Immigration Law Hero | Osuji & Smith Lawyers

Calgary's Immigration Lawyers

Immigration & Refugee Law in Canada

Serving individuals, families, and businesses across Canada and internationally. The majority of our immigration lawyers are immigrants themselves — they have been through the process.

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45+Years of Service

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Who We Help

We act for individuals, families, and businesses across Alberta, Canada, and internationally. Whether you are sponsoring a spouse, navigating a refugee claim, building an employer immigration strategy, or responding to a refused application — our team has handled it and can help you through it.

Coming to Canada — whether for work, family, study, or a permanent new life — is one of the most significant decisions a person makes. Applications are required to be detailed with unforgiving timelines, and a single error can set back months of preparation. We make sure the application is right the first time, for you.

32+ Languages Spoken in Our Firm

Our Approach

Lawyers Who Understand The Journey Firsthand

Dr. Charles Osuji is an immigrant himself. The majority of our immigration lawyers have been through the process. They know what it feels like to wait for an answer that determines where your life goes next. That understanding shapes how we approach every file — with both legal precision and genuine human care.

With a team that speaks over 32 languages, we ensure your story is told accurately and your legal rights are fully understood. Diversity is our greatest strength, and it is built into how this firm operates at every level.

Our Services

Immigration & Refugee Law Services

Permanent Residence

We assist with permanent residence applications across family and economic classes — spousal and partner sponsorship, skilled worker applications, provincial nominee programmes, and more. Getting the application right the first time matters. We make sure it is.

Temporary Residence

Visitor visas, study permits, and work permits each carry their own requirements and timelines. We prepare and submit applications with the accuracy and attention to detail these processes demand, and we keep you informed at every stage.

Employer & Business Immigration

We work with employers to build immigration strategies covering LMIAs, intra-company transfers, business visas, government inspections, and long-term workforce planning for companies operating in competitive labour markets.

Tech Immigration

Federal and provincial tech programmes carry specific eligibility requirements and move quickly. We advise technology sector clients and internationally trained professionals on the pathways best suited to their profile and timeline.

Refugee Claims

A refugee claim is not a process. It is a person's safety and future. We represent claimants at all Division hearings at the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada and bring the same standard of preparation to every hearing regardless of the complexity of the case.

Inadmissibility

Criminal, medical, financial, and misrepresentation inadmissibility issues can block an application or end a status that took years to build. We advise clients on their options, respond to procedural fairness letters, and pursue humanitarian and compassionate applications where the circumstances warrant it.

Detention & Removal

If you are facing removal or detention, the timeline for getting proper legal help is short. We act quickly, represent clients at hearings, and pursue every available legal avenue including applications for leave and judicial review at the Federal Court of Canada.

Family Reunification

Parent and grandparent applications, spousal sponsorships, and dependent child applications require both legal precision and genuine patience. We handle the complexity so that the people you are trying to bring home can focus on preparing for the move.

US Visas & Travel Waivers

For clients whose travel or business requires US entry, we advise on visa options and assist with travel waiver applications for those facing admissibility issues at the US border.

Refugee Services

Making a Refugee Claim in Canada

By law in Canada, you have the right to have someone help you make your refugee claim. This is recommended because the immigration process can be complicated and can take years to complete. The process is challenging and requires patience and careful decision making. Having Osuji & Smith by your side will help you throughout this ordeal.

Our professional and dedicated representation will ensure:

Your documents are carefully collected, assessed and organized
All submissions are crafted with care and give consideration to your unique situation with maximum legal advantage
Country conditions are investigated and thoroughly documented
The required forms are filled out and properly submitted in a timely fashion
Your claims are thoroughly communicated to the Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB) and the Federal Court of Canada with precision and vigour

We represent clients through every stage of the refugee claim process:

Basis of Claim Form and Documentation
Refugee Protection Division (RPD) Hearings
Refugee Appeal Division (RAD)
Judicial Review
Humanitarian and Compassionate Grounds
Arrival in Canada Information
Refugee Resettlement Programs from Outside Canada
Pre-Removal Risk Assessments (PRRA)

Why Do You Need the Help of a Lawyer?

By law in Canada, you have the right to have someone help you make your refugee claim. This is recommended because the immigration process can be complicated and can take years to complete.

The process is challenging and requires patience and careful decision making. Having Osuji & Smith by your side will help you throughout this ordeal.

Arrival in Canada

If you have just arrived in Canada and need to understand your next steps, we can advise you on the process immediately — including how to make your claim, what documentation you will need, and what to expect at each stage. Contact us as early as possible.

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How Can a Lawyer Help You?

What We Can Do for You

Canadian immigration applications and litigation can be complex, confusing, and challenging. Forms must be correctly completed and submitted, and extensive documentation must be compiled. It can take weeks, months or years to determine your eligibility for specific programs, craft an effective application, and deal with any potential problems or delays.

Osuji & Smith can effectively manage all of these challenges for you.

The best law firm for you is one who gets to know you and your family, has the skill and dedication to deal with your unique situation, and can work most effectively to convince the Canadian Government of the merits of your case. Having Osuji & Smith on your side will enable you to relax, knowing you are in safe hands.

Consultations

This is a mutual opportunity to properly assess your situation, conduct a thorough interview, and discuss possible options. There is significant value in this preliminary meeting.

A consultation can provide you with suggestions of what can follow in your immigration process and is an opportunity for an eligibility assessment. Before you pay significant fees for ongoing services, be sure that any law firm you work with has taken the time to assess whether they can truly support your best interests.

For employers/organizations looking for general immigration information or presentations for your team or clients, please call 403.283.8018 or email [email protected].

For Businesses

Immigration Is a Business Strategy

Canadian labour shortages are not a temporary condition. For businesses that rely on international talent, immigration planning has become as important as any other operational strategy. We work with employers to build plans that serve both the business and the employees coming to work for it — covering LMIAs, strategic workforce planning, government compliance, and long-term talent retention through permanent residence pathways.

If your company has not thought about an immigration strategy beyond individual work permits, that is a conversation worth having before the next hiring crisis forces it.

Federal Court Litigation

When an application is refused and the decision does not reflect the facts, the matter does not have to end there. We present applications for leave and judicial review at the Federal Court of Canada. This is a capability most immigration practices do not offer. If your case warrants a challenge, we can take it further than most firms can.

The Advantage

The Collective Intelligence Advantage

Immigration matters rarely exist in isolation. A work permit refusal can affect an employment situation. A permanent residence application can intersect with family law. A business immigration plan can touch corporate structure and tax considerations.

At Osuji & Smith, your immigration lawyer works within a firm that covers employment, family, business, corporate, and estate law. When your matter requires a wider view, that expertise is already here.

Employment & Labour Law → Family Law & Divorce → Business & Corporate Law → Civil Litigation → Real Estate Law → Wills & Estate Planning → Personal Injury Law →

Client Stories

What Our Immigration Clients Say

"From the initial consultation to the final resolution, the team demonstrated exceptional professionalism, deep legal expertise, and genuine care for my case. The service provided was above and beyond."

Juan Carlos Lozano Vallejo Immigration Client

"I sincerely appreciate Amna Bhatti and Jaclyn Dorchak for their professionalism and attention to detail in handling my SOWP and Children VVs applications. Their expertise, dedication and guidance made the entire process smooth and assured a successful outcome."

Casmir Akuchie Work & Visitor Visa Client

"Anzhela Said guided me through the complex process of sponsoring my spouse for permanent residency with clarity and patience, addressing all my concerns along the way. Her professionalism and dedication resulted in a successful application, and my spouse received permanent residency in record time."

Tahir Karim Spousal Sponsorship Client

"They make the time to guide you and provide you with every bit of information you need to understand the immigration process and determine the right path for you. Their customer service is second to none."

Tamia Cedeno Immigration Client

Talk to Us First

An immigration application is not a form. It is a file that will be assessed against specific legal criteria, and what you include — and how you present it — matters as much as your eligibility. Whether you are starting an application, responding to a refusal, or trying to understand your options, speak with us first.

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