About the firm
Whether your immigration file is simple or complex, your immigration lawyer in Montreal at Patrice Brunet Avocats is here to support you. For more than 30 years, our experienced lawyers have assisted thousands of applicants in Quebec, Canada and the United States.
Why a lawyer
Preparing an immigration file is not just a matter of filling out forms. Immigration law changes constantly, and even a minor administrative error can lead to a refusal or avoidable delays. In the face of frequent regulatory changes, working with an immigration law firm in Montreal means entrusting your project to professionals who understand the administrative process and protect your interests.
Settling in Quebec involves a specific administrative reality: your immigration process goes through a provincial level before the federal level. For permanent residence, most applicants must first obtain a CSQ (Quebec Selection Certificate) before federal processing. For a temporary stay for study or work, the CAQ (Quebec Acceptance Certificate) may apply instead. A lawyer who practises daily in Montreal understands these particularities and adapts your strategy accordingly.
Practice areas
Our firm covers the full scope of immigration law, for individuals and businesses alike. As immigration lawyers, we offer complete legal services to foreign nationals in several languages: French, English, Spanish, Arabic, Mandarin and Russian.
We guide foreign workers and international students who want to immigrate to Canada through their temporary residence procedures:
For employers, a work permit opens the door to hiring foreign workers. To learn more, see our articles on the LMIA and work permit extensions.
Becoming a permanent resident is the goal of most of our clients. In Quebec, the main pathway to permanent residence is the Quebec Skilled Worker Selection Program (PSTQ), and our team understands the requirements of both IRCC and the Quebec ministry.
See also our guides on permanent resident rights in Canada and on renewing a permanent resident card.
Obtaining Canadian citizenship marks the completion of many immigration journeys. We support you at every step:
Our practice also covers more sensitive immigration procedures:
One consultation is enough to gain clarity. Explore all your immigration questions with an immigration lawyer and leave with a concrete strategy.
We do not simply submit an application: we build a complete immigration strategy and follow up with the authorities until a decision is made.
Our immigration support follows a structured five-step process:
We hold a first consultation to understand your needs and the specifics of your situation.
We define the immigration strategy and propose a fee agreement. We then gather all the information and documents required to prepare the immigration application.
We prepare the forms, letters and supporting documents required for the immigration application before the competent authorities.
Our team coordinates the review and signature of documents by all parties involved. We then submit the final application and make any changes needed to ensure compliance.
We follow up on the application while it is being processed. When needed, we intervene with key stakeholders to support the achievement of your objectives. Once approval is obtained, we verify the compliance of the status and coordinate the delivery of the immigration document.
Our boutique law firm, located in Outremont on Laurier Avenue West, combines exemplary rigour with a human and personalized approach.
For more than 30 years, our track record has spoken for itself:
This experience allows us to anticipate obstacles and avoid common mistakes. We have helped hundreds of applicants reunite their families in Canada, with the peace of mind such a project deserves. Get to know our immigration lawyer team.
As immigration lawyers in Canada, we handle immigration files in Quebec, across the country and in the United States, with the support of counsel dedicated to U.S. immigration. Our dual expertise is unique in Montreal: we are also a reference in sports law.
Do you run a business? The first meeting is free. Let us discuss your immigration needs and your international recruitment needs for foreign workers, with no obligation.
Our immigration lawyer pricing is transparent. Every consultation is covered by our satisfaction guarantee: unsatisfactory answers, full refund.
Give yourself the chance to explore every question you have about immigration.
Up to 45 minutes of videoconference consultation with an immigration lawyer.
Our lawyers use plain language to clear up your legal doubts, so you leave with a complete understanding of your situation
We propose solutions adapted to your situation and set out the steps to follow to optimize your immigration process, so you can make the best possible decisions.
Preparing your application yourself? Make sure your file is flawless before you file it, with our professional page-by-page review over screen share.
Up to one hour of videoconference consultation with an immigration lawyer.
Our lawyers use plain language to clear up your legal doubts, so you leave with a complete understanding of your situation.
A full check to confirm that every element of your file is compliant.
Personalized advice to maximize your chances of approval.
Do you need immigration advice for your business? The first meeting is free.
FAQ
At Patrice Brunet Avocats, a consultation with an immigration lawyer in Montreal is offered at $250 + taxes for 45 minutes, and document review at $360 + taxes for one hour. Full mandates are billed hourly according to the complexity of the immigration file and the program involved. This transparent pricing, protected by our satisfaction guarantee, helps you avoid surprises: unsatisfactory answers, full refund.
A lawyer is a member of the Barreau du Québec and is subject to strict professional obligations, which gives foreign nationals legal protection that an immigration consultant cannot guarantee. Most importantly, in the event of a refusal, only a lawyer can represent you before the Federal Court of Canada during judicial review. This distinction is decisive when it comes to avoiding costly mistakes and fraud, which are common in the field. Entrusting your file to a lawyer means entrusting it to a professional who is accountable for their work.
Processing times vary by program. Some work permits are processed in a few weeks to a few months, while a permanent residence application in Quebec can take more than a year. The two-level provincial and federal process, specific to immigration in Quebec, often extends these administrative steps. From the initial consultation, we provide a realistic estimate, then follow up with the authorities and verify compliance throughout the immigration process.
It depends on the program, but most files require proof of identity, financial documents, a resume and, depending on the case, a job offer or an LMIA. For permanent residence, language tests and foreign credential assessments are often added. A missing document is one of the most frequent causes of refusal. That is why we provide a personalized list at the beginning of the mandate, then verify every element before filing.
Yes. We support Canadian employers in hiring temporary foreign workers, from needs analysis to obtaining permits: LMIA procedures, work permits and complete employer-candidate coordination. For businesses, the first meeting is free. Discover our international recruitment service.
Yes. Beyond Canada and Quebec, our firm handles U.S. immigration through dedicated counsel specializing in work permits and green cards. This three-jurisdiction coverage across Quebec, Canada and the United States, rare in Montreal, is valuable for families and businesses whose projects cross the border. One team coordinates your steps on both sides.
Yes. Although our firm is based in Montreal, in Outremont, we support clients throughout Quebec, the rest of Canada and internationally through video consultations. Our expertise in Canadian immigration and Quebec immigration applies wherever you are.
