Embarkation Law Corporation
600 - 609 W Hastings St # 600 V6B 4W4 Vancouver, BC, Canada

We are pleased to announce that Embarkation Law has been recognized as one of the top ten immigration law firms in Canada by Canadian Lawyer Magazine! #immigrationlawyers #cdnimm http://bit.ly/2Quy4Ui

Interesting article written by Juliana Dalley and Amanda Aziz from Embarkation on #humantrafficing and how Canadian immigration laws facilitate labour trafficking of low-wage migrant workers- http://bit.ly/2nEesQH

The Embarkation Team ready to take on the Scotiabank Run! #scotiabank5k #scotiabankmarathon #vasthealing

"The immigration officer’s decision lacks compassion"! Laura Best, lawyer & co- founder of Embarkation is quoted in an article by Global News. Check out the article here- http://bit.ly/2LqxOCC

We are excited to announce that Embarkation Law is nominated for one of the top immigration boutique firms in Canada. ‘Canadian Lawyer’ is surveying the legal community for their vote in narrowing down the top ten firms and we would appreciate your support. We are honoured to be nominated alongside some incredible law firms specializing in Canadian Immigration. What sets us apart is our drive to run a practice that provides dedicated and compassionate legal services to thos...e seeking to create a new beginning in Canada. Our talented team combines fierce and excellent advocacy in complex cases with service delivered from the heart. We strive to shape the immigration system through our case selection and our policy and advocacy work. Embarkation’s team actively engages in a number of social justice and legal organizations such as the BC Civil Liberties Association, the Vancouver Association for Survivors of Torture, the Canadian Association for Refugee Lawyers, West Coast Leaf, and more. Only lawyers can place their votes. You can vote by clicking here - http://bit.ly/2H4tuX0 Deadline to vote is June 8, 2018. Please note that you must vote for a minimum of five firms. We appreciate your support!

Embarkation's refugee lawyer Lobat Sadrehashemi, discusses four myths about Canada's border crossings- http://bit.ly/2wGq9h4

Fadi Yachoua and Laura Best have collaborated with Reach Legal; a network of legal experts, working independently who have joined together to serve clients across BC, including those who live in remote and rural areas. Check them out here- http://bit.ly/2FImP4k

Our team is growing! We would like to welcome our new HR & Operations Manager and two new Associate Lawyers to our office in Vancouver!

Fadi Yachoua, lawyer and co-founder at Embarkation, was recently quoted in a Star Metro Vancouver article. Check it out here: http://bit.ly/2HCtjr5

Embarkation Lawyer and co-owner Fadi Yachoua gave a talk about Canada's refugee appeal process and answered questions related to refugee claims at Options Community Services 2nd Annual Refugee Claimant Resource Fair this Saturday! Thank you Options Community Services and M.O.S.A.I.C. for inviting Fadi as a speaker! We love any opportunity to get involved in important community events like this one.

Happy International Women's Day! Here's to all the strong, determined, insightful, and creative women in our lives! Fun fact: The Embarkation team is 87% female. Photo courtesy of illustrator Laura Callaghan http://www.lauracallaghanillustration.com/About

Update: IRCC has opened the parental sponsorship pool as of 9:00 am today. Get in touch with us anytime if you are interested in knowing the options available for you and your family! http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp

Happy New Year from the Embarkation team! We hope that everyone enjoyed themselves over the holidays! #2018

Did you know? Embarkation associate counsel Lobat Sadrehashemi is now the president of the Canadian Association of Refugee Lawyers (CARL)! Most recently, Lobat was quoted in a release from CARL which calls for the elimination of medical inadmissibility provisions: It is clear the law is discriminatory toward the most vulnerable groups and sends the message that Canada is unwelcoming to people who have disabilities and their families, said Lobat Sadrehashemi, President of CA...RL. Read more:

Happy Halloween from SOLicitor Fadi and BEARrister Laura!