Immigration Lawyer
- Charlottetown, PE, Canada
Hybrid
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Workplace
- Hybrid
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Immiland Law Professional Corporation is dedicated to assisting individuals in their journey to immigrate to Canada. We provide comprehensive guidance, analysis, and support through every stage of the immigration process.
We are currently seeking a passionate and highly qualified Immigration Lawyer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be a member in good standing of a Canadian bar association with a minimum of 2 years of experience in immigration law
Qualifications:
- Active membership in good standing with a Canadian Bar Association.
- Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in immigration law, with expertise in:
- Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) processes and requirements.
- Negotiating with Canadian employers to facilitate foreign recruitment.
- Handling Judicial Review (JR) cases, including preparation and representation.
- Filing and managing Mandamus applications to compel governmental action.
- Representing clients in appeals before relevant immigration authorities and tribunals.
- Managing and advocating for refugee protection claims and related legal processes.
- Comprehensive understanding of Canadian immigration laws, policies, and procedural nuances.
- Spanish language skills are not required but would be a valuable asset.
Responsibilities :
- Immigration Applications :Prepare and submit various immigration applications, including LMIA requests, ensuring accuracy and completeness to minimize the risk of rejections.
- Legal Representation: Represent clients in legal proceedings, including appeals before the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada (IRB), judicial review applications in Federal Court, and mandamus actions to ensure immigration authorities fulfill their obligations.
- Refugee Cases: Evaluate the legitimacy of asylum seekers' and refugees' claims, represent them in IRB proceedings, prepare detailed statements, and gather necessary evidence to support their cases.
- Legal Compliance:Stay informed on changes in immigration laws and policies, ensuring clients receive accurate advice and remain compliant with current regulations.
If you are a passionate and experienced immigration lawyer looking to make a difference, we invite you to apply now
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Immigration Lawyer at Immiland Canada Inc. will prepare and file immigration applications and represent clients in appeals, court reviews and refugee hearings. They will also evaluate refugee claims, gather evidence and keep up with changes in immigration law.
Requirements
Candidates need active membership in good standing with a Canadian bar and at least 2 years of immigration law practice. They should know LMIA processes, judicial review, mandamus and refugee law, and how to deal with Canadian employers. Spanish is a plus but not required.
Skills
- Immigration law
- LMIA preparation
- Judicial review
- Mandamus applications
- Refugee protection claims
- IRB proceedings
- Federal Court litigation
- Appeals representation
- Legal research
- Evidence gathering
- Client advising
- Employer negotiation
- Regulatory compliance
- Legal drafting
- Spanish (asset)
Categories
- Legal
- Government & Public Sector
- Consulting
Keywords
- Immigration lawyer
- Immigration law
- LMIA
- Judicial review
- Mandamus
- Refugee law
- Refugee protection claims
- Immigration and Refugee Board
- IRB
- Federal Court
- Appeals
- Canadian immigration law
- Legal representation
- Legal compliance
- Spanish
- Canadian bar
Seniority
Entry level
Licences and certifications
- Active membership in good standing with a Canadian bar association
Languages
- Spanish