strategy. Whether you're a skilled worker seeking permanent residence, an employer looking to hire foreign talent, or a family member wanting to reunite with loved ones, we provide clear, actionable advice.

Application Preparation

We prepare thorough, accurate applications with all required documentation. Incomplete or improperly prepared applications are a leading cause of delays and refusals. Our attention to detail helps avoid these costly mistakes.

Representation and Advocacy

If your application is refused or you face enforcement proceedings, we represent you before the Immigration and Refugee Board in Toronto, the Immigration Appeal Division, and the Federal Court. Our advocacy has helped Toronto clients overturn refusals, stay removal orders, and achieve successful immigration outcomes.

Last Updated: March 2026 | This page is reviewed quarterly to reflect current Canadian immigration law.