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Visitor Visa
Temporary resident visa applications and supporting evidence.
Professional fees from $1,499 + HSTEXPLORE →
PENWISE LAW / IMMIGRATION LAW
Immigration Law
Do It Once. Do It Right. That’s PenWise.
Doing an immigration application yourself may save professional fees today. But an avoidable issue can cost time, additional money and, in some circumstances, an opportunity that may not come again. PenWise Law focuses on careful preparation of immigration applications and practical advice about the next step.
Legal content reviewed · September 2026Why professional help
The lowest-cost approach is not always the least expensive in the end.
You can prepare many immigration applications yourself. The question is whether the potential consequences justify professional assistance. A refusal or avoidable problem can mean more waiting, another application, additional government and professional fees, changed circumstances, or a lost opportunity.
You are not simply paying someone to complete forms. A lawyer reviews your circumstances, applicable requirements, supporting evidence and potential concerns, then helps prepare the application within the agreed scope.
Application-focused services
Start with the application or status issue in front of you.
PenWise Law is primarily focused on application-based immigration work. More complex matters are assessed individually.
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Visitor Record / Extension
Applications to extend authorized visitor status in Canada.
From $999 + HSTEXPLORE →
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Super Visa
Applications for eligible parents and grandparents.
From $1,799 + HSTEXPLORE →
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Study Permits
Applications, extensions and current PAL/TAL considerations.
Application from $1,799 · Extension from $999 + HSTEXPLORE →
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Work Permits
Appropriate employer-specific and open work permit applications, extensions and related status issues.
From $1,799 + HSTEXPLORE →
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PGWP / Spousal Open Work Permit
Assessment and preparation where the applicant meets the applicable requirements.
PGWP from $999 · SOWP from $1,499 + HSTEXPLORE →
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Express Entry & CEC
Economic permanent residence applications with eligibility and evidence review.
From $3,499 + HSTEXPLORE →
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Family Sponsorship
Spousal and partner sponsorship and other appropriate family sponsorship matters.
Spousal sponsorship from $3,999 + HSTEXPLORE →
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Restoration of Status
Time-sensitive assessment and application preparation after temporary status has expired.
From $1,499 + HSTEXPLORE →
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Refusals & Reapplications
Review the refusal reasons and available notes, then assess whether a stronger reapplication or another response is appropriate.
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Starting fees apply to eligible matters of ordinary complexity. PenWise Law will confirm the applicable professional fee before accepting the engagement. Government fees, biometrics, medical examinations, translations, courier charges and other third-party costs or disbursements are additional where applicable.
More complex immigration matters
Some files require a more detailed legal assessment.
Matters involving serious refusal issues, procedural fairness, misrepresentation allegations, inadmissibility, enforcement or potential court proceedings are assessed individually. PenWise Law can review the circumstances, advise on the next step and determine how the matter should proceed.
Book a ConsultationImmigration Resource Hub
Answers built around common application questions.
Our guides cover refusals, sponsorship, status, study permit requirements, visitor and Super Visa issues, and Canadian Experience Class work experience.
Initial consultation
$199 + HST, up to 30 minutes.
For Immigration matters, the consultation fee may be credited toward the professional fee where stated in the retainer terms if you retain PenWise within the applicable period.