Immigration Legal Experts in Calgary Who Clean Up the Mess IRCC Left Behind
You didn’t plan to become an immigration expert. But now you’re chasing GCMS notes, rewriting an SOP you thought was solid, and trying to figure out why a work permit refusal makes zero sense. Whether your file got flagged for misrepresentation, your spousal sponsorship hit a wall, or you’re being ignored by IRCC after months of silence—we’ve seen worse. And we know exactly what to do about it.
Pearl Lemon Legal doesn’t pretend immigration law is simple. We’ve worked with people who followed every step properly and still got turned down. We step in when things fall apart—building refusal responses, correcting paper trails, and preparing your application like it’s going in front of a skeptical visa officer or Federal Court judge.
We don’t offer vague timelines or generic templates. We provide legal consulting that gets your file reviewed thoroughly, fixed properly, and submitted in a way that has legal weight.
Our Services: Immigration Legal Experts Calgary
Everything we offer focuses on helping you avoid delays, reversals, or confusion. Whether your case is personal, employment-based, or complex—we fix the missing pieces before they cost you status, family unity, or your opportunity to live and work in Canada.
GCMS Note Analysis and Case Salvage
We request and interpret your full GCMS notes—breaking down why your file failed, how the officer assessed it, and what the most effective next step is.
What this fixes:
- Vague refusals like “insufficient ties” or “unclear intent”
- Misapplication of IRPA Regulation 11.1 or 179
- Missed issues that most consultants don’t catch
We’ve rebuilt files denied three times—then approved with our corrections.
SOP (Statement of Purpose) Rewriting for Study Permits
Many study permit refusals in Calgary are due to poor SOPs. We create SOPs using academic rationale, program progression, and long-term goals that IRCC officers are trained to assess.
What this addresses:
- Refusals due to “genuine intent” or unclear career alignment
- Confusion under the dual intent provision (R22(2))
- Education history inconsistencies
Our SOP rewrites alone have changed outcomes from rejection to multi-year study permit approvals.
Spousal Sponsorship Rework and Interview Prep
IRCC’s standards for proof of relationship are stricter than ever. If your sponsorship was returned, delayed, or questioned—we know what’s missing.
We cover:
- Timelines of the relationship
- Supporting documentation that carries legal weight
- Interview prep that reflects real-life responses
We’ve helped couples get approval in under 9 weeks after two prior refusals.
Work Permit File Audit and Employer Compliance Check
Applying through LMIA, GTS, or closed work permits? One error in your job duties or transition plan can lead to refusal. We review both your paperwork and your employer’s.
We assess:
- LMIA applications and required backup
- IRPR 203 and 204 compliance
- IRPR 209 employer compliance for inspections
We’ve helped Calgary employers correct LMIA errors and pass audits that others failed.
Refusal Rebuttals and Procedural Fairness Responses
When IRCC issues a Procedural Fairness Letter or a cold refusal, you only get one shot to respond effectively. We respond using exact regulations, legal argumentation, and evidence—not filler language.
We prepare:
- Formal response packages to refusals
- Humanitarian & Compassionate (H&C) and PRRA submissions under IRPA 25(1)
- Defenses using Regulation 40 (misrepresentation)
We’ve reversed bans triggered by misfiled travel history and unsupported employment letters.
Judicial Review and Federal Court Brief Drafting
If the officer makes a legal error and no appeal is available, Federal Court may be your last chance. We draft Judicial Review applications or help your lawyer build strong, regulation-backed submissions.
We assist with:
- Mandamus filings to pressure IRCC on delayed decisions
- Structuring legal briefs and supporting affidavits
- Application compliance (Form IR-1 and related materials)
One client received a decision 27 days after we filed a Mandamus motion for a 14-month Express Entry delay.
Inadmissibility Analysis and ARC Submission Prep
Barred from Canada for misrepresentation, criminal history, or overstaying? We provide direct feedback and build submissions that include proper documentation and arguments based on legal precedent.
We handle:
- Medical, criminal, and misrepresentation inadmissibility (IRPR 40–42)
- ARC (Authorization to Return to Canada) application support
- Responses to Section 44 Reports
A client banned for five years was cleared in year two after our documentation and declaration package.
PR Card Denials and Residency Obligation Appeals
PR cards can be denied even when you think you qualify—especially if time abroad, overseas work, or missing records are involved. We fix incomplete or unsupported files before they’re rejected again.
We help with:
- Appeals based on the 730-day residency rule
- Submitting alternate proof of ties to Canada
- PR renewal forms that avoid rejection or delay
We’ve secured PR renewals for clients who spent long periods abroad but maintained business or family ties in Canada.
Citizenship Application File Review and Hearing Prep
Citizenship applications don’t just fail over days-in-Canada. Tax filing gaps, past PR issues, or interview problems can all trigger delays or denials. We prepare both your file and you.
We cover:
- Reviewing and correcting residency calculations
- Hearing preparation and issue clarification
- Reconciling CBSA records with your travel declarations
We’ve fixed files where one T4 omission or travel miscount nearly caused denial.
Why Choose Us
Pearl Lemon Legal isn’t for people filling out their first immigration form. We work with applicants who’ve already hit walls—those denied, delayed, or misled by bad advice. We look at what IRCC sees—and what previous consultants missed.
We’ve helped Calgary-based students after their second study permit refusal. We’ve worked with employers facing LMIA compliance audits. We’ve taken on H&C applicants who were told their case was too complex.
When it’s urgent—or already gone sideways—we take over.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. This is exactly when most of our clients contact us. We review the refusal, explain what went wrong using your GCMS notes, and rebuild the file with stronger evidence and legal reasoning based on how IRCC actually evaluates cases.
Just bring the latest communication from IRCC—whether it’s a refusal letter, Procedural Fairness Letter, GCMS notes, or emails. If you already have a partial file, we’ll start from what’s there.
Yes. We regularly work on files that were handled poorly or submitted with missing information. We go over everything and rebuild based on what IRCC evaluates—not what looks good on paper.
In most cases, we begin within 48 to 72 hours. If there’s a deadline—such as a Procedural Fairness Letter—we handle it immediately.
Always. You’ll deal directly with a consultant who focuses only on immigration matters—not a salesperson or admin staff.
We examine your file the way IRCC does. That means interpreting officer notes, drafting responses based on specific IRPR regulations, and organizing documents in a way that holds up under legal review.
Absolutely. Whether you’re overseas or in Calgary, we work securely and remotely. Immigration law is federal, and we work with clients across countries and time zones every day.
The Waiting Is Over. The Fix Starts Here.
You’ve waited. You’ve paid. You’ve submitted again and again. But your application still sits untouched—or worse, was denied with no useful explanation. If your Canadian immigration plan is hanging by a thread, you don’t need more theory—you need action.
Send us your file. We’ll break it down, show you what went wrong, and explain how to fix it. You’ll know exactly what’s possible, how long it could take, and what steps to take next.
Your future in Canada shouldn’t hinge on guesswork. It should be built on experience fixing what others missed.
