IMMIGRATION TO CANADA

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Our Services

Permanent Residence

Express Entry:
Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP) for all provinces and territories
Spousal and Common-Law Partner Family Sponsorship
Humanitarian and Compassionate Applications
Refugee Protection
Self-Employed
Caregiver

Temporary Residence

Work Permit
Study Permit
Visitor Visa or Visitor Record
Supervisa
Temporary Resident Permit
Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA)
Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA)

Business Applications

Entrepreneur Application
Self-employed
Startup Visa
Investor
Owner Operator LMIA
Intra-Company Transferee

Other Applications

Citizenship Applications
Permanent Residence (PR) card
Criminal Issues
Medical Issues
Rehabilitation for Criminal Inadmissibility
Temporary Resident Permit
Appeals at the Immigration And Refugee Board
Judicial Reviews at the Federal Court

How We Help You

We advise you about the right type of applications

As a Canadian law firm, we advise you about the right type of immigration applications for you and your family that have the best chance of success or have the fastest government processing times.

We prepare your immigration applications

As a Canadian law firm, we prepare your immigration applications so that they have the best chance of success.

We are your legal representatives with the government

As a Canadian law firm, we are your legal representatives with the government throughout the process.

We prepare you for interviews during the application

As a Canadian law firm, we prepare you for interviews during the application process and at the border entry point.

Why Choose Us

We are a law firm, not an immigration consultancy.
We have an enormous amount (28 years) of experience helping people to migrate.
We provide personalized services.
We do NOT do “online assessments” because they do not adequately personalize legal advice to the unique situation of each person/family.

Message From The Vancouver Immigration Lawyer

Cate McAlpine

5 out of 5 stars

a week ago

Mr. Goldman has been incredibly helpful in helping me, an international student studying in Canada, navigate things and figure out...

Amir Hosein Amiri Moghadam

5 out of 5 stars

2 weeks ago

Having the chance of consulting with Mr. Goldman was one the precious experiences of my life. Mr. Goldman answered all...

Abdi

5 out of 5 stars

a week ago

Fantastic service. Ian explained everything thoroughly and answered all the questions I had and made some helpful suggestions to help...

Arman Gill

5 out of 5 stars

4 weeks ago

My partner and I met with Ian and he was very helpful during the first consultation. He explored different avenues...

Beth Cooper

5 out of 5 stars

in the last week

It was easy setting up an appointment and talking to Ian. He answered all of our questions. Highly Recommend !

Lusheen Beaumont

5 out of 5 stars

in the last week

New review from 2022: I am now applying for Canadian citizenship, and I decided to book a consultation with Ian... New review from 2022: I am now applying for Canadian citizenship, and I decided to book a consultation with Ian after remembering how useful his advice was when I booked a consultation with him in 2017 to seek guidance for my PR application. Just as before, Ian was able to answer my questions and clear up some of my uncertainties, and we had time in my consultation for him to conduct additional research and give me a clear answer to a question that I couldn't find unambiguous answers to elsewhere. Thanks again, Ian! Previous review from 2017: I am looking to emigrate to Canada as a PR, as a common law spouse, though I had previously also been considering the express entry route. Ian Goldman contacted me quite speedily after I booked an initial consultation, and we were able to arrange a 1hour phone consultation rather promptly (incidentally he offers clients multiple options for how they wish to be contacted). I found his consultation rates to be very fairly priced compared to other reputable law firms, and I found his willingness to initiate and arrange contact to be an added bonus. Other law firms I have found require clients to place the calls themselves and don't offer as many options for communication. Given the range of prices for even initial phone consultations, I also found the consultation rate to be very attractive priced - an important factor when paid consultation rates may make it a barrier just to shop around for a lawyer. Ian was exactly on time with his call, and was very easy to understand, helping to clarify my case and possible options for me. I found his manner to be professional and approachable, which helped put me at ease (I normally hate talking on the phone). In the end, my case presented a couple of options and Ian helped me weigh them up. Objectively neither offered a clear advantage, but Ian was able to elicit what factors were most important to me and he was able to recommend which option he felt would best suit my subjective needs. I was also given a quote, which has proven accurate to their website that they charge around mid-market rates, though I have yet to find a more competitive rate in Vancouver itself for a lawyer of similar experience. While I have found lower rates outside of Vancouver, it appears as if the files at those firms would be handled either by junior or teams of more junior lawyers. However, Ian indicated that he would personally handle my case, and so I believe the rate he quoted me was reasonable, given his experience and good standing (I did also do my due diligence to look Ian up beforehand in law registries). At the end of the call, there was no pressure to open a file, merely an invitation to write or call back with more questions if needed. I did in the end have multiple questions I emailed as a follow up, and Ian answered promptly and at no extra charge. I am now a lot more sure about my immigration plans, and being able to get Ian's advice and either corroborate or clarify my own research really helped make the daunting process much less intimidating.

Holly Azami

5 out of 5 stars

in the last week

Ian Goldman was really professional, personable, and helpful during our consultation. He provided us with all of our available options...

Gavin Goulden

5 out of 5 stars

in the last week

Ian was extremely helpful during our consultation and very personable, giving us insight into the immigration process and a clear...

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Immigration lawyer in Vancouver

You are not required to hire a lawyer to represent you in immigration matters, but it would be wise to do so. Hiring an immigration lawyer doesn’t mean your case will get special attention from the immigration authorities, and it doesn’t guarantee success. Still, a lawyer can help you avoid common mistakes that could derail your application.
Do you have questions about your eligibility for business or investor immigration to Canada? We can offer guidance at Goldman Associates.
With over 27 years of experience, our immigration lawyer can advise which immigration program might have the best chance of success based on your unique situation.
We will also prepare your immigration application, be your representative throughout the entire process and help you prepare for your interviews during the application process and at the border entry point.
Call us today to schedule an appointment to discuss your case.