Immigration Lawyers in Toronto

A Toronto immigration lawyer can assess risk, explain options clearly and can prepare persuasive Canadian and U.S. legal submissions. At Guberman // Appleby, we focus on eligibility, documentation strength and avoiding the common issues that trigger delays or refusals, especially in work permits, business immigration, and complex family files.

Yes. We assist clients in Toronto and around the world with both Canadian immigration and U.S. immigration, including permanent residence, work permits, study permits, sponsorships, inadmissibility, and refusal support, as well as U.S. visas like TN visa, E-1 visa, E-2 visa, L-1 visa, H-1B visa, O-1 visa, family-based immigration, and waivers. For cross-border careers and cross-border businesses, having one law firm coordinating timing and documentation helps reduce conflicts between filings and keeps the overall plan consistent.

Processing times depend on the type of application, where it is filed  and whether the government requests additional information. After a consultation, we provide realistic time ranges based on your category and background, and we flag the factors most likely to slow things down, such as missing documents, travel history, prior refusals, or job descriptions that do not match the visa requirements.

No. Many Canadian work permits are LMIA-exempt work permits, including categories under international agreements and specific exemption codes. The key is confirming the correct exemption and ensuring the employer and applicant documentation supports the work permit category. For LMIA applications, we help employers prepare compliant filings and ensure the role, wage, and recruitment steps align with federal requirements, since avoidable inconsistencies are a common reason these applications get refused or delayed.

You still have options, but you need a careful legal review before reapplying. We assess the refusal reasons, identify the problematic issues and determine whether a stronger reapplication, a reconsideration request, or an alternative pathway is more effective. For inadmissibility, we help clients pursue solutions such as Temporary Resident Permit (TRP),  Criminal Rehabilitation or Deemed Rehabilitation for Canada, and U.S. waivers or re-strategized filings for the U.S., depending on the grounds.  

Yes. We regularly advise professionals, executives, entrepreneurs, and companies on cross-border immigration strategy so work authorization, renewals, and long-term plans stay aligned. That includes U.S. options like TN visa, E-1 visa, E-2 visa, and L-1 visa, along with Canadian work permits and permanent residence planning when the long-term goal involves maintaining flexibility across both countries.