Immigration Lawyers
Serving Toronto, Niagara Region & the GTA
We can help you realize your Canadian dream
Guthrie Law has extensive experience in dealing with the rapidly changing Canadian Immigration system. Every path is unique, and finding the strategy that fits your circumstances and goals is essential. We won’t recommend anything that doesn’t have the best chance of success in your application.
Sometimes the path might not be clear – we have substantial experience in supporting humanitarian and compassionate applications, pre-removal risk assessments and other pathways to your residency in Canada.
Worried about communication? We support can provide translation services for you to get your application submitted.
Reuinite Your Family the Right Way
Sponsor a Family Member
Family class sponsorship is a cornerstone of the Canadian immigration system, yet it remains one of the most scrutinized categories. Guthrie Law provides comprehensive legal services for Canadian citizens and permanent residents seeking to sponsor:
Spouses and Partners (including same-sex and common-law couples)
Dependent Children
Parents and Grandparents
With years of experience in Family Class applications, we understand the common pitfalls that lead to delays or rejections. From securing Open Work Permits for inland applicants to drafting persuasive submission letters for complex relationships, we provide the advocacy you need to bring your family home.
Navigating the complexities of Spousal, Common-Law, and Conjugal Partner sponsorships requires more than just filling out forms—it requires a strategic, convincing case to prove the genuineness of your bond to IRCC
We can help with complex cases – overcoming challenges related to previous refusals, age gaps, or limited cohabitation evidence.
Comprehensive Immigration Service Support
Permanent Resident and Visa Applications
Securing Permanent Residence in Canada requires more than just a high CRS score—it requires a targeted strategy. At Guthrie Law, we specialize in aligning your professional profile with the government’s latest priority sectors, including Healthcare, STEM, Skilled Trades, and Agriculture.
Our expertise covers the full spectrum of economic and temporary pathways:
Express Entry & Category-Based Draws: Strategic optimization for occupation-specific invitations.
Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP): Navigating the increasingly structured provincial quotas and regional pilots.
Visitor & Study Visas: Comprehensive applications designed to meet tightened eligibility requirements and ensure compliance.
Work Permits: Expert handling of LMIA-based applications and Global Talent Stream filings.
Canadian Immigration Applications
Federal Court Proceedings
Apply for Judicial Review of a decision from IRCC, CBSA, or the IRB, mandamus applications or suspension of your removal from Canada
CBSA Support
Called to CBSA? We can help you in CBSA proceedings. Ministerial relief, requesting a deferral of removal or responding to requests
Reconsideration
A negative decision might not be the end of the road – talk to us about your options to file a reconsideration of your application.
Restoration of Status
Out of status in Canada? Talk to us about restore your legal status in Canada
Explore Your Options to Stay in Canada
Humanitarian & Compassionate Applications
Canada’s immigration system recognizes that some stories don’t fit into a standard box. If you have made Canada your home but face a removal order, or if your circumstances are exceptional, you may be eligible for Humanitarian & Compassionate (H&C) consideration.
Our team specializes in proving the “Safety Net” factors:
Best Interests of the Child (BIOC): Prioritizing the emotional and social well-being of children affected by a decision.
Establishment in Canada: Documenting your work history, community involvement, and deep ties to Canadian society.
Adverse Country Conditions: Providing current, objective evidence of medical inadequacies or discrimination in your home country.
Our Clients Say
Refugee Claims and RPD Representation
In today’s refugee landscape, there is no room for error. With the RPD’s 2026 mandate to finalize cases within 18 to 24 months, the “Hearing-Ready” standard is more critical than ever. At Guthrie Law, we ensure your Basis of Claim (BOC) and portal are not just forms, but a strong legal narrative supported by high-quality evidence.
We provide end-to-end representation for:
The BOC Narrative: Expertly drafting your story to meet the five grounds of persecution (Race, Religion, Nationality, Political Opinion, or Social Group).
Evidence Procurement: Sourcing current country condition reports and medical/psychological evidence to bolster your credibility.
The Hearing: Intensive prep for your RPD appearance, ensuring you are ready for questioning by the Member and the Minister’s Counsel.
Don’t leave your safety to chance. We bridge the gap between your story and the legal requirements of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.
Complete Refugee Support
Exercise Your Last Resort
Pre-Removal Risk Assessments
If you have received a notice from the Canada Border Services Agency regarding a Pre-Removal Risk Assessment (PRRA), it is often the final opportunity to stop a deportation and secure protection in Canada. At Guthrie Law, we understand that a PRRA is not just paperwork—it is a life-altering legal argument.
A PRRA is a formal review by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to ensure you are not being sent back to a country where you face persecution, torture, or a threat to your life. The PRRA process is primarily paper-based, meaning your written submissions must be flawless. We specialize in:
Gathering “New Evidence”: A PRRA officer generally only considers evidence that arose after your refugee claim was rejected or that was not reasonably available at the time. We help you identify and source these critical new documents.
Proving Changed Country Conditions: If your home country has experienced a sudden war, a change in government, or a new human rights crackdown since your last hearing, we build the evidentiary link to your personal safety.
Meeting Tight Deadlines: You typically have only days from receiving the notification to submit your application forms
Risk Balancing for Inadmissibility: For individuals facing removal due to serious criminality or other inadmissibility issues, we provide specialized “risk balancing” submissions to argue for protection even in complex circumstances.
The most common reason for a PRRA refusal is “recycling” old arguments from a failed refugee claim. We ensure your narrative is consistent with your previous immigration filings while highlighting the new facts that make your return impossible.
We provide aggressive legal advocacy for:
PRRA Submissions: Drafting your final chance to prove that returning to your home country poses a risk to your life or safety.
Stay of Removal: Filing urgent Federal Court motions to stop deportation while your risk is assessed.
FAQ
How have the 2026 federal caps affected my chances of Permanent Residency?
While the federal government has trimmed admissions targets to approximately 380,000 for 2026, the focus has shifted heavily toward candidates already in Canada or those with high-demand professional licenses (like healthcare and skilled trades). We help you pivot your strategy to match these new “Category-Based” selection rounds.
Is the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) open this year?
No. New PGP applications are paused for the 2026 calendar year. For families looking to reunite, the Super Visa is currently the primary legal pathway, allowing parents to stay for up to five years at a time.
Can international students still transition easily to PR?
Automatic pathways have narrowed. In 2026, Ontario is moving toward a merit-based system where your specific labor market outcome and “job-readiness” matter more than just having a Canadian credential.
Can I still apply for a work permit at the border (flagpoling)?
“Flagpoling” has been significantly restricted. Most foreign nationals already in Canada are now required to apply online for their work permit extension or re-enter Canada to change their status.
