Azzi Law Professional Corporation
2430 Don Reid Drive, Suite 206 K1H 1E1 Ottawa, ON, Canada

Azzi Law is proud to announce that we are a 2021 Top Choice Award Nominee! This is our fourth nomination, having won the Top Choice Award for top immigration law services in 2018, 2019, and 2020. Voting is now open and if you feel that we have earned your vote, we would appreciate your support. Winning the Top Choice Award is one of the largest endorsements a business can receive within North America, so this is a BIG deal! You can vote for us here {https://topchoiceawards.com/vote?survey_id=fpzjoUaI}. Thank you for your time and we appreciate your vote!

New border measures have been introduced to protect Canadian public health.

The Immigration Appeal Division (IAD) of the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada (IRB) will consider prioritizing the processing of certain immigration appeals involving persons significantly and personally affected by the situation arising from the devastating explosion in Beirut, Lebanon.

Notice - Immigration and consular assistance for those affected by the tragedy in Beirut.

Canada: a safe destination for individuals fleeing Lebanon. Read the article to see what our lawyers are saying about it.

Call for Lawyers This is a call for Lebanese lawyers, inside and outside Lebanon, to work together for bringing the ongoing situation in Lebanon to the attention of international human rights bodies. The current situation in Lebanon is a result of 30 years of abuses of power at the highest levels of government, gross mismanagement and syphoning of public funds, exploitation of state resources, and human rights violations. With its devastating and prolonged impact on the Leban...ese state and its humanitarian consequences on the lives of citizens, corruption in Lebanon has caused great suffering. A crime against the Lebanese people. For those interested, please contact Bassam Azzi via email at [email protected]

People around the world were horrified by the blast that shook Beirut on 4 August 2020, killing hundreds and injuring thousands more. Many have also lost their homes and livelihoods at a time when Lebanon is going through a crippling economic crisis. The effects of the crisis are also being felt by Lebanese international students, who depend on money from their families since their study permits do not allow them to work full-time. For students in these circumstances in Canad...a, there are legal options. Azzi Law will be holding a virtual legal clinic on 14 August 2020, between 1 and 4pm, to provide legal advice free of charge to Lebanese international students. To sign up, simply book a spot no later than 12 August 2020 by clicking here: https://www.azzilawcorp.com/ebooking/ For related inquiries, or should interest in this event exceed the current capacity, please send us an e-mail at [email protected] and will do our best to accommodate you.

Legal practitioners in foreign jurisdictions, including Canada, are starting to see claims for refugee protection flowing out of the current situation in Lebanon. Author: Bassam Azzi #azzilawpc

Here is the truth about a few common claims circulating on social media and online forums about immigration to Canada .

Checkout the latest update on legal proceedings involving Qatar's air blockade dispute.

Read the latest article contribution to Beirut Today by one of our lawyers!

Canada is definitely a good place to call home!! Happy Canada Day everyone

What can you do with $20? If you're looking to sponsor your common-law partner, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada may require you to complete the Statutory Declaration of Common-law Union form. Although Notaring can't help you find a partner , they can definitely notarize the form so you can live happily ever after.

The coronavirus pandemic has been an exceptionally challenging time for Canadians. While the country came to a standstill, we at Azzi Law worked harder than ever to offer additional accessible legal services to those who need it. As such, we have partnered with Notaring to offer hassle-free remote online notarization. Notaring empowers individuals and businesses to connect with a notary public to sign and notarize documents entirely online. For those who still wish to notarize documents in person, our staff at Azzi Law will gladly assist you. Today more than ever, we are with you every step of the way! To learn more, visit notaring.com

As of today, Canada will allow immediate family members of Canadian citizens and permanent residents to cross the Canada-US border into the country.

Are you a temporary foreign worker who has been affected by the COVID-19 situation? Do you qualify for EI or CERB? Read our blog to learn more.

Over the last few weeks, we've had many inquiries about Canada's new pilot projects for caregivers offering a direct pathway to permanent residence. We hope this can answer many of your questions.

IMPORTANT: The IRB and IRCC have implemented new measures regarding COVID-19. Hearings, ceremonies, interviews, tests postponed... Read our blog for more details.

While we have directed all of our lawyers & staff to work remotely in the coming days to assist in #flatteningthecurve, our lawyers will continue to provide legal services. If you need to deliver documents to our firm, we highly recommend that you send them by e-mail. If electronic transmission of documents is not possible, please contact the lawyer involved directly. Our first priority remains the health and safety of our clients, our lawyers and staff, and the community at ...large. We will resume normal office operations as soon as it is safe to do so. We are available to address any additional questions or concerns you may have. We will continue to monitor and respond to this situation as it evolves. We will take all necessary precautions to safeguard our team and the community. We will continue to take actions to minimize disruption of services to you, our valued clients, and remain committed to this. On behalf of the entire Azzi Law team, please stay safe, be well, and please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions.

For all those affected by lay-offs or school closures... We hope this can answer many of your questions.

International student wishing to apply for a PGWP:

To our clients, Due to the growing concerns around COVID-19 (coronavirus), future consultations will be held over the phone or telecommunications applications (i.e., WhatsApp, Skype) until further notice. The health, safety, and well-being of our employees and clients is Azzi Law’s top priority. We will continue to monitor the situation closely and will provide ongoing updates as needed. We also encourage our clients to stay up-to-date through Canada’s Public Health website. ...Thank you for your understanding, Azzi Law Team

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has put in place special measures for applicants in China, Iran, and South Korea to provide flexibility to clients who are unable to comply with their requirements. Click on link to learn more.

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We are pleased to announce that Azzi Law has been voted the winner of the Top Choice Immigration Law Services of 2020 in Ottawa! We have also been fortunate to be the recipient of this prestigious award in 2018 and 2019. It is an honour to win this Top Choice Award as this is one of the greatest endorsements a business can receive within North America & Europe. We look forward to continuing to serve our clients with quality, reliable and accessible legal services to the highest professional standards. The Top Choice Award is the Mark of Excellence worn by today’s leading businesses and professionals, representing the trust and loyalty that they have earned from the people they serve.Monica Couto, President of Top Choice Awards, Inc.

The results are in! Top Choice Awards 2020

Parent and grandparent sponsorship program has been postponed! https://www.cbc.ca//parent-grandparent-reunification-progr

Congratulations to Canadian Jim Estill for being included in Forbes' most inspiring immigration stories of 2019! Jim has sponsored more than 87 refugee families for resettlement to Canada.

Immigration Fraud Warning! DON’T BE THE VICTIM OF A SCAM. If the offer seems too good to be true, it probably is. It has come to our attention that fraudsters are pretending to work for or represent Azzi Law Professional Corporation. These individuals often ask victims to wire them money for assistance with their immigration files, claiming that they are employees or agents of Azzi Law Professional Corporation. Such requests have been made through WhatsApp and other social me...dia applications. Please note that Azzi Law does not contact individuals through these types of applications, nor does it request wire transfers through such means and in similar circumstances. The firm does not represent or act for an individual until its staff members have met with them in person (or other acceptable means). Further, an individual is not a client of the firm until they formally retain the firm’s services by written agreement between them and Azzi Law Professional Corporation. As such, we strongly recommend individuals exercise caution in these situations.

Nous avons eu le plaisir de participer au Programme de pratique du droit de la section de common law à l'université d'Ottawa !

Azzi Law is proud to announce that we are an Official 2020 Top Choice Award Nominee! This is our third nomination, having won the Top Choice Award for top immigration law services in 2018 and 2019. Thank you to all of those who have taken the time to nominate us! Now, we need your help to WIN! Voting is now open and if you feel that we have earned your vote, we would appreciate you taking the time to vote for us. Winning the Top Choice Award is one of the largest endorsements a business can receive within North America & Europe, so this is a BIG deal! Show us some love by voting for us here: https://topchoiceawards.com/vote?survey_id=RLKnix

It's election day and your vote matters!! Polls are open and will remain open until 7pm PT in BC. Canadian citizens 18 years old and over can vote. ... If you didn't receive a voter information care in the mail, you can find your designated polling station at the following link: https://elections.ca/home.aspx

PMO announced funding for immigration and refugee legal aid!

Happy Canada Day weekend! We will be closed on Monday, 1 July 2019 and will re-open on Tuesday, 2 July 2019.

Canada suspends operations at Embassy of Canada to Venezuela.