CANADIAN IMMIGRATION LAWYER · TORONTO
Clear Legal Guidance for Canadian Immigration Matters
Work directly with a Canadian immigration lawyer on temporary residence, permanent residence, business immigration, refusals, and Federal Court remedies.
Regulated & Trusted
Licensed Lawyer in Ontario
Evidence-Based
Every case, every step
Transparent Fees
No surprises
Strategic Solutions
Tailored to your goals
THE STORY BEHIND THE FILE
A future in motion, guided by legal strategy.
AVIO Immigration assists clients at important decision points: families trying to stay together, workers and students protecting their future in Canada, businesses bringing key talent, applicants seeking permanent residence, and individuals challenging refusals or delays.
International Students
Study permits, post-graduate work permits, temporary resident visas, and restoration of status applications.
Sponsorships for Families
Spousal, common law partner, conjugal partner, and other family sponsorship matters, including humanitarian and compassionate grounds.
Temporary Foreign Workers
Work permits, employer-specific applications, spousal open work permits, and temporary resident visas.
Economic Immigration
Express entry, provincial nominee programs, and humanitarian and compassionate grounds applications.
Refusals, Delays and Remedies
Reconsideration requests, restoration applications, judicial
review, mandamus, and refusal strategy.
Options for Employers and Entrepreneurs
Intra-company transfer work permits, C11 work permits, employer pathways, and workforce planning.
THE PROBLEM
Canadian immigration is complex. The right strategy matters.
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Changing Requirements
Policies, forms, instructions, processing times, and evidence expectations can shift quickly.
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High-Stakes Decisions
Refusals, inadmissibility concerns, status issues, and misrepresentation findings can have long-term consequences.
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Your Facts Matter
Every file is different. Cookie-cutter applications carry real risk.
Why Work with AVIO Immigration
Legal strategy, client communication, and application preparation are handled with counsel involvement throughout the file. The focus is on clear advice, careful evidence review, and a strategy tailored to the facts of each matter.
Andra Dumitrescu is the founder of AVIO Immigration and a Canadian immigration lawyer licensed by the Law Society of Ontario, called to the Ontario Bar in 2018.
Media & Speaking Engagements
Law360 Canada
Interim Post-Graduation Work Authorization: The Difference Between “Expiry” and “Invalidity” (May 6, 2026)
The Globe and Mail
Commentary on Federal Court backlog and immigration litigation trends (April 1, 2026)
Canadian Immigration Lawyers Association
AI 101 for Immigration Lawyers (December 5, 2024)
The AI Toolbox (April 16, 2025)
Ontario Bar Association
Update on Study Permits (March 27, 2025)
Education
Master of Laws (Tax Law LL.M.)
Osgoode Hall Law School
Juris Doctor (J.D.)
University of Windsor, Faculty of Law
Honours Bachelor of Arts (Hons. B.A.)
University of Toronto, Trinity College
Languages
English and Romanian
5.0
Based on client reviews
HOW IT WORKS
Three-step path to qualify your matter, define the scope, and keep fees predictable.
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Discovery Call
A 15-minute introductory call to identify your immigration matter and the appropriate next step.
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Limited Scope Retainer
When the path is not yet clear: options assessment, file review, second opinions. Hourly billing under a written retainer.
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Fixed-Fee Application
Once the pathway and scope are clear, services may proceed under a separate written retainer and on a fixed-fee basis.
NEWSLETTER
Weekly updates on Canadian immigration law and policy.
