Refugee Lawyer Vancouver BC

Looking for a refugee lawyer in Vancouver? 

Vayeghan Litigation has acted for numerous individuals who have sought refugee protection in Canada. Our Vancouver refugee lawyer works with a range of clients regardless of citizenship to provide the best representation for their refugee applications.

The Firm’s founder, Mo Vayeghan, is a former Crown Prosecutor in British Columbia who has extensive experience arguing cases before the courts. Mr. Vayeghan is a nationally recognized lawyer, whose knowledge and experience have been heard through legal commentary provided to Canadian news outlets such as CBC News, The Vancouver Sun, The National Post, and The Star. Mr. Vayeghan has a proven track record of obtaining successful results for refugee claimants from nearly every part of the world.

The Firm understands that many refugee clients are in desperate need to start their refugee claims as soon as possible. That is why the Firm is committed to providing fast and accessible legal representation to its refugee clients. If you are facing an immediate personal deadline for submitting your refugee claim, please contact our office immediately.

Are you looking to claim refugee status in Canada?

Claiming refugee status in Canada has legal requirements. Individuals must have a reasonable fear of persecution if they were to return to their own home country. 

This persecution must be based on any one (or more) of the five factors below:

1. Race

2. Religion

3. Nationality

4. Political Opinion

5. Membership in a social group, such as gender and sexual orientation (LGBT)

Furthermore, a refugee applicant can be successful if it is found that the applicant is in “need of protection” in his or her home country. This can be the result of evidence showing that the applicant is at risk of torture or cruel and unusual treatment in his or her country of origin. The success of this type of refugee claim typically requires that the police force of the applicant’s home country is unable or unwilling to provide protection.

NEW: We have a FAQ for commonly asked Canadian Refugee Claims questions.

What is a refugee status applicant?

Individuals who are inside Canada, and believe that the above factors applies to them, are able to make a refugee claim. It is important to note that if you have made a refugee claim at Port of Entry (POE), such as the first airport or land crossing that you stop at in Canada, you must submit a Basis of Claim (BOC) form within 15 days. As each individual’s case is unique, there may be other requirements and timelines to consider. 

The refugee claim is made to a special court-like body called the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada (IRB). Submitting this application by itself, however, does not confer permanent residence or Canadian citizenship to the individual. The application must first be approved by the Immigration and Refugee Board.  If your refugee application is rejected, you may have a possibility of appeal. 

Once the applicant is approved, this legally entitles the individual to apply for Canadian permanent residence, and eventually, citizenship.

Why hire a refugee lawyer in Vancouver? 

If you are inside Canada and wish to obtain refugee protection, retaining a Vancouver lawyer before submitting your refugee documents can be critical to your case. Obtaining refugee status in Canada is a complex undertaking that has strict requirements and timelines. 

Vayeghan Litigation has extensive experience in immigration law. While there are many immigration lawyers in Vancouver B.C., the Firm’s area of focus is on a specific area of immigration law, namely, refugee law. Working with a refugee lawyer from the Firm provides individuals with legal guidance through the entire refugee claim process.

Ensuring your highest chances of a successful refugee claim

With an increased number of refugee applications, the existing legal structures and processing times have become longer. Many individuals report that working with a refugee lawyer, has helped advance their applications smoothly and successfully. 

The Firm’s clients include refugee applicants from countries as diverse as:

• Colombia

• Mali

• Guatemala

• Iran

• Turkmenistan

• Syria

• Yemen

• Papua New Guinea

• Saudi Arabia

• Chile

LEGAL FEES

The Firm is committed to providing legal representation to those who are fleeing persecution. We will work with you to come up with a fee arrangement that meets your personal financial circumstances. Where necessary, the Firm is happy to provide its clients with monthly payment plans.

Legal fees for refugee matters are charged on a “fixed fee” or “flat fee” basis. After an initial consultation, Mr. Vayeghan will request a fixed fee that will cover the legal costs for handling your case from the moment the Firm is retained until its conclusion before the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada.

The amount that Mr. Vayeghan will request for the fixed fee will depend on the complexity of your case and the number of family members included in your refugee application. Simpler cases will attract lower fees, while more complicated files demand higher fees.

We believe that our fixed fee system is more advantageous to our clients as opposed to the usual per hour lawyer fee structure. This is because under our fixed fee system, you will know from the very beginning the exact dollar amount that your refugee application will cost. This means that there will not be any hidden fees, and your legal costs will always be controlled as the Firm will never charge you more than the agreed upon fixed fee.

CONSULTATION

Working with an experienced refugee lawyer can help you and your family put forward your strongest case to the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada. For a detailed discussion of your case, please email law@mvlitigation.com or call 778-327-2565 for a preliminary consultation.