Stewart Sharma Harsanyi – Immigration, Family and Criminal Law

Stewart Sharma Harsanyi

SSH Immigration Law – one of the largest and most highly rated
immigration law firms in Canada

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SSH Law is the largest dedicated specialty (immigration law) firm in Alberta; and one of the largest in Canada. The lawyers at this office are the most – and – highest rated lawyers in the city.

PRACTICE AREAS

We practice and have extensive experience in all areas of immigration law, from applications to appeals; and help large corporations and executives to persons in need of refugee protection.

Immigration Hearings and Appeals

The Immigration and Refugee Protection Act came into force in 2002 and replaced the Immigration Act which was the legislation governing immigration to Canada since 1978.

Sponsor Your Family

Canadian immigration laws allow the local citizen or permanent resident of the country, the spouse sponsorship, for his/ her spouse or common-law partner in Canada.

Family and Divorce Law

Family law is unfortunately characterized by acrimony. Divorce and the ending of a relationship is painful and the lawyers at Stewart Sharma Harsanyi, experienced family lawyers in Calgary.

Record Suspension

A criminal record can have severe adverse consequences on parts of your life such as your employment prospects and your ability to volunteer with vulnerable groups such as children and the elderly.

Family Class and MNI

IRCC has announced the new family class based on a lottery system with the sponsor expressing their interest during a window. To sponsor, you will need to establish that you are eligible to sponsor.

Financial Inadmissibility

There are often roadblocks in coming to Canada or bringing your family members to Canada. Foreign nationals can be denied admission into Canada pursuant to s.39 of the Act.

The Immigration Appeal Division

Who can appeal to the IAD (subject to 64 and 65)? Permanent Residents (against Removal Orders and negative residency determinations). Sponsors (Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents).

Misrepresentation is broadly worded in the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA) and is broadly interpreted. The objective of this section is to deter and to maintain the integrity of Canada’s immigration…

Consequences of Criminality

Canada’s criminal justice and immigration systems are inextricably bound together. Moreover, the strong enforcement provisions within the IRPA allow for the refusal of entry or banishment and exile…

Federal Court

The lawyers at SSH Law have extensive experience in challenging refusals by immigration officers -both inside and outside Canada. If your immigration application has been refused you may have the ability…

Immigrate to Canada

We understand the needs and concerns of prospective immigrants to this country. There are a myriad ways to immigrate to Canada, but the process is increasingly driven by economic factors.

OVERVIEW OF SERVICES

WHY CHOOSE US

Choosing a law firm to represent you is an important decision. Here are some reasons why you should choose our office to assist on your family law, immigration matter or criminal defense.

We are experienced in immigration, family and criminal defense law
Our lawyers are in court every day fighting for our clients
The principals of this firm were former immigration hearings officers and made decisions under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act
We have a former Refugee Board Member on staff as a resource to our clients
In the past several years, we have conducted (by far) the most immigration hearings in this city

In the past several years, we have the most reported immigration decisions at the Federal Court in Alberta
We are counsel on Alberta’s highest profile immigration cases
We have been recognized for our commitment to access to justice
We thoroughly understand the interplay between criminal and immigration law
We are responsive to our clients and utilize technology and project management software within our practice

When I first sought for an immigration lawyer to represent my wife's PR case, Raj Sharma stood out among other lawyers as he was honest, unbiased and genuinely interested in helping us rather than treating it as another grab for money.

Vic and Jega
Our sincerest gratitude goes to you Bjorn Harsanyi. You have gone far above and beyond for us, more than we ever expected. Words can truly express how thankful we are that you have been our legal representation for an incredibly complicated immigration/criminal case.

B & G Juarez
There are reasons why, first of all he encouraged me in any situation and second he prepared all necessary documents and the representation of the hearing was the best that helped us to won the process.

Natalia Popescu
We were lucky to be assigned to Bjorn to handle our complicated case before the IRB. Having so many bad experiences from lawyers in Toronto who just want cash and nothing to do with the case - Bjorn proved that their are still lawyers who keep their practice professional and ethical.

Imran SHAFIA & Dinesh PEERAJ
When I first sought for an immigration lawyer to represent my wife's PR case, Raj Sharma stood out among other lawyers as he was honest, unbiased and genuinely interested in helping us rather than treating it as another grab for money.

Vic and Jega
Our sincerest gratitude goes to you Bjorn Harsanyi. You have gone far above and beyond for us, more than we ever expected. Words can truly express how thankful we are that you have been our legal representation for an incredibly complicated immigration/criminal case.

B & G Juarez

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