Immigration Law

Immigration issues are critical both for organizations seeking to attract and retain a skilled workforce and for individuals wishing to settle in Canada. Our team supports you far beyond the administrative process, drawing on our in-depth knowledge of the constantly evolving regulations. We help you understand your options, anticipate challenges, and choose the way that best suits your situation. Whether you have routine needs or more complex cases, our attorneys apply their expertise, thoroughness, and efficiency to help you achieve your goals. 

Our Legal Services in Immigration Law 

In a climate where a shortage of skilled labor is pushing more and more organizations to recruit internationally, business immigration is becoming a key driver of growth and operational continuity. Whether you are a private or public company, for-profit or nonprofit, rapidly growing or well-established, we can help you ensure compliance with applicable legal requirements regarding temporary or permanent immigration. 

Our team of immigration lawyers can advise and represent you in connection with the following legal services: 

Temporary Immigration 

• Temporary Immigration Strategy 
• Work Permit Applications 
• Study Permit Applications 
• Visa and Temporary Residence Applications 
• Temporary Selection Applications—Quebec Acceptance Certificate (CAQ) 
• Labor Market Impact Assessments (LMIA) for all categories 

Permanent Residence & Citizenship 

• Applications for the Quebec Selection Certificate (CSQ) for all programs 
• Applications for permanent residence for skilled workers 
• Applications for permanent residence for businesspeople 
• Applications to renew permanent residence cards 
• Sponsorship applications 
• Applications for Canadian citizenship 

Employer Regulatory Compliance 

• Support During Inspections and Audits 
• Management of Immigration Files in a Corporate Context 
• Verification of compliance with work permit conditions 
• Development of internal immigration compliance policies 
• Representation before Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), and the Quebec Ministry of Immigration, Francization, and Integration (MIFI) 
• Management of risks related to non-compliance (penalties, bans, permit revocations) 
• Support during mergers, acquisitions, or reorganizations that impact the status of foreign employees 
• Training for HR teams on immigration obligations 
• Training provided to the Administrative Labor Tribunal 
• Training for foreign workers on immigration procedures

Choosing Stein Monast means: 

Surrounding yourself with a team that has in-depth knowledge of temporary and permanent immigration processes in a business context. 

Our immigration law team works closely with the firm’s other practice areas—including labor and employment law, corporate and commercial law, and transportation law—to provide integrated and consistent support for all issues related to immigration procedures.