Immigration Law

Our Approach

A personal understanding of the journey.

Iqra knows firsthand what it means to pack a life into a few bags and begin again. That perspective shapes how we work: we don't just file forms, we walk alongside you — explaining each step, anticipating challenges, and advocating for the outcome you deserve.

Our practice covers the full arc of Canadian immigration: economic, family, humanitarian, and protected-person streams. Whether you are applying from abroad, adjusting status in Canada, or appealing an unfavourable decision, we build a strategy around your circumstances and your timeline.

We work in the languages our clients prefer. We explain eligibility honestly. And when an application is unlikely to succeed, we tell you — and help you identify a path that will.

Services

Comprehensive immigration counsel.

From first applications to federal court review — across economic, family, humanitarian, and protected-person streams.

Express Entry

CRS score analysis, profile optimization, provincial nominee strategies, and ITA-to-PR application preparation for Federal Skilled Worker, CEC, and FST candidates.

Spousal Sponsorship

Inland and overseas spousal, common-law, and conjugal sponsorship applications — including complex genuineness evidence and second-stage conditional PR matters.

Family Sponsorship

Parents and grandparents (PGP), dependent children, and other eligible relatives — including Super Visa applications for visiting family.

Work Permits & LMIA

Employer-specific and open work permits, LMIA applications, post-graduation work permits, intra-company transfers, and work permit extensions.

Study Permits

Study permit applications, extensions, DLI changes, spousal open work permits, and post-graduation work permit transitions.

Visitor Visas & eTAs

Temporary resident visas, visitor extensions, Electronic Travel Authorizations, and super visas for parents and grandparents.

Humanitarian & Compassionate

H&C applications focusing on establishment, best interests of the child, and hardship — often in complex or long-standing situations.

Appeals & Judicial Review

Immigration Appeal Division (IAD) appeals — sponsorship refusals, removal orders, residency obligation — and Federal Court judicial reviews.

Citizenship

Citizenship applications, residency calculations, interview preparation, and responses to requests for additional documentation or testing.

Why FK Law

A practice built for newcomers.

Immigration decisions shape the rest of your life. Choosing the wrong stream, missing a deadline, or filing incomplete evidence can delay your family's reunion by years — or close doors entirely.

Our role is to prevent those mistakes: to see your file the way an IRCC officer will see it, to anticipate concerns before they arise, and to make the strongest case the evidence will support. And when something goes wrong, to navigate appeals and judicial review with skill.

Direct communication with the lawyer handling your file
Transparent, flat-fee pricing wherever possible
Multilingual service — we meet clients in the language they are most comfortable with
Cultural fluency with South Asian, Middle Eastern, and international client communities
Rigorous file preparation — nothing submitted before it is ready

Our Process

A clear path forward.

01

Eligibility Assessment

We review your background, goals, and documents to identify every viable pathway — and recommend the strongest one for your circumstances.

02

Strategy & Retainer

A written plan with timelines, documents required, fees, and likelihood of success. No decision is made before you understand it.

03

Preparation & Submission

We collect and review every document, draft explanatory letters, and file a complete, well-presented application with IRCC or the relevant tribunal.

04

Follow-Up & Decision

Continuous monitoring, response to procedural fairness letters, interview preparation, and guidance through landing and settlement when PR is granted.

FAQ

Immigration questions, answered.

Do I need a lawyer for an immigration application?

Straightforward applications can be filed without legal help. But most immigration applications involve nuance — eligibility, supporting evidence, credibility, and procedural rules. A single poorly-answered question can result in refusal or even misrepresentation findings. A lawyer's role is to identify the strongest pathway, prepare the file properly, and respond strategically if issues arise.

How long does Express Entry take?

From invitation to apply (ITA) to permanent residence, most Express Entry applications are processed within six months once submitted. Time before the ITA — improving your CRS score, language tests, credential assessment — varies widely based on your profile.

What is a spousal sponsorship and which stream applies?

If you are a Canadian citizen or PR and your spouse or common-law partner wishes to immigrate, you may sponsor them. Inland sponsorship is for spouses already in Canada (offering an open work permit during processing); outland sponsorship is typically for partners outside Canada. Each has different advantages; we help you choose based on your circumstances.

My application was refused. Can I appeal?

It depends on the decision. Sponsorship refusals, removal orders, and residency obligation decisions can be appealed to the Immigration Appeal Division. Refusals of visa applications abroad generally cannot be appealed but may be challenged by judicial review at the Federal Court. Timelines for both are strict — contact us as soon as you receive a refusal.

What is a humanitarian and compassionate (H&C) application?

An H&C application asks the Minister to grant permanent residence on humanitarian grounds when an applicant does not qualify under other streams. The assessment considers establishment in Canada, the best interests of any affected children, and hardship if the applicant had to leave. H&C is discretionary and requires a carefully prepared file.

Can I work while my PR application is processed?

In many cases, yes — through a valid work permit or, for inland spousal sponsorship applicants, through an open work permit available while the application is processed. We help you maintain lawful status throughout your immigration process.