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Click Here for Case Details [1], we successfully secured a 'stay' order from the Federal Court of Canada, on an emergency basis, to stop the deportation of a family to Honduras. This family was subsequently able to make a new application for humanitarian and compassionate consideration from within Canada.

Business Immigration
In Yazdanian v. Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, Click Here for Case Details [2], the main issue was the definition of 'entrepreneur' as contained in the former Immigration Act. Through the presentation of evidence and close cross-examination of the immigration officer who made the negative decision, we were able to win our client's case on the basis that he could provide the active management required and that 'western' business experience should not be the governing factor in assessing experience.

Constitutional Law/Aboriginal/First Nations Rights
In Watt v. Leibelt, Click Here for Case Details [3] , our firm asserted the Constitutional rights of a trans-border First Nations person whose people's traditional territory lay on either side of the Canada/USA border. This complex piece of litigation has been in process for 13 years and has proceeded through three levels of immigration/Federal Court.

Danger Opinion/Criminality
In Alyea v. Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, Click Here for Case Details [4], we argued on behalf of our client that the 'danger opinion' issued against him for his criminal conduct had not properly considered all the evidence presented to the decision maker.

Family Sponsorship/Adoption
In Minister of Citizenship and Immigration v. Khosa, Click Here for Case Details [5] , we defended our client’s interests in sponsoring his adopted son against an appeal filed by the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration.

Other cases of note:

1. Keymanesh v. Minister of Citizenship and Immigration - fairness of notice given to client before denying application from inside Canada for humanitarian and compassionate consideration. Click Here for Case Details [6]
2. Minister for Public Safety v. Welch and Romero - rights of detained persons to be released, Click Here for Case Details [7]

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There are five reasons why you may wish to consider hiring our law firm:

1. Comfort
   Many of our clients are well-educated professionals and businesspersons. They manage large work forces and funds but when it comes to the best interests of their Canadian immigration law needs, they do not want to do it by themselves. They want the comfort of an experienced and knowledgeable law firm assisting them with the process. Canadian immigration law can be quite complex at times, especially as new laws are created and implemented. It is important to know what your legal rights are and the correct process to follow in achieving your immigration goal. We provide the comfort you need. Think of Suleman & Co. as your private 'immigration department' - advising and helping you every step of the way to Canada.
2. Special Issues
   Sometimes past criminal convictions, medical ailments, security issues, missing records, past failed applications, misstatements and other sensitive topics can create 'special issues' regarding your admissibility to Canada as a permanent immigrant, visitor, worker, or student. If one or more of these 'special issues' affects your case, you most likely need the services of trained and qualified lawyers at Suleman & Co.
3. A Shortage of Time
   Time is always a valuable commodity. Many of our clients are simply too busy to initiate and follow through with their own immigration applications. At Suleman & Co. we provide the necessary commitment of time to your immigration needs so you can spend your time on other matters.
4. Navigating the Bureaucracy
   Citizenship and Immigration Canada is a complex bureaucracy. In addition to having 'visa posts' around the world, immigration delivery networks across Canada and implementing the Government of Canada's immigration policies, CIC is also in the midst of significant changes as it implements a new Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. In this maze of decision-makers and shifting policy approaches, it is important to have a navigator who makes sure that you reach your destination - the issuance of a visa of your choice. While CIC has an excellent and informative website it is often difficult to make meaning of the information provided. We understand what CIC means and can interpret it for you and in your best interests.
5. Multicultural Sensitivity
   Immigration law is one of the most 'multicultural' areas of law practice in Canada. It requires sensitivity to the cultures, languages, customs and traditions of peoples from around the world. With our multi-lingual staff and our past experience in assisting immigrants from all over the world, we pride ourselves on our firms 'multicultural sensitivity'. Whatever your linguistic and cultural needs, we believe that we can rise to the challenge.

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