Immigration Lawyers in Toronto
Contact a reliable immigration lawyer. We guide individuals, businesses, families, founders, and employers through Canadian and U.S. immigration with clear advice and complete, accurate filings.
We explain your options in plain language, prepare strong applications, and stay with you throughout the process.
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Why Guberman // Appleby Immigration Lawyers
- 70+ years’ combined experience from boutique and national firms, focused on Canadian & U.S. immigration.
- Toronto-based, serving clients worldwide across Canada, the U.S., and abroad.
- Plain-language guidance with clear steps, realistic timelines, and known risks.
- Complete, accurate, well-documented applications with strategic submissions.
- Responsive communication so you always know what’s happening and what comes next.
- Flexible consults — virtual or in-person, whatever fits your schedule.
Why Guberman // Appleby Immigration Lawyers
- 70+ years’ combined experience from boutique and national firms, focused on Canadian & U.S. immigration.
- Toronto-based, serving clients worldwide across Canada, the U.S., and abroad.
- Plain-language guidance with clear steps, realistic timelines, and known risks.
- Complete, accurate, well-documented applications with strategic submissions.
- Responsive communication so you always know what’s happening and what comes next.
- Flexible consults — virtual or in-person, whatever fits your schedule.
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Who We Help
- Individuals & Families: PR pathways, sponsorships, work permits, status restoration, PR card renewal, citizenship
- Businesses, Professionals & Employers: work permits, LMIAs, LMIA-exempt work permit categories, renewals, compliance, strategic immigration planning
- Founders, Investors, Entrepreneurs & High Net Worth Individuals: U.S. E-1, E-2, TN, L-1, Canadian work permit options, cross-border planning
- Students & Graduates: Study permits, co-op, PGWP planning, PR options
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Canadian Immigration Services
Our immigration law firm offers the following Canadian Immigration services:
Work Permits:
Inadmissibility Matters:
Speak with a Canadian immigration lawyer in Toronto to plan timelines, evidence, and filings for your case.
US Immigration Services
Our immigration law firm offers the following US Immigration services:
Work Authorization:
Inadmissibility Matters:
Speak with a U.S. immigration lawyer in Toronto to plan timelines, evidence, and filings for your case.
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Our Process
- Consult & Plan — We review your goals and documents, explain options, and set a realistic plan and timeline.
- Prepare & File — We assemble evidence, draft forms, letters and legal submissions.
- Follow-Through — We monitor your file, respond to requests, prepare you for any required interviews, and guide you through all steps.
Awards & Recognitions
Over the years, we have been repeatedly and continually recognized as leaders in immigration law, as well as frequently included on top immigration law firm lists as selected by Canadian Lawyer Magazine, Best Lawyers, Chambers, Lexology Index (Thought Leaders – Immigration 2026) and others.
Learn more about Joel S. Guberman and Lainie Michelle Appleby.
Expert Immigration Talks
Opportunities for Foreign Academics in Canada: Insights from Recent U.S. Immigration Shifts
Published: Apr 29, 2025
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Published: Mar 31, 2025
Canadians working in the US risk detention if they travel, warn lawyers
Published: Mar 28, 2025
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What Our Clients Say About Us
Canadian or US Immigration Issue?
Guberman // Appleby Can Help
Citizenship and Immigration Section, Ontario Bar Association (OBA)
Citizenship and Immigration Section, Canadian Bar Association (CBA)
American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)
Canadian Immigration Lawyers Association (CILA)
Immigration Lawyer FAQs
Look for a Toronto-based team that explains options in plain language, gives realistic timelines, and prepares complete filings. Ask who will handle evidence, follow-ups, and interview prep—and how they communicate with you.
Yes. We advise on Canadian immigration (PR, study/work permits, sponsorships, inadmissibility) and U.S. immigration (TN, E-1, E-2, L-1, H-1B, O-1, family, waivers). We align timelines and filings across both systems.
Processing depends on the category and government processing times. After a consult, we outline expected ranges, milestones (biometrics, medicals, interviews), and what could affect timing so you can plan with confidence.
No. Many categories are LMIA-exempt (e.g., CUSMA or specific international agreements). Where required, we manage LMIA applications.
We review the refusal letter and facts, then pursue solutions such as additional evidence, reapplying, TRPs/Criminal Rehabilitation for Canada, or U.S. waivers, depending on the grounds.
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Contact Guberman // Appleby Immigration Lawyers today to discuss your case and schedule a virtual or in-person consultation appointment.
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