Corporate Immigration Law Firm

CILF or Corporate Immigration Law Firm is a Toronto-based firm that specializes in working with corporations and business professionals. They work primarily with multinationals, local businesses, non-profit organizations, associations, and individuals–and were named by Canadian Lawyer Magazine as one of their top immigration law boutiques in 2022 – 2023.

Services

The female-led firm is helmed by founding immigration lawyer Barbara Jo Caruso, with partners Sarah Fagan and Jacqueline Bonisteel. Their approach is to explore the unique circumstances of every case and come up with efficient and cost-effective plans for their clients. Caruso and her team ensure the corporations they work with are aware of their compliance responsibilities, and aim to provide honest and transparent advice to their clients.

When working with businesses, the firm offers a range of services from intra-company transfers to advising clients on corporate changes such as mergers and acquisitions. They also strategize alongside human resources teams to ensure they are compliant in their immigration practices. As for individual business clients, the firm offers a range of services including NAFTA work permit applications, permanent residence applications and renewals, and advising their clients on the supporting documents needed to apply for a business visa.

For business immigration matters specific to Quebec, CILF has a partnership with Montreal-based Galileo Partners. The firm specializes in entrepreneur and investor programs, and also works with skilled workers and professionals.