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Our fees

As of January 1, 2011, our policy is to charge a flat rate fee for most immigration matters
we decide to take on.
Based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, our immigration lawyers provide a full range of legal services regarding immigration to Canada.  The legal fees listed below are for immigration applications only and do not include the necessary Citizenship and Immigration Canada application fees , taxes or disbursements (courier costs, photocopies, etc). Please note that our fees are subject to change without notice.

Immigration Consultation 1 hour maximum $260.00 (includes HST, refunded if we are retained in the matter)

Temporary Residence and Extension Applications

Labor Market Opinion (LMO) $1,500.00
Temporary Foreign Worker Unit (TFWU) Opinion $1,000.00
Initial Visitor or Study Permit $1,250.00
LMO-based work permit $1,500.00
Intra-company transferee work permit includes TFWU process, if necessary $1,750.00
Significant Benefit work permit $1,750.00
Other work permit not otherwise specified $1,750.00
Business Visitor $1,500.00
Visitor, Work or Study Permit Renewal $1,000.00
Visa Single or Multi-entry $1,500.00
Visa renewal usually through Buffalo $1,000.00

Fees for Permanent Residence Applications

Business Class Self-employed, Entrepreneur or Provincial (including Family Business Worker) $6,000.00
Investor Class Federal or provincial $8,000.00 (unless we are paid by the financial institution, in which case no fee is charged to the client, and any retainer paid by the client will be refunded. Full disclosure is provided to client)
Skilled Worker Federal Skilled Workers, Canada Experience Class and Provincial Nominees (principal applicant and immediate family members) $4,000.00
Family Class  includes sponsorship, in-Canada or out-of Canada applications $4,000.00

 

Fees for Citizenship and Renewal of Permanent Residence Applications

Canadian citizenship, Confirmation of Canadian Citizenship,
renewal of Permanent Residence Cards $1,000.00 (we encourage clients to do these themselves as they are straightforward for those who qualify)
Special Cases for those whose applications are not straightforward due to absences from Canada or
other circumstances varies

 

Fees for Other Types of Immigration Matters

Note: these are often more complex and fees will vary. Before agreeing to be retained,
we will provide an estimate of the costs.
Humanitarian and Compassionate Applications in Canada only – $4,000.00 (may vary)
Refugee Applications and Hearings $4,000.00 (may vary)
Temporary Residence Permit (TRP) varies
Application for Criminal Rehabilitation varies
Immigration Appeal Division Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) $2,000.00 (may vary)
Immigration Appeal Division Hearing $4,000.00 (may vary)
Federal Court fees varies usually done at hourly rate ($200.00/hour)

Retainers

Generally, we require a retainer equal to half the legal fees being charged. This is held in our solicitor’s trust account. Once the application is submitted, the client is billed for the full amount (legal fees, application fees, taxes and disbursements) less the original retainer amount. Invoices must be paid within two weeks.

Results

Please note the amount we charge is for the process, not the result. Results can never be guaranteed by anyone (lawyer or immigration consultant). For more information about the results we set out to achieve for our clients, please see our Testimonials page

Other Resources

Information about application fees (charged by Citizenship and Immigration Canada) for immigration matters
More information about fees charged by lawyers from the Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society