Guthrie Law provides Canadian immigration and refugee legal services to individuals and families currently in the United States who are exploring lawful pathways to Canada. We assist clients facing loss of status, removal risk, withdrawn, or delayed. U.S. asylum claims, or humanitarian concerns, and provide clear, ethical guidance based strictly on Canadian immigration law.
How Can We Help?
We provide services for U.S. based individuals who:
- Have had a U.S. asylum claim withdrawn, or delayed
- Face removal or enforcement action in the United States
- Belong to high-risk groups such as political activists, LGBTQ+ individuals, or religious and ethnic minorities
- Come from countries affected by war or serious human rights violations
- Have family ties or prior status in Canada
Canadian Immigration Services We Offer
We provide legal advice and representation in the following areas:
- Refugee claims in Canada, including re claims
- Pre entry refugee eligibility and strategy assessments
- Pre Removal Risk Assessments (PRRA)
- Humanitarian and Compassionate (H&C) applications
- Stay of removal and Federal Court remedies
- Family based and inland Canadian immigration options
We do not provide U.S. immigration advice and do not encourage irregular border crossings.
Safe Third Country Agreement (STCA)
Many individuals in the United States are affected by the Safe Third Country Agreement. We help clients understand:
- How the STCA applies to refugee claims at the Canada U.S. border
- Whether a legal exception may apply
- What lawful options exist before making any immigration decision
Why Choose Guthrie Law?
- Focused experience in Canadian refugee and humanitarian law
- Cross border insight for clients located in the United States
- Trauma informed and culturally sensitive legal approach
- Virtual consultations for U.S. based clients
- Transparent fees and written legal assessments
- Strict compliance with Canadian law society rules
Consultations and Next Steps
All consultations for U.S. based clients can be conducted virtually. During your consultation, we review:
- Your U.S. immigration history
- Country conditions and personal risk factors
- Family and community ties
- Potential Canadian immigration pathways
Fees are discussed transparently. Where applicable, we can advise on Legal Aid eligibility in Canada based on location and case type.
Contact Guthrie Law
If you are considering Canadian refugee protection, PRRA, or humanitarian immigration from the United States, we encourage you to seek accurate legal advice before taking any steps. Send us an email on our contact page, or find out more about our immigration services here.
The information provided on this blog is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice or a legal opinion. No solicitor-client relationship is created by your use of this site or by any communication sent to Guthrie Law through this website. While we endeavour to keep the information up to date and correct, laws in Ontario change frequently. You should not act or rely on any information on this website without seeking the advice of a qualified lawyer regarding your specific situation.
