Immigration Lawyer Ottawa
Ottawa is Canada’s capital and one of its most complex immigration markets. Government employers, tech companies, universities, and diplomatic communities all generate distinct immigration needs.
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Who We Help
- Work permits for Ottawa tech and government contractors
- Express Entry for skilled professionals in the National Capital Region
- Family sponsorship for federal employees with spouses abroad
- Francophone immigration — dedicated Express Entry draws and Mobilité permits
- PGWP and PR pathways for Carleton and uOttawa international graduates
- US immigration for Ottawa residents with cross-border work, businesses with US client/customers or those interested in investing in the US
- Temporary Resident Permits and inadmissibility
- PR card renewals and Canadian citizenship
Immigration Services
All Express Entry streams, plus Ontario PNP tech and human capital streams relevant to Ottawa professionals.
Spousal, common-law, and dependent child sponsorships for Ottawa families — straightforward and complex files including those with prior refusals.
Francophone Mobilité work permits, French-language Express Entry draws, and Ontario PNP Francophone streams. Ottawa’s bilingual character makes these pathways especially relevant.
Student-to-PR Pathways
PGWP applications, CEC Express Entry, and OINP options for international graduates of Carleton University, University of Ottawa, Algonquin College, and La Cité collégiale.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. We serve Ottawa and all of Eastern Ontario through phone and video consultations. Ottawa clients access the same award-winning immigration lawyers recognized by Canadian Lawyer Magazine, Best Lawyers, and Chambers.
Yes. French-language candidates benefit from dedicated Express Entry draws, the Francophone Mobilité work permit (LMIA-exempt), and Ontario PNP streams that weight French proficiency.
Many graduates may qualify for a Post-Graduation Work Permit. After gaining Canadian work experience, you may qualify for the CEC through Express Entry or the Ontario PNP.
Absolutely. Federal employees regularly need immigration assistance — sponsoring a foreign-born spouse, helping family visit, or navigating citizenship. Government employment does not eliminate immigration complexity.
Options depend on visa type and reason for refusal. Many refusals can be addressed by reapplying with stronger documentation.
It depends on the offence and how Canadian law classifies it. Criminal Rehabilitation provides a permanent fix. A Temporary Resident Permit covers a one-time or limited entry. We review your specific history and advise on the right approach.