Effort Immigration

Effort Immigration and Citizenship Services is a Hamilton, Ontario-based immigration consultancy helping individuals and families work toward their immigration and citizenship goals. The firm offers support with family sponsorship, including applications for spouses, common-law partners, parents, grandparents, and children, as well as refugee sponsorship and refugee claims in Canada. Its services also include humanitarian and compassionate applications, appeals related to inadmissibility or removal orders, pre-removal risk assessments, ministerial relief applications, permanent resident card renewals, citizenship applications, and Federal Court judicial reviews.

The team is fully licensed to represent clients before the Immigration and Refugee Board and highlights experience with challenging cases and a personalized approach. Clients can access consultations and support in person or remotely by email, phone, Skype, or Zoom. Effort provides a free initial immigration assessment and promotes affordable fees, transparent communication, and ongoing client support.

Services are available in English, Dari, Farsi, Turkish, Mandarin, and Cantonese. The practice is led by immigration consultant Vinos Haidary, with lawyer Peter Shen also listed as part of the team