Business Details
42 Years
experience
Expert Immigration Lawyers in Burnaby, BC
Michael Golden Law has dedicated over four decades to mastering Canadian Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship law. Our practice combines rigorous research, community engagement, and advocacy across government agencies like IRCC and CBSA to deliver tailored solutions. We prioritize transparency and efficiency, serving individuals, families, and businesses navigating complex immigration processes.With a capped caseload, we ensure personalized attention while maintaining the highest standards of legal expertise. Our teams deep experience, including firsthand immigration perspectives, enables us to address challenges from temporary work permits to citizenship applications with unwavering commitment.
Services
Immigration Law
Citizenship Applications
Refugee Claims
Appeals Hearings
Work Permit Applications
Family Sponsorships
Business Immigration
Study Permit Applications
Humanitarian Cases
Compliance Audits
Details
- Year established: 1984
Highlights and features
- We offer 40 years of specialized experience in Canadian immigration law.
- Our strategies are tailored to each client's unique immigration goals.
- Team includes immigration experts with firsthand cultural and legal insights.
- We maintain quality through capped annual caseloads and personalized service.
- Proven success in complex cases including appeals and humanitarian claims.
What people say
BEST lawyers I've worked with
Thorough explanations about paperwork
Professional and clear process
Applications went smoothly
Helped my mom enter Canada
Services
Immigration Law
We provide comprehensive immigration law services covering temporary and permanent residency pathways. Our expertise includes work permits, study permits, and family sponsorships. We help clients navigate complex IRCC regulations while ensuring compliance with Canadian immigration policies.
Citizenship Applications
Our citizenship services assist permanent residents through the naturalization process. We handle document preparation, application submissions, and guidance for citizenship tests. We specialize in resolving complex cases involving prior refusals or eligibility concerns.
Refugee Claims
We represent clients seeking refugee protection through IRB hearings. Our services include preparing refugee applications, attending port-of-entry claims, and appealing adverse decisions. We focus on presenting compelling cases for those facing persecution in their home countries.
Appeals Hearings
Our team advocates for clients at Immigration Appeal Division and Federal Court. We handle appeals for refused applications, removal orders, and sponsorship denials. We develop strategic legal arguments supported by thorough case preparation and evidence presentation.
International Mobility
We assist businesses with temporary foreign worker programs and intra-company transfers. Our services include LMIA applications, compliance audits, and NAFTA/USMCA work permits. We ensure employers meet regulatory requirements while facilitating smooth workforce mobility.
People
Michael Golden
Co-founder & Associate Counsel
1984 UBC law graduate with 40 years of immigration law experience. Specializes in complex immigration cases, business immigration, and real estate matters. Provides strategic legal guidance while maintaining direct client communication.
Bao Nguyen
Co-founder & Senior Partner
RCIC-certified immigration consultant with firsthand immigrant experience. Focuses on family sponsorships, work permits, and citizenship applications. Combines personal understanding with professional expertise to guide clients through immigration processes.
Terry Rodger
Senior Legal Assistant
Manages firm operations and accounting while supporting litigation cases. Provides administrative leadership and client coordination. Ensures smooth office management and client communication.
Elizabeth Golcher
Paralegal
Specializes in immigration document preparation and legal research. Handles family law, civil litigation, and refugee law cases. Provides detailed case management support with over 10 years of legal experience.
Charlotte Trinh
Legal Assistant
Supports immigration matters including Family Class applications. Fluent in Vietnamese, assisting diverse clients. Advances legal expertise through SFU Legal Assistant Program while providing bilingual client support.
Questions
What immigration services do you specialize in?
We specialize in all Canadian immigration categories including work permits, study permits, family sponsorships, refugee claims, citizenship applications, and business immigration programs.
How do you handle complex immigration cases?
Our team uses strategic legal approaches for complex cases, including appeals, humanitarian claims, and denied applications. We combine 40 years of experience with personalized case strategies.
Can you help with urgent immigration matters?
While we don't offer emergency services, we prioritize time-sensitive cases and provide expedited processing guidance for urgent immigration needs through available government channels.
Do you serve clients outside Vancouver?
We serve clients throughout British Columbia including Burnaby, Surrey, Coquitlam, and Vancouver. Most services can be completed remotely with virtual consultations available.
What makes your firm different from other immigration lawyers?
Our firm combines 40 years of experience with a capped caseload approach ensuring personalized attention. Our team includes immigration consultants with firsthand cultural understanding and legal expertise.
Reviews (5)
Carli Dunbar
Jan 13, 2022
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Wow! Our lawyer, Bao Nguyen, was fantastic. She helped my boyfriend and I apply for common law sponsorship and got him his permanent residency. I 100% recommend her and this law firm.
Daniel Hoong
Dec 31, 2021
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My partner and I had our PR application taken care by Ms.Bao Nguyen. She is very responsive and super clear about the process, including all the fees applied. Our application was approved within 6 months (which was expected to be a year) and Bao even took time out of her busy day to deliver the great news. We truly appreciate Bao and her team for their professionalism. I highly recommend services at Michael Golden law firm!
Billy Onaire
Nov 23, 2021
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My wife and I wanted to live in Vancouver BC instead of Viet Nam. So we got help from Bao Nguyen to get my Vietnamese wife P.R. here. Thanks to her excellent and very professional help, it was a dream come true on October 18 2021. My wife is so happy she got P.R. Thank You again Ms Bao Nguyen. Your the best!!!
Anna McLeod
Nov 09, 2021
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Incredible Service, with kindness as well. I would just like to describe how fabulous this firm is! I dealt with Bao, who was wonderful, and so considerate of my situation - there was a time issue involved with trying to procure a multiple entry visa. IRCC said 155 days! Bao had everything wrapped up in less than 20 days! Amazing! My family is so, so grateful!
Anh Nguyen
Oct 20, 2021
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Before signing the contract with this office, I contacted two other places but they gave off a sketchy feeling. Upon contacting Bao, I felt I could trust her and the office. My gut feeling paid off. Bao was very attentive with my application. The service was timely and professional. All my questions were answered within an hour or two. They were very candid about the fee and stayed true to it. I was not asked for more money throughout my process. I definitely recommend this place as the place to put your trust.
