Immigration Lawyer in Montreal
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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 Work with an Immigration Lawyer in Montreal?
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.
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Immigration in Montreal: A Two-Level Quebec and Canada Process
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, or Quebec Selection Certificate, before federal processing. For a temporary stay for study or work, the CAQ, or Quebec Acceptance Certificate, may apply. A lawyer who practises daily in Montreal understands these particularities and adapts your strategy accordingly.
Our Immigration Lawyer Services
Our firm covers the full scope of immigration law for individuals and businesses. As immigration lawyers, we offer complete legal services to foreign nationals in several languages, including French, English, Spanish, Arabic, Mandarin, and Russian.
Work Permits and Study Permits (LMIA, CAQ)
We guide foreign workers and international students who want to immigrate to Canada through their temporary residence procedures, including:
- work permits with or without a Labour Market Impact Assessment, or LMIA,
- open work permits, including A75, C10, C41, and C61,
- CAQ applications and study permits.
For employers, a work permit can open the door to hiring foreign workers. To learn more, see our articles on LMIA applications and work permit extensions.
Permanent Residence and Express Entry
Becoming a permanent resident is the goal of many of our clients. In Quebec, the main pathway to permanent residence is the Quebec Skilled Worker Selection Program, or PSTQ, and our team understands the requirements of both IRCC and the Quebec ministry.
We can assist with several permanent residence and immigration pathways, including:
- Express Entry,
- sponsorship,
- skilled workers,
- humanitarian considerations,
- protected persons and Convention refugees,
- CSQ applications.
You can also consult our resources on landed immigrants, renewing a permanent resident card, and permanent resident rights in Canada.
Canadian Citizenship and Other Immigration Procedures
Obtaining Canadian citizenship marks the completion of many immigration journeys. We support you at every step, including:
- citizenship applications,
- citizenship certificates.
Other Immigration Procedures
Our practice also covers more sensitive immigration procedures, including:
- refugee claims and appeals,
- work and study permits,
- proceedings before the Federal Court of Canada,
- humanitarian grounds,
- specialized files, such as immigration for caregivers.
Book Your Consultation with an Immigration Lawyer in Montreal
One consultation is enough to gain clarity. Explore all your immigration questions with an immigration lawyer and leave with a concrete strategy.
Our Immigration Support Process
We do not simply submit an application. We build a complete immigration strategy and follow up with the authorities until a decision is made.
From the Initial Consultation to Obtaining Your Status
1
Initial Meeting and Validation of Immigration Needs
We organize an initial consultation to understand your needs and the specific details of your situation.
2
Start of the Mandate
We establish the immigration strategy and provide you with a fee agreement. We then gather all the information and documents required to prepare the immigration application.
3
File Management
We prepare the forms, letters, and supporting documents required for the immigration application before the competent authorities.
4
Application Submission
Our team coordinates the review and signature of documents by all parties involved. We then submit the final application and make any necessary changes to ensure compliance.
5
Application Follow-Up and Status Confirmation
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.
Why Choose Patrice Brunet Avocats in Montreal
Our boutique law firm, located in Outremont on Laurier Avenue West, combines exemplary rigour with a human and personalized approach.
More Than 30 Years of Experience and 850+ Clients Supported
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.
A Multilingual Team Serving Quebec, Canada and the United States
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.
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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.
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Consultation Fees with an Immigration Lawyer
Our immigration lawyer pricing is transparent. Every consultation is covered by our satisfaction guarantee: unsatisfactory answers, full refund.
FULL CONSULTATION
250$ + taxes
Take the opportunity to explore all your immigration-related questions.
This service includes: :
Detailed consultation: :
Up to 45 minutes of videoconference consultation with an immigration lawyer.
DOCUMENT
REVIEW
360$ + taxes
Are you preparing your application yourself? Ensure the excellence of your file before submission with our professional review service, page by page, via screen sharing.
This service includes :
Detailed consultation:
Up to one hour of video conference consultation with an immigration lawyer.
MEETING
If you work within a company and wish to explore a collaboration with us, the first meeting is free.
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What Is the Price of an Immigration Lawyer in Montreal?
At Patrice Brunet Avocats, a consultation with an immigration lawyer in Montreal is offered at $250 plus taxes for 45 minutes, and document review is offered at $360 plus 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.
Why Hire a Lawyer Instead of an Immigration Consultant?
A lawyer is a member of the Barreau du Quebec 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 trying to avoid 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.
How Long Does an Immigration Application in Quebec Take?
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.
What Documents Should I Prepare for a Work Permit or Permanent Residence?
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.
Do You Help Businesses Recruit Foreign Workers?
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.
Do You Also Handle Immigration to the United States?
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.
Do You Serve Clients Outside Montreal?
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.
(*) Guaranteed Satisfaction
If you do not receive satisfactory answers to your questions during the consultation, we will fully refund you.
Terms and Conditions
In case of a delay to the appointment, the time allocated will be counted from when the consultation was scheduled to begin. The time slot cannot be extended.