Your trusted connection to a new beginning in Canada and the World

We navigate the complex Canadian visa landscape to maximize your chances of approval.

• Visitor visas and extensions of stay
• Study permits for Canadian institutions
• Closed and open work permits
• Spousal or common-law partner work permits
• Super visas for parents and grandparents
• Transit visas through Canada

We develop tailored strategies for your path to permanent residence in Canada.

• Express Entry: Federal Skilled Worker, Canadian Experience Class, Federal Skilled Trades
• Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) — all provinces
• Family sponsorship: spouse, common-law partner, dependent children, parents and grandparents
• Refugee class and complementary protection
• Humanitarian and Compassionate (H&C)
• Temporary resident permit while awaiting PR

We support businesses and investors seeking to establish or expand in Canada.

• Work permits for executives and key personnel of multinational companies
• Investor and entrepreneur visas (Start-Up Visa, Self-Employed)
• CUSMA/USMCA: special categories for US and Mexican citizens
• Intra-company transfers (ICT)
• Corporate immigration compliance and internal audits
• Global workforce mobility strategy

We provide comprehensive support in international protection processes, with a human rights-based approach.

• Preparation and submission of the claim to the Refugee Protection Division (RPD)
• RPD hearings: argumentation strategy and evidence
• Pre-Removal Risk Assessment (PRRA)
• Humanitarian and Compassionate (H&C) applications as an alternative or complement
• Coordination with refugee support organizations
• Advisory to refugee claimants at all stages of the process

When an immigration decision goes against you, we build a solid strategy to reverse it.

• Appeals to the Refugee Appeal Division (RAD)
• Appeals to the Immigration Appeal Division (IAD)
• Denied sponsorship appeals
• Inadmissibility appeals and deportation orders
• Case file analysis and errors of law or fact
• Representation before immigration administrative tribunals

If you have an active removal order, the PRRA may be your last opportunity to demonstrate that you face real risks if returned to your country.

• What is PRRA? Assessment of risk before removal
• Eligibility: who can submit an application
• Preparation of new evidence: current risks in your country of origin
• Legal argumentation based on human rights and international protection
• Coordination with immigration lawyer in complex cases
• Critical deadlines and procedural strategy

We challenge administrative decisions before the Federal Court of Canada when there are errors of law or procedure.

• Application for leave for judicial review before the Federal Court
• Analysis of RPD, RAD, IAD and IRCC decisions
• Errors of law, reasonableness and procedural fairness
• Preparation of legal memoranda and written argumentation
• Coordination with litigation lawyer for the federal hearing
• Honest assessment of chances of success

In certain cases, it is possible to ask the same tribunal or officer to reconsider its decision with new evidence or additional arguments.

• Reconsideration requests to IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada)
• Reconsideration for manifest errors in the original decision
• New evidence not available at the time of the decision
• Material changes in the circumstances of the case
• Difference between reconsideration, appeal and judicial review
• Strategy to maximize chances in a second evaluation

If you or a family member have been declared inadmissible to Canada, there are legal mechanisms to overcome that barrier.

• Authorization to Return to Canada (ARC) after deportation or exclusion
• Overcoming inadmissibility for health reasons
• Overcoming inadmissibility for criminal history (rehabilitation, record suspension)
• Inadmissibility for security and human rights reasons
• Financial inadmissibility: demonstrating economic solvency
• Assessment of the impact on the immigration file and corrective strategy

We support organizations, institutions, and individuals in designing and implementing human rights-based projects with measurable impact.

• Human rights policy design and institutional frameworks
• Training programs for organizations on human rights standards
• Research and documentation of human rights situations
• Strategic advocacy and reporting to international bodies
• Capacity-building for civil society and NGOs
• Human rights due diligence for businesses operating in Canada

Tafur Connections provides comprehensive, results-driven representation to individuals facing discrimination and harassment under the Canadian Human Rights Act and provincial codes.

• Jurisdictional assessments to identify the right forum for your complaint
• Strategic filing before the federal and provincial levels. Canadian Human Rights Commissions (CHRC)
• Representation in mediation and conciliation proceedings
• Formal advocacy at the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal
• Complaints related to discrimination by employers, landlords, and service providers
• Harassment and workplace discrimination cases