Practice Areas

Our immigration practice is dedicated to guiding clients through the complexities of Canadian immigration processes, ensuring a smooth transition for individuals and families seeking a new life in Canada. We offer personalized consultations to understand your unique background and assess your eligibility for various immigration programs. Whether you’re applying for permanent residency, citizenship, or visa renewals, or seeking to sponsor a spouse, we provide comprehensive support tailored to your specific needs. Our team carefully evaluates your situation, considering processing times and program requirements, and then recommends the most suitable options to achieve your immigration goals. 

Business Immigration Applications: we have successfully assisted numerous business owners in immigrating to Canada and establishing their own businesses. Our firm has guided these clients through the complexities of business immigration while securing their permanent residency applications. With our expertise and experience, we are committed to supporting you every step of the way. 

Temporary Immigration Applications: We assist clients with all types of temporary immigration applications, including visitor visas, work visas, and student visas. Whether you're looking to visit Canada for a short stay, work for a Canadian employer, or pursue studies at a Canadian institution, our firm provides personalized guidance to ensure a smooth and successful application process.

Permanent Residency and Citizenship Applications: Our firm also offers comprehensive support for permanent residency (PR) applications and citizenship applications. Whether you are seeking to transition from temporary status to PR or are ready to apply for Canadian citizenship, we will help you navigate the eligibility requirements, document preparation, and submission process to achieve your immigration goals.

Judicial Review Applications: If your immigration application has been refused, we offer expert assistance with judicial review applications. This legal process allows you to challenge the refusal of your immigration file in Federal Court. We will assess your case, guide you through the required steps, and advocate on your behalf to ensure that any errors in the decision-making process are addressed.

Writ of Mandamus: If your immigration application decision has been unreasonably delayed, our firm can assist you in filing a writ of mandamus. This legal remedy compels immigration authorities to make a decision on your application when there is an undue delay. We help you navigate the complex process and ensure that your rights are protected, working to resolve your case efficiently.

Kavand Law only accepts a certain number of immigration cases to ensure we can deliver the highest service standards. Clients are ensured confidentiality, ongoing consultation, file storage, and meaningful participation in the direction and presentation of their immigration case. From the initial assessment to the final stages of your application, our goal is to provide clear, strategic advice and ensure a seamless immigration journey. Whether you need assistance with business immigration, spouse sponsorship, or visa renewals, we are here to help you navigate the process with confidence and achieve your desired outcomes.

We offer comprehensive estate planning services, helping clients protect their assets and secure their legacies for future generations. Our services include drafting wills, setting up trusts, and navigating probate. We assist with preparing powers of attorney for personal property and personal care, ensuring that your wishes are clearly documented and legally enforceable. Whether you need to plan for the distribution of your estate or make arrangements for your care, our firm is dedicated to providing strategic guidance and peace of mind for all your estate planning needs.

We assist our clients with:

• Will

• Power of Attorney / Personal Care

• Power of Attorney / Property

• Limited Scope Power of Attorney

Our lawyers also provide Notary Public service (sometimes referred to as a “Commissioner of Oaths”. Such notary services are normally needed in one of the two following scenarios:

Notarizing signatures on legal documents:  You may need your signature on official legal documents (such as an affidavit, statutory declaration, government form etc.) authenticated before a lawyer. Accordingly, you will sign the document in front of the Notary Public, and she will authenticate it if it matches the signature on your IDs.

Certifying true copies of original documents:  Such notarizations involve taking a photocopy of your document (whether it is a form of identification or if they are transcripts, degrees, diplomas, certificates etc.) and certifying them as true copies of the original documents which have not been altered in any way.

You will need to bring the following to your appointment for notary services:

1-  The document you want to be notarized

If the document requires you to write information on it, please fill in all of the applicable spaces and information beforehand. Also, please remember to not sign any documents you want notarized until you are in the presence of the lawyer.

2-  Two pieces of valid ID. You will need to bring in the following types of identification:

– Primary ID: This must be a government-issued photo ID (eg. Driver’s License, Canadian Passport, Citizenship Card, Permanent Resident Card etc.).

– Secondary ID: The second piece of ID could simply be another photo ID as per the above list, or it could be a non-photo ID such as a SIN Card or a Credit Card.

Who can be a notary public in Ontario? 

A notary public has all the powers for taking affidavits and can verify that signatures, marks and copies of documents are true or genuine. According to the Ontario Notaries Act, every certified lawyer is automatically eligible for taking affidavits.

What is a commissioner for taking affidavits? 

A commissioner for taking affidavits is a person who can legally administer an oath, affirmation or declaration that a legal document is true or genuine.

 Your question: Can Your lawyer provide me with legal advice regarding the document I want to notarize? 

Our answer: No, our lawyers cannot provide you with legal advice about the documents being notarized. As the documents our lawyers notarize for you may eventually be sent to all different types of government agencies, courts, or other authorities (whether in Canada or a different country), they cannot provide you with advice about what those institutions require or the next steps to take in your matter. All they can do is follow your instructions and notarize the documents based on the requirements for a Notary Public in Ontario.