Business Details
34 Years
experience
Trusted Immigration & Refugee Lawyers in Toronto
Established in 1992, Butkowsky Immigration Law has dedicated its practice exclusively to immigration and refugee law, providing tailored legal solutions for individuals navigating Canada's complex immigration system. Our team combines over three decades of collective experience with a client-centered approach, ensuring personalized guidance for sponsorship applications, refugee claims, appeals, and citizenship matters. We prioritize transparency, ethical representation, and cultural sensitivity, supported by multilingual staff to serve diverse client needs.Our track record includes successful outcomes in high-stakes cases, reflecting our commitment to protecting clients' rights and facilitating smooth transitions to Canadian life. Recognized by peers and clients for our diligence and compassion, we offer strategic legal advocacy grounded in deep expertise and a profound understanding of the immigrant experience.
Services
Sponsorship Applications
Refugee Claims
Deportation Appeals
Temporary Visas
Citizenship Applications
Humanitarian Cases
Details
- Year established: 1992
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of exclusive immigration law expertise
- Our team includes multilingual legal professionals
- Proven success in complex refugee protection claims
- Personalized approach with transparent case assessments
- Recognized by peers for ethical legal representation
What people say
Knowledgeable and thorough
Professional and delicate handling
Timely responses and clarity
Determined advocacy in appeals
Compassionate approach to refugee cases
Services
Sponsorship Applications
We provide comprehensive legal support for family sponsorship cases, helping Canadian citizens and permanent residents reunite with spouses, children, parents, and grandparents. Our team meticulously prepares applications to avoid common pitfalls that cause refusals, ensuring compliance with evolving immigration policies. With decades of experience, we offer strategic guidance for both inland and overseas sponsorship processes.
Refugee Claims
Our firm represents clients seeking refugee protection before Canada's Immigration and Refugee Board. We develop compelling cases based on persecution risks, preparing detailed documentation and advocacy strategies. With extensive courtroom experience, we ensure clients' stories are effectively presented while navigating complex legal requirements to secure protection status.
Deportation Appeals
We challenge deportation orders through appeals to the Immigration Appeal Division, focusing on humanitarian considerations and legal errors. Our approach combines thorough case analysis with persuasive argumentation to reverse unjust removal decisions. We prioritize protecting clients' residency rights through strategic legal interventions.
Temporary Visas
We assist with visitor, work, and study visa applications, ensuring complete documentation packages that demonstrate applicants' intent to comply with Canadian immigration laws. Our services include employer compliance guidance and LMIA support to maximize approval chances for temporary residency permits.
Humanitarian Cases
For applicants without standard eligibility, we prepare humanitarian and compassionate grounds applications highlighting exceptional circumstances. Our creative legal strategies emphasize clients' ties to Canada and potential hardships, crafting compelling narratives to overcome strict immigration requirements through discretionary relief.
People
Larry Butkowsky
Immigration & Refugee Lawyer
Practicing exclusively in immigration law since 1992, Larry combines personal immigrant experience with legal expertise. He leads a team handling complex cases including refugee claims, appeals, and family sponsorships while maintaining ethical standards and client-focused representation.
Sadia Nasir
Legal Assistant / Office Manager
With over seven years of experience, Sadia manages client interactions and application processes while leveraging multilingual skills. She ensures operational efficiency while providing culturally sensitive support to international clients throughout their immigration journeys.
Questions
What immigration services do you specialize in?
We specialize in family sponsorship, refugee claims, deportation appeals, temporary visas, citizenship applications, and humanitarian cases. Our exclusive focus on Canadian immigration law ensures deep expertise across these core areas.
How do you handle complex refugee cases?
We conduct thorough case assessments, prepare detailed documentation packages, and develop strategic legal arguments tailored to individual persecution risks. Our experience includes successful representation before the Refugee Protection Division.
Can you help with urgent immigration matters?
While we prioritize all cases, urgent matters like deportation orders receive immediate attention. We provide expedited consultations and strategic interventions to address time-sensitive immigration challenges.
Do you work with international clients?
Yes, we serve clients globally through virtual consultations and document preparation. Our multilingual team accommodates diverse language needs while maintaining compliance with Canadian immigration requirements.
What makes your firm different?
Our combination of 30+ years' experience, exclusive immigration focus, and personalized approach distinguishes us. We emphasize transparency, ethical representation, and cultural sensitivity while maintaining high success rates in complex cases.
How are legal fees structured?
We provide transparent fee schedules during initial consultations, with options for flat-rate services and payment plans. Costs are determined by case complexity while maintaining competitive rates for our specialized expertise.
Reviews (7)
Zameer Hussain
May 12, 2021
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Thanks God, Thanks to Larry Butkowsky (Butkowsky Immigration Law), We were Refugee Claimants and the Approval was so important to our family and we were lucky to have him as he guided and assisted us before and throughout our hearing. Mr. Larry Butkowsky was fantastic, he was very compassionate towards the clients. All communication was open and clear from the beginning. Larry was very reliable and supportive throughout the entire process. Larry Butkowsky is always willing to listen to his clients, he has a deep understanding of Law and has a strong knowledge of the process. He is creative
Deepak Saud
Dec 27, 2020
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Mr. Larry is very Professional and Responsive. I have seen reviews about not replying to Emails and Phone calls and that's what makes me leave a review about this place. It's been 2 years since he's taking care of my case and whenever I sent him emails regarding any concerns hes replying me back within a couple of minutes. I have dozens of emails in my inbox if anyone wants to see them. Wherever my case will lead me I will have an amazing experience with this place. Highly recommended Professional Team. Wishing you great achievements ahead.
Sajjad Zubair
Jan 22, 2018
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Outstanding personality professionalism ends at him great human always there for you thanks for everything .
Ina Dolezal
Jan 19, 2018
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Larry’s professional work ethics really sooth and comfort me. I was able to get through my anxiety and get my case done successfully. It could never have been done without Larry’s help. Million of thanks and wishes to you. All the best, Larry!!
Malyun Afrah
Jul 16, 2015
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Larry Butkowsky is an outstanding lawyer, very professional, knowledgable , affordable and caring! Larry has done immigration services for me and my extended family members for over 20 year. He is a W.I.N.N.E.R as he won three different immigration files for me! These files are for both obtaining permanent residence status and sponsorships of different family members. Larry is the best lawyer any client could ask for if you want have full confidence that you will win your case!
Ksm Malaba
Jan 22, 2015
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When I went to see Larry for the first time I didn't believe any one could help me with my Immigration troubles. He was professional, courteous, knowledgeable and most importantly he listened to me. He informed me that it would be costly and whilst no guaranties could be made I was making the right decision. That was the best advise ever from the best immigration lawyer in Canada. Thank you Larry Butkowsky for helping me become a new Canadian Citizen.
Suraj Chalise
Dec 01, 2014
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I have known Larry Butkowsky since 2009. On many occasions, I worked with him and he has my respect for his dedication and dependability. He is one of the most respected, dependable and client-friendly practitioners of immigration law in Canada. He is not only understands the Canadian Immigration Law and Policies, but also the process. He always diligently provides the right and viable guidance to his clients during the entire process. He has tremendous compassion for his clients and I am really impressed with his level of commitment to the practice. He is an experienced and reputable attorney
