Immigration

Our firm has a well-established immigration practice, known as MBB immigration. Our immigration team is very accomplished in challenging immigration decisions made by government bodies. In this area, well written submissions are extremely important to make the government reconsider its decisions. The submissions also form a strong basis for a review by the courts of law in case the deciding officer declines to reconsider their decision.

Our team is experienced in judicial review and is very familiar with the principles of challenging a decision. If you are aggrieved by a decision, based on wrongful evaluation of the evidence submitted, please consult us and we will be happy to provide valuable advice that can dramatically change the outcome.

Very often, applicants from overseas do not understand our judicial sanctions of government actions. When one becomes an immigrant, their rights are subject to the protection of the laws of Canada, including the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Even the rights of foreigners, which are limited, can sometimes be tied into the sponsor of the applicants, and the sponsor has the right to challenge the decision. The principles of natural justice can also help if the government has made certain statements to which they can be held.

MBB Immigration has an extensive history of providing expert guidance and representation in immigration matters, including:

Permanent Residence Applications: Assisting individuals and families in applying for permanent residence status in Canada through various programs, such as Express Entry, Family Sponsorships, Provincial Nominees, Caregivers, Public Policies like the Permanent Residence Pathways for Hong Kong Residents, and more.

• Work Permits: Assisting international students of all ages and interests in obtaining study perm its to pursue education in a variety of programs. intra-company transfers, and more. As well as assisting individuals and their spouses or children in obtaining open work permits, co-op work permits, and post-graduation work permits.

• Study Permits: Assisting international students of all ages and interests in obtaining study permits to pursue education in a variety of programs.

• Citizenship Applications: Guiding individuals through the process of obtaining proof of citizenship or acquiring citizenship, including naturalization applications, citizenship tests, and other requirements.

• Refugee Claims and Asylum: Representing individuals seeking protection in Canada, including refugee claims, applications, and appeals.

• Immigration Appeals and Judicial Reviews: Representing clients in immigration appeals before the Immigration Appeal Division (IAD) regarding cases such as sponsorship refusals, removal orders, and visa refusals.

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Litigation Involving Judicial Review of Governmental Decisions

Our lawyers specialized in cases involving the judicial review of governmental decisions, which allows us to challenge decisions made by administrative bodies, such as tribunals. Our services include:

• Judicial Review Applications: Preparing and filing applications for judicial review to challenge decisions made by entities such as the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada, Ontario Labour Relations Board and various other tribunals.

• Constitutional Law Challenges: Representing clients in constitutional law challenges against governmental decisions that may infringe upon the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

If you require assistance with an immigration matter or seek judicial review of a governmental decision, contact MBB Litigation or Immigration today to schedule a consultation with one of our experienced lawyers and immigration consultant

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As of July 2023, only Authorized Representatives including Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultants (RCICs) with an RCIC-IRB class of license, a member in good standing of a provincial law society (including lawyers or paralegals), a member of the Chambre des notaires du Québec will be authorized to practice before the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada.

MBB immigration consultants, Regina Lee and Vivian Chau, are licensed to represent clients in (1) immigration appeals before the Immigration Appeal Division (IAD) in cases such as sponsorship refusals, removal orders, and residency obligation appeals; (2) detention reviews and admissibility hearings before the Immigration Division (ID); (3) refugee claims before the Refugee Protection Division (RPD); and (4) refugee appeals before the Refugee Appeal Division (RAD).