Temporary
Work permits
For workers coming to Canada and employers hiring from abroad.
- LMIA-based work permits
- LMIA-exempt permits and intra-company transfers
- Open and spousal work permits
- Extensions and restoration of status
Canadian immigration lawyer · English & French
Clear legal advice for your move to Canada.
Work and study permits, permanent residence, family sponsorship and citizenship. You deal directly with your lawyer, from the first question to the final decision.
Immigration decisions shape a career, a family and a future. You deserve advice that is clear, candid and specific to your situation, from a lawyer who knows your file.
- Lawyer-ledYour file is handled by your lawyer, not passed between assistants.
- English & FrenchAdvice, correspondence and documents in the language you prefer.
- In Canada and abroadSupport whether you are already here or planning your move.
Services
Practice areas
A short overview of what I handle. The details belong in your consultation, where they apply to your situation.
Temporary
Temporary
Study permits
From your first study permit to working in Canada after graduation.
- Study permit applications
- Extensions and changes of institution
- Post-graduation work permits (PGWP)
Permanent
Permanent residence
Choosing the right program early can save months and avoid a refusal.
- Express Entry
- Provincial Nominee Programs
- Business and self-employed immigration
- Humanitarian and compassionate grounds
Permanent
Family sponsorship
Reuniting families, with the evidence IRCC expects to see.
- Spouses, common-law and conjugal partners
- Dependent children
- Parents and grandparents, super visa
Final step
Citizenship
The last step, where a small error can lead to long delays.
- Citizenship applications
- Physical presence calculations
- Proof of citizenship (by descent)
Time-sensitive
Refusals & appeals
Deadlines are short. Get advice as soon as you receive a letter.
- Procedural fairness letters
- Reconsideration requests
- Immigration Appeal Division
- Judicial review at the Federal Court
Process
How we work together
A simple process, so you always know where your file stands and what comes next.
Consultation
We review your situation, your goals and the options available to you. You leave with a clear recommendation.
Agreement
Before any work begins, we confirm in writing the scope of the mandate, the fees and the documents you will need.
Application to decision
I prepare and file your application, respond to IRCC on your behalf and keep you informed until a decision is made.
Behind every application is a job, a family or a future. Each one deserves a lawyer's full attention.
About
Direct access to your lawyer
I founded VD Immigration Law so that clients work directly with their lawyer and get straight answers about their options, including when an option is weak.
I advise individuals, families and employers on temporary and permanent immigration to Canada, in English and in French.
- Lawyer
- Véronique Delahaye
- Practice
- Canadian immigration law
- Languages
- English · Français
- Clients
- Individuals, families, employers
FAQ
Common questions
Have another question? Send it through the contact form.
Do I need a lawyer, or can I apply on my own?
Many people apply on their own. A lawyer is most useful when your situation is complex, when you have had a previous refusal, or when choosing the wrong program would cost you time.
Do you work with clients outside Canada?
Yes. Canadian immigration law applies wherever you are, and consultations can take place remotely.
How are fees set?
Fees depend on the type of application and its complexity. They are confirmed in writing before any work begins.
My application was refused. What should I do?
Act quickly. To challenge a decision at the Federal Court, the deadline is generally 15 days if the decision was made in Canada and 60 days if it was made outside Canada.
Can we work in French?
Yes. Advice, correspondence and documents are available in French or English, whichever you prefer.
Contact
Tell me about your situation
Send a short description and I will contact you to arrange a consultation, in English or in French.
- Phone
- +1 613 366 5813
- Languages
- English · Français