Deportation & removal lawyersRepresenting clients across Canada
Has CBSA scheduled your removal? We act fast to keep you in Canada.
Removal order, deportation order, departure order or exclusion order: our deportation lawyers ask CBSA to defer your removal and go to the Federal Court of Canada for an emergency stay of removal, often on very short notice.
- 100+ deportations stopped across Canada
- Emergency stays, even at the last minute
- Immigration lawyers, not consultants
- We stop the removal first, then find a way for you to stay
Tell us about your removal
If your removal date is within the next few days, call us now instead of waiting for a reply.
What our clients say
Real reviews from real clients
Time is critical
A removal date is not always the end.
A stay of removal from the Federal Court of Canada can pause your deportation while your case is reviewed. A deferral request can ask CBSA itself to wait.
These applications move fast and must be backed by sworn evidence and legal arguments. Last-minute applications often fail because they're rushed or incomplete, so the sooner you call, the more we can do. Once the removal is stopped, we work on a long-term way for you to stay in Canada.
Removal: key timing
| Situation | Timing |
|---|---|
| You have a removal date | Call now: stays take time to prepare |
| Departure order | Leave within 30 days or it becomes a deportation order |
| Permanent resident: IAD appeal | 30 days |
| Judicial review of a refused PRRA or deferral (in Canada) | 15 days |
| Federal Court stay hearing | Often within days |
Not sure how much time you have? Call us and a lawyer will tell you.
Lawyers, not consultants
Your future in Canada deserves a lawyer.
Only a lawyer can ask the Federal Court of Canada to stop your removal. Consultants can't represent you there.
The Government of Canada has proposed new penalties for immigration consultants who break the law (IRCC, 2023). Consultants are regulated by the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC), which maintains a compensation fund to repay clients defrauded by consultants (CICC Compensation Fund).
If the system needs a repayment fund, you should ask: do you really want to be represented by someone whose industry expects misconduct? (IRCC rule changes)
We are Canadian lawyers who argue cases at the Immigration and Refugee Board and the Federal Court every month.
Talk to a lawyer now✅ Lawgical lawyers
- Represent you in Federal Court
- Appear at the IAD, RAD and IRB
- Licensed by the Law Society
- A lawyer answers your call
Immigration consultants
- Regulated by the CICC
- Covered by a client compensation fund
- Cannot argue your case before a Federal Court judge
Your lawyers
Meet the lawyers who will handle your case
You deal directly with a lawyer who knows your file, from the first call to the final decision.
Sundeep S. Grewal
Barrister & Solicitor · Founder
Sundeep founded Lawgical Law Corporation and argues immigration cases at the Immigration and Refugee Board and the Federal Court of Canada. Having studied abroad and navigated another country's immigration system himself, he explains every option in plain language and gives you an honest assessment of your chances.
Prabhpreet Kaur Sangha
Barrister & Solicitor
Prabhpreet focuses on refugee claims, immigration appeals, inadmissibility, detention reviews and Federal Court cases. She has presented at Continuing Legal Education seminars and the National Immigration Conference, and is a former board member of the South Asian Bar Association of BC.
Pardeep S. Grewal
Barrister & Solicitor
Pardeep is an immigration and estates lawyer with an Honours degree in Psychology. He is known for clear communication, practical strategy and compassionate service, so clients feel informed and heard at every stage.
Results
Some of our Federal Court stay of removal wins
Every case is different, and past results don't guarantee the outcome of yours.
Varela Sanchez v. Canada (Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness), 2024 CanLII 97944 (FC)
Our client asked CBSA to defer removal so he could support his Canadian wife through the birth of their child. The court granted a stay, found the CBSA officer had acted unfairly, and ordered the government to compensate our client.
Read the decision on CanLII →Nouanje v. Canada (Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness), 2024 CanLII 111163 (FC)
After more than 10 years under a removal order and time in immigration detention, our client was granted a stay so his risk could be assessed in a new PRRA.
Read the decision on CanLII →Singh v. Canada (Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness), 2023 CanLII 110972 (FC)
A PRRA officer overlooked key evidence that our client would be at risk if returned. The court agreed the case had merit and granted a stay of removal.
Read the decision on CanLII →Casas Castillo v. Canada (Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness), 2022 FC 1806 (CanLII)
An unfair interview process led to a removal order. We showed the court the decision was unjust, and a stay of removal was granted.
Read the decision on CanLII →Rana v. Canada (Citizenship and Immigration), 2021 CanLII 134610 (FC)
Our client faced the same risks as her husband, who lived in the United States. The court allowed her to stay in Canada temporarily so she could make arrangements to safely join him.
Read the decision on CanLII →Questions clients ask us
Stay of removal questions, answered
What is a stay of removal, and how do I get one?
A stay of removal is an order from the Federal Court of Canada that pauses your removal while a related court case is decided, usually a judicial review of a refused deferral request or a refused PRRA. We file an urgent motion with sworn affidavits and legal arguments, and the court often hears it within days.
- Emergency stay of removal motions
- Stays tied to a refused deferral or PRRA
- The three-part test: serious issue, irreparable harm, balance of convenience
- Interim stays when time is very short
Can I ask CBSA to defer (pause) my removal?
Yes. A deferral request asks CBSA to delay your removal for short-term reasons. It must be in writing and backed by strong documents. If CBSA refuses, we can ask the Federal Court to review that decision and stay your removal, sometimes within 24 hours.
- A pending spousal sponsorship or H&C application
- A medical emergency or essential care for a family member
- An upcoming birth or urgent family event
- Time to resolve legal matters
I received a removal, deportation, departure or exclusion order. What now?
The type of order matters. A departure order generally requires you to leave within 30 days, or it becomes a deportation order. An exclusion order bars you from returning for a set period. A deportation order bars you permanently unless you get permission to return. Some people, including many permanent residents, can appeal a removal order to the Immigration Appeal Division.
- Departure, exclusion and deportation orders
- Removal order appeals to the IAD (30 days)
- CBSA interviews and interview preparation
- Unenforceable removal orders and long-standing cases
Can I really stop my deportation from Canada?
It may be possible, but you must act quickly. The Federal Court asks three questions: does your case raise a serious issue, would you suffer irreparable harm if removed, and does the balance of convenience favour letting you stay? A stay isn't automatic, so it has to be presented properly and backed by evidence.
- The deportation process in Canada
- What CBSA must do before removing you
- Stopping removal, then finding a long-term solution
- Help for clients in every province and territory
Can an immigration lawyer stop my deportation?
Yes, and only a lawyer can represent you in the Federal Court of Canada. We have won over 100 stays of removal for permanent residents, refused refugee claimants and foreign nationals, including in urgent, last-minute cases.
- Lawyers, not consultants
- Over 100 removals stopped
- Experience with CBSA, the IRB and the Federal Court
- A lawyer answers your call
My PRRA was refused and I have a removal date. Can I stop my removal?
You can file for judicial review of the PRRA decision and, at the same time, a motion to stay your removal. You don't need to ask CBSA for a deferral first. Stays connected to PRRA refusals can be strong where the officer ignored key evidence of risk.
- Judicial review of the PRRA
- A stay motion filed at the same time
- Evidence of risk on return
- 15 days to file for a decision made in Canada
I have a pending spousal sponsorship or H&C. Can marriage stop deportation?
Not by itself. A pending spousal sponsorship or H&C application doesn't automatically stop removal. The first step is usually a deferral request to CBSA explaining why IRCC should be allowed to decide your application first. If CBSA refuses, we assess whether to seek an urgent stay from the Federal Court.
- Spousal sponsorship in progress
- H&C application in progress
- How far along processing is
- Hardship and the interests of children
I'm a permanent resident facing deportation. What happens now?
A permanent resident loses PR status when the removal order comes into force. If you have a right of appeal to the IAD, file on time, usually within 30 days. If the order is based on serious criminality, you may have no IAD appeal, and other options must be assessed quickly.
- Removal orders for criminality, including impaired driving
- Residency obligation and misrepresentation cases
- IAD appeals and stays
- Former refugees and protected persons
CBSA has called me in for an interview. What should I do?
Call a lawyer before you go. CBSA interviews can lead to a removal date or detention. We help you prepare, explain what to expect and what to bring, and act quickly if a removal date is set.
What happens after a stay is granted?
Your removal is paused while the court case continues. We then work on a long-term solution, such as a decision on your pending application, an H&C application or another route to stay in Canada.
How fast can you act?
We regularly file urgent stay motions on very short notice. The more time we have before your removal date, the stronger your application can be, so call as soon as you have a date.
If you've been told to leave Canada, call us today
Your window to act may be closing. A lawyer will answer and tell you what can be done.