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Immigration Attorney In Mississauga, Ontario
We are a team of licensed immigration consultants and lawyers based in Mississauga, a city where over 53% of residents were born outside Canada, and where we have been part of that story ourselves. At IPJ Immigration Solution Inc, for over 20 years, we have been helping families and individuals turn their Canadian dreams into reality, one application, one story, one life at a time.
Trusted Immigration Lawyers with Over 20 Years of Experience in Mississauga, Ontario
Our office is at 601-165 Dundas St. W., in the heart of Mississauga, steps from Cooksville and the Hurontario corridor. We work with clients from Erin Mills to Port Credit, Malton to Streetsville. In a city where over 53% of residents were born outside Canada, immigration is not an occasional life event. It is the ongoing story of the community itself. Every file we open carries that weight, and we treat it accordingly.
"We get it because we have lived it. As immigrants ourselves, we remember the paperwork, the waiting, the worry. That is exactly why we do this work, to make your path smoother than ours was."
Whether you need a work permit for one of Mississauga’s major pharmaceutical employers, a spousal sponsorship, or honest guidance after a difficult refusal, we provide clear answers and a real path forward.
20+ Years Serving Ontario Residents
Established, proven track record
RCIC and Lawyer Expertise Under One Roof
Dual-licensed team on every file
Solutions Tailored to Your Exact Situation
No generic advice
Meticulous Document Preparation
No detail missed
Regular Updates Throughout
You are never left wondering
Immigration Services We Handle in Mississauga, Ontario
From Cooksville and City Centre to Erin Mills and Port Credit, we help you navigate every stage of your Canadian immigration journey.
Permanent Residence
Build your future in Canada:
- Express Entry (Federal Skilled Worker, Canadian Experience Class, Federal Skilled Trades)
- Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP)
- Family Sponsorship (Spousal, Parent/Grandparent, Dependent Children)
- Economic Pilot Programs
Temporary Residence
Visit, study, or work in Canada:
- Visitor Visas (TRV, Super Visa, Visitor Record Extensions)
- Study Permits (with expert SOP guidance)
- Work Permits (LMIA-based, LMIA-exempt, Open Work Permits)
- Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA)
Family Sponsorship
Reunite with your loved ones:
- Spousal & Partner Sponsorship (Inland/Outland)
- Parent & Grandparent Sponsorship
- Dependent Children
- Other Family Members
Study Permits
Pursue Canadian education:
- Study Permit Applications with SOP guidance
- Post-Graduation Work Permits
- Study Permit Extensions
Work Permits
Join Canada’s workforce:
- LMIA-Based Work Permits
- LMIA-Exempt (ICT, CUSMA, International Mobility)
- Post-Graduation Work Permits (PGWP)
- Spousal Open Work Permits (SOWP)
Express Entry
Fast-track permanent residence:
- Express Entry Profile Creation & Strategy
- CRS Score Optimization
- Post-ITA Application Support
- Provincial Nominee Program Integration
Inadmissibility & Complex Cases
Overcome barriers:
- Criminal Rehabilitation
- Temporary Resident Permits
- Medical Inadmissibility Responses
- Misrepresentation Issues
- Procedural Fairness Letters
- Humanitarian & Compassionate Applications
PR Status Maintenance
Protect your permanent residence:
- PR Card Renewal
- Residency Obligation Calculations
- Permanent Resident Travel Documents
Citizenship Applications
Complete your Canadian journey:
- Citizenship by Grant (for Permanent Residents)
- Citizenship Test Preparation
- Proof of Citizenship
- Citizenship Certificates
Not Sure Which Option Is Right for You?
Every situation is unique. We’ll assess your eligibility, explain your options, and guide you toward the temporary residence pathway that best fits your goals.
Why Mississauga Is Different
Why Immigration in Mississauga, Ontario Comes with Unique Challenges
Mississauga is a city where over 53% of residents were born outside Canada and Peel Region holds the highest proportion of immigrants in Ontario. That creates unique situations we handle every day.
1
Work Permits for Mississauga's Fast-Moving Job Market
Mississauga holds the Canadian headquarters of AstraZeneca, Bayer, GSK, Haleon, and over a dozen other multinationals. A job offer here can expire before a delayed or incorrectly filed work permit clears IRCC. We build work permit files that keep pace with Mississauga's hiring timelines.
2
A Previous Refusal With No Clear Explanation
Urdu and Arabic together represent nearly 10% of Mississauga's population, yet IRCC's portal, deadlines, and correspondence are in English and French only. A misread notice or misunderstood refusal letter can lead to preventable, compounding errors. We identify exactly what went wrong and rebuild your case before anything is resubmitted.
3
Inadmissibility Issues That Need Legal Strategy, Fast
Toronto Pearson International Airport sits within Mississauga's boundaries. Arrivals who encounter inadmissibility issues at the border, travellers who discover a status lapse after returning from abroad, and clients who need an urgent Temporary Resident Permit before a firm deadline all require fast, accurate legal responses. We assess every admissibility situation carefully before a single form is filed.
4
Navigating Spousal and Family Sponsorship
South Asian communities representing over 18% of Mississauga's population by 2021 Census data make family sponsorship one of the most common case types we handle here. These files require thorough proof of genuine relationship, and the inland vs. outland decision affects both timeline and strategy. We build files that hold together under scrutiny.
5
Moving From Study Permit to Permanent Residence
The University of Toronto Mississauga and Sheridan College's Hazel McCallion Campus draw students from over 130 countries. Approximately 38% of UTM graduates go on to settle in Mississauga. PGWP eligibility depends on permit conditions set years earlier. We guide students through this transition before problems appear, not after.
6
Sponsoring Parents or Grandparents From Abroad
Large extended families are central to Mississauga's South Asian, Filipino, and Chinese communities. Parent and Grandparent sponsorship spaces are allocated by annual lottery, and incomplete applications are set aside without appeal. We ensure your application is complete and competitive from day one.
Choose the Option That Feels Right for You
Two ways to work with us, choose the level of support that fits your situation, confidence, and complexity.
Option 1
Guided Application Review
You stay in control of your application. We support you and review every detail.
This option is perfect if you want to prepare your own application but don’t want to risk mistakes or refusals. You stay hands‑on, and we stay beside you, guiding you, checking your documents, and making sure your final submission is strong, accurate, and complete.
Why Choose This Option
- You want to stay in control of your application, but you don't want to risk missing something important.
- You feel comfortable preparing and submitting your documents, yet you want a legal team to double-check your work.
- You want to avoid delays, refusals, or stressful surprises in the application process.
- You want clear guidance, a plan, templates, and corrections that show you exactly what to do next.
What's Included
- A focused strategy call to confirm your eligibility and plan your documents.
- A custom checklist and professionally written templates to guide your application preparation.
- A full legal audit with clear corrections and explanations.
- A final call to verify your application before you submit it.
This path gives you the perfect balance: you prepare your application with confidence, knowing a legal team is reviewing every important detail.
Option 2
Full Care Representation
We take care of everything for you.
If you’re busy, overwhelmed, or dealing with a complex case, this option gives you complete peace of mind. You share your story and your documents, and our team handles the entire application with care, precision, and ongoing communication. You never have to worry about what to do next or whether something was done correctly.
Why Choose This Option
- You want a stress‑free, fully managed experience from start to finish.
- You have a complex situation (refusals, inadmissibility, multi‑step cases) and want strong legal guidance.
- You prefer a team to prepare, upload, organize, and monitor your application for you.
- You want consistent updates and a steady legal partner who stays with you throughout your journey.
What's Included
- Complete drafting and preparation of your entire application package.
- Full management of your IRCC portal.
- Communication with IRCC on your behalf.
- Regular updates, guidance, and support until you receive a final decision from IRCC.
How to Get Started with Your Mississauga Immigration Application
Book a consultation directly or start with the guided questionnaire and hear back within 24 hours. Whether your next step involves a work permit, a spousal sponsorship, or building your path to PR after studying in Mississauga, our team is ready. Reach us in whatever way feels comfortable.
Book a Consultation
Free 15‑Minute Discovery Call
A short conversation to understand your situation and help you choose between Full Care Representation and Guided Application Review.
Paid 45‑Minute Consultation
A focused session for specific needs such as strategy, refusals, restoring status, or detailed immigration questions.
Clear, practical guidance tailored to your case.
Start With a Guided Questionnaire
Complete a short questionnaire to help us understand your comfort level, your timeline, and the complexity of your situation. A licensed consultant will review your answers and get back to you within 24 hours with a clear, personalized recommendation.
No matter which option you choose, you’ll receive clear, honest guidance from a team that cares about your future.
Professional Fee Schedule
All professional fees are fixed for Guided Application Review and quoted after consultation for Full Care. Government filing fees, biometrics, medical exams, translations, and notarizations are separate costs paid directly by you.
Temporary Residence
| Application Category | Professional Verified | Full Representation |
|---|---|---|
|
Visitor Visa (TRV) |
$850 |
$1,850 |
|
Visitor Record (visitor status extension) |
$350 |
$750 |
|
Super Visa (per parent/couple) |
$1,200 |
$2,500 |
|
Study Permit (incl. SOP guidance) |
$1,400 |
$3,000 |
|
Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) |
$550 |
$1,200 |
|
Spousal Open Work Permit (SOWP) |
$1,100 |
$2,400 |
|
LMIA (Employer Side – Application & Ads) |
N/A |
$5,500 |
|
LMIA-based Work Permit (Applicant) |
$1,100 |
$2,200 |
|
LMIA-exempt (IMP/CUSMA/ICT) |
$1,600 |
$3,500 |
|
LMIA-exempt (Significant Benefit) |
$3,200 |
$7,000 |
|
International Experience Canada |
$1,000 |
$2,200 |
Permanent Residence
| Application Category | Professional Verified | Full Representation |
|---|---|---|
|
Express Entry Profile + Strategy |
$750 |
$1,500 |
|
Express Entry (Post-ITA full file) |
$2,100 |
$4,500 |
|
PNP: Provincial Nomination Only |
$1,800 |
$4,000 |
|
PNP: Full PR Stage (Post-Nomination) |
$1,650 |
$3,800 |
|
Economic Pilots (Agri-Food/Caregiver) |
$2,200 |
$5,000 |
|
Spousal Sponsorship (Inland/Outland) |
$2,500 |
$5,500 |
|
Parent/Grandparent Sponsorship |
2,550 |
$5,000 |
|
Dependent Child |
$1,600 |
$3,500 |
Inadmissibility
| Application Category | Professional Verified | Full Representation |
|---|---|---|
|
Humanitarian & Compassionate (H&C) |
N/A |
$7,000 |
|
Response to PFL (Procedural Fairness) |
N/A |
$2,500 |
|
Criminal Rehab (Non-Serious) |
N/A |
$4,000 |
|
Criminal Rehab (Serious) |
N/A |
$6,500 |
|
Temporary Resident Permit (TRP) |
N/A |
$4,500 |
|
Status Restoration |
$600 |
$1,200 |
Residency and Citizenship
| Application Category | Professional Verified | Full Representation |
|---|---|---|
|
PR Card Renewal |
$550 |
$1,200 |
|
Proof/Grant of Citizenship |
$650 |
$1,500 |
All fees are in CAD and exclude 13% HST. Custom quotes are provided for unusually complex cases. No hidden charges, everything is confirmed in writing before we begin.
Additional Costs
Third-Party & Government
- Government processing fees
- Biometrics appointments ($85)
- Medical examinations ($200–$450)
- Certified translations (varies)
- Police certificates ($50–$150)
- Courier and notarisation fees
Government fees are subject to change. We update these prices as soon as we receive official notice from the government.
Third-Party & Government
What the Consultation Covers
Timelines
Timelines and What Helps Your Mississauga File Move Faster
IRCC processing times shift with application volume and staffing, and no timeline is guaranteed. Always verify current processing times using IRCC's official tool before planning around them. What you can control is how well your Mississauga application is prepared before it leaves your hands.
Study Permit
4–8 weeks
Varies significantly by country of origin
Express Entry (Post-ITA)
~6 months
After receiving Invitation to Apply
Spousal Sponsorship
15–21 months
Outland ~15 months, Inland ~21 months
Parent/Grandparent Sponsorship
24–36 months
Subject to program intake availability
What Prevents Delays
Complete Documentation
Mississauga employers move fast, a missing support document can send a work permit file back to square one. We audit every page against the official checklist before anything leaves our office.
Consistency Across Forms
Dates and names must match across every form, letter, and supporting document. A mismatch between your UTM transcripts and your IRCC application can trigger unnecessary delays. We cross-check every detail before submission.
Quick Responses to IRCC
IRCC may request documents or clarifications at any stage, missed windows can stall a file for months. In Full Care, we monitor your file and respond within required timeframes. You never miss a deadline you did not know existed.
Organised Evidence
A disorganised file slows assessment, IRCC officers process thousands of applications and an unlabelled file works against you. We label and index every application from the cover letter to the final tab. Organisation directly affects how quickly your file moves.
Why Mississauga Residents Choose IPJ Immigration Solutions
Choosing the right immigratMississauga is one of the most immigrant-shaped cities in Canada. Over half the population was born somewhere else. The people who walk through our door are not abstractions. They are the reason this city is what it is, and they deserve to be treated that way.ion support can make all the difference in your permanent residence journey. Here’s what sets IPJ Immigration apart:
Two Decades of Ontario Experience
When our firm began, Express Entry did not exist. IRCC was still processing paper files. Ontario's Provincial Nominee Program streams looked nothing like they do today. Over two decades, we have navigated every major shift in Canadian immigration policy and brought that context to every file we open. We are not learning the system alongside you. We have watched it change from the inside.
We Have Been Where You Are
The people on our team have personal experience with immigration. That shapes how patiently we explain procedures, how seriously we take every concern, and how personally we care about what happens on decision day. We know what it feels like to wait on a decision that determines where your life goes next. That experience is not a marketing point. It is where we came from.
RCIC and Lawyer Combination
Our immigration consultants are RCIC-licensed through the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC) and members of CAPIC. Our immigration lawyer holds a Juris Doctor from Osgoode Hall Law School and is licensed with the Law Society of Ontario, and is a member of CILA. This combination means your file can be handled at any level, from Express Entry profile strategy to complex inadmissibility cases to Federal Court judicial reviews, without referring you elsewhere at the moment it matters most.
Meticulous Attention to Detail
A single unsigned declaration can delay a file. A date discrepancy across two documents can trigger a Procedural Fairness Letter. A form left blank on one field is grounds for return. These are not hypothetical risks. They are patterns we see in files that arrive after a refusal. We conduct a full legal audit of every application before it reaches IRCC. Nothing leaves our office unchecked.
You Are Not Just a File Number
We are not a high-volume processing centre. We are a small, focused team. The person who opens your file is the same person who reviews it at every stage and speaks with you before it is submitted. When a question comes from IRCC, someone who has read your entire application handles it. That is not a policy we advertise. It is how we operate.
Success With Difficult Cases
We have handled Procedural Fairness Letter responses where the reply window was days away. We have helped clients restore status within the 90-day window. We have guided clients through criminal inadmissibility files requiring Federal Court intervention, and supported urgent Temporary Resident Permit situations involving arrivals at Pearson. If your situation is complicated, start with our free 15-minute discovery call and tell us what you are facing. We will give you an honest assessment of where things stand.
The People Behind Your Application
Based in Mississauga and serving clients across the Greater Toronto Area, our team combines RCIC licensing and legal expertise with over two decades of hands-on experience in Canadian immigration.
Irena Bartoszewicz Szajna
Irena has extensive experience in immigration law, with a background in physics and entrepreneurship. As the founding RCIC of IPJ Immigration Solutions, she has guided thousands of clients through Canada’s immigration system over more than two decades.
Paulina Harirbafan
Paulina holds a law degree from Osgoode Hall and joined the team in 2015 as an RCIC. She brings in-depth knowledge from her experience as in-house counsel, strengthening the firm’s legal and regulatory perspective on every file.
Justyna Szajna
A graduate of Queen’s University, Justyna offers a holistic approach to immigration with a focus on client care and stress management, ensuring every client feels supported and informed throughout their journey.
What Our Clients Say
Our clients come to us from across Mississauga and the wider Greater Toronto Area, including Brampton, Oakville, Milton, and Toronto. Their words reflect what we work to deliver on every file: clarity, honest guidance, and real results.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Yes. Mississauga is our home. Our office is at 601-165 Dundas St. W., Mississauga, ON L5B 2N6, on Dundas Street West in the heart of the city we have served for over 20 years. We are not a virtual firm that added Mississauga to a service area map. Consultations are available in person and virtually. You can directly Book Your Consultation Here
It depends on the service and the path you choose. For spousal sponsorship, Guided Application Review is $2,500 and Full Care starts at $5,500. For Express Entry post-ITA, Guided is $2,100 and Full Care starts at $4,500. A study permit is $1,400 (Guided) or $3,000 (Full Care). Government filing fees, biometrics, and medical exams are separate and paid directly to IRCC. All fees are in Canadian dollars and subject to 13% HST. A clear fixed quote is confirmed in writing before any work begins.
Both paths deliver the same professional standard. Guided Review is a strong fit if you are organised, hands-on, and want expert oversight without surrendering full control. You manage your own application while we provide a strategy call, a custom checklist, a full legal audit, and a final review call before submission. Full Care is the right choice if your case is complex, if you have had a previous refusal, or if you want IPJ to manage every step with IRCC from start to finish. Start with our free 15-minute discovery call and we will tell you honestly which path fits your situation. If you begin with Guided Review and decide to upgrade before submission, the full fee is credited toward Full Care.
A refusal is not the end of your options, but the right next step depends entirely on why it happened. We review your refusal letter in full, identify what went wrong, and assess whether the right move is a stronger reapplication, a Procedural Fairness Letter response, an appeal to the Immigration Appeal Division, or a judicial review in Federal Court. Our immigration lawyer and RCIC team have handled complex refusal files at all of these levels. Book a paid 45-minute consultation for a clear assessment of your options before making any decisions.
Spousal sponsorship timelines depend on whether your application is outland, where your spouse remains outside Canada during processing, or inland, where both of you are in Canada. Outland applications currently process in approximately 15 months. Inland applications generally take closer to 21 months. Parent and Grandparent Sponsorship runs 24 to 36 months, subject to program intake. Always verify current timelines using IRCC's official processing times tool. A complete, well-organised application is the single biggest factor in reducing avoidable delays, and that is something we help you control.
Start planning before you graduate, not after. Your Post-Graduation Work Permit eligibility is determined by your program length and the conditions on your original study permit, so errors made at the study permit stage can create complications years later. Once you have your PGWP, you begin building Canadian work experience that qualifies you for Express Entry under the Canadian Experience Class. We recommend booking a strategy session in your final year so your pathway to permanent residence is clear before your status changes. We guide students through this transition before problems appear, not after.
Your Mississauga Immigration Journey Starts Here
We have seen the relief on a parent’s face when a spousal sponsorship is approved. We have celebrated with students who earned their PR after years of hard work. We have watched families reunite at Pearson Airport after being apart too long. That is why we do this. Not for the paperwork. For the people. Whether you are in Mississauga, Brampton, Oakville, Toronto, or anywhere across the GTA, we are here when you are ready.
Free 15-Minute Discovery Call
A short conversation to understand your situation and help you choose between Full Care Representation and Guided Application Review.
Paid 45-Minute Consultation
A focused session for specific needs such as strategy, refusals, restoring status, or detailed immigration questions. Clear, practical guidance tailored to your case.
Start With a Guided Questionnaire
Complete a short questionnaire to help us understand your comfort level, your timeline, and the complexity of your situation. A licensed consultant will review your answers and get back to you within 24 hours with a clear, personalized recommendation.