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Canadian Immigration and refugee matters are not just legal processes; they are deeply personal journeys that will impact your life and your future. 

 

About Us

Building futures, one case at a time.

At Leatherback Law, fierce advocacy meets expertise in Canadian immigration and refugee law. We specialize in providing comprehensive legal services tailored to meet the unique needs of individuals, families, and businesses navigating the complex landscape of immigration and refugee law. Whether you are seeking to relocate your family, reunite with loved ones, request asylum, pursue employment or educational opportunities, we are here to advise you on your options in Canada and advocate on your behalf with empathy, integrity, and determination.

 

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Leatherback Law offers flexible services and adapts to what works best for you. We offer Consultations, Documents/Application reviews or Full representation services for various legal matters.

CONSULTATION

If you need to speak an immigration expert, we’ll meet with you virtually to answer any questions or evaluate your profile in order to design the best immigration strategy for you.

DOCUMENT /APPLICATION REVIEW

Before submitting an application to Immigration Refugee and Citizenship Canada, it is our recommendation to have a professional review it and provide feedback to enhance your chances of success. We offer timely document review services so you can be confident while submitting your application.

FULL REPRESENTATION SERVICES

If you want to work with immigration experts to submit your application on your behalf, we’re here to help. We’ll work closely to prepare and submit your application to give you the best chances of success.

Our Founder

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Fedora Mathieu

Lawyer | Avocate

Fedora brings a wealth of experience and a demonstrated passion for human rights to her role as founder of Leatherback Law. With fluency in French, English, Spanish, Haitian Creole, and Brazilian Portuguese, Fedora is uniquely equipped to serve a diverse clientele with compassion and professionalism.

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Nada S.

“Maitre Mathieu is an outstanding lawyer, she's dedicated with an amazing professionalism. She works with her heart and has an excellent way of communicating with clients.”

David H.

“I couldn't thank you enough for taking my case. Thank you for sharing your expertise. Maraming salamat! ”

Géthro J.

“ « Je suis jeune, il est vrai; mais aux âmes bien nées, la valeur n'attend point le nombre des années » Perspicacité... insight ”

Frequently asked questions

When you choose Leatherback Law, you can expect a comprehensive legal experience grounded in our core values of excellence, determination, and compassion. Our approach begins with a personalized consultation, where we'll listen attentively to your concerns and outline a tailored legal strategy designed to achieve your goals.
Throughout our partnership, you can count on regular updates and clear communication, ensuring you are informed and involved every step of the way. Further, we will approach your case holistically meaning that we will consider not just the immediate legal issue, but also its broader implications on your life.
We believe in empowering our clients by educating them about their rights and options, enabling them to make informed decisions. Working with us means entering into a collaborative partnership where your input is valued and respected.
With Leatherback Law, you're not just getting legal representation – you're getting a committed team dedicated to your immigration goals.

Leatherback Law is a virtual law firm which operates exclusively online, leveraging digital tools and technology to deliver legal services efficiently. Unlike a traditional brick-and-mortar law firm, our firm do not have a physical office space where you can meet in person with us. Instead, communication and collaboration occur through secure online platforms, email, phone calls, and video conferences.
Leatherback Law offers the same level of expertise, professionalism, and dedication to its clients as a traditional firm. The virtual model allows for greater flexibility, convenience, and accessibility, making it easier for clients to access legal assistance from anywhere in the world. Rest assured, your immigration matter will be handled with care and expertise by our team.

We do not offer free consultations. However, you can call us anytime to have a free evaluation call of 10 minutes to determine if you should book a consultation with us. Instead of a cursory assessment of your case in this initial call, we offer paid Consultations designed for maximum value and effectiveness.

Our Initial consultation is a fixed-fee process that involves up to 45 min of meeting time, in addition to the time that we spend reviewing the information that you provide to us in advance. During the meeting, we will:


1. Review your situation,
2. Explain the law,
3. Analyze how the law applies to your situation, and
4. Discuss your options and potential strategies.
The goal is to ensure that by the end of the Consultation you will have an understanding of: the legal principles involved, your rights and obligations, and the options and strategies available to you. This includes an assessment of the most efficient and cost-effective manner of proceeding moving forward. This initial meeting is perfect for you to get to know us, appreciate our expertise and approach, and determine if you feel comfortable working with us.



* Note that the fees for your initial Consultation will be credited if you retain our services for a document/Application review or a full representation within 30 days.

No. At the conclusion of the Consultation, you can decide whether you want to retain Leatherback Law to advise and represent you as you move forward or not. By that time, we will have discussed your situation, options and strategies, as well as how our fees work. If you choose to retain us, we will provide you with a Retainer Agreement tailored to your needs confirming the terms of our relationship.

To ensure that you get the most out of your Consultation:

  • Before your meeting, be sure to send us any documents you think might be relevant to your case. This will allow us to get a sense of the issue beforehand, so that they can spend the time with you dealing only with the most important matters. Some examples of helpful documents are:
    o Previous application and latest decision in your file, if applicable;
    o Language test scores (if you have them) and resume, if you are looking to apply for Express Entry;
    o Latest correspondence with the relevant authorities (Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship Canada, Canadian Border Service Agency, Immigration and Refugee Board, etc.)
  • Create a timeline, especially in instances where you have already been dealing with the authorities.
  • Come with an open mind. We know that many immigration and refugee matters can be emotional and difficult to be objective about. We will provide our professional opinion, but it might not always be what you were expecting. We promise to do our best to get you a result that you are happy with but we will always be honest with you about your options.

This flexible option aims to provide you with peace of mind and confidence if you chose to proceed with your application while unrepresented. It is a good option for visa or super visa applications, study or work permits, express entry, spousal sponsorships, PR cards renewals, or citizenship applications.
Simply send us your application, as you would submit it to Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship Canada and our team will meticulously review it. We'll examine every aspect to identify any potential areas for improvement or concerns. After the review, we'll schedule a follow-up consultation to provide you with detailed feedback and recommendations. This personalized approach ensures that your application is as strong as possible, maximizing your chances of success.

*Note that:

  • the fees for your initial Consultation or your document/Application review will be credited if you retain our services for a full representation within 30 days;
  • that, at this time, we do not accept Legal Aid certificates; and,
  • that we accept payments by instalments if the timeframe of your application allows.
Matters

Price point

(excluding taxes, if applicable, and government filing fees)

Temporary residence

  • Application for visitor’s visas or Super visa
  • Initial application or renewal of work permit
  • Initial application or renewal of study permit
  • Restoration of status
  • Temporary Resident Permit

Other application

  • Permanent Resident Card Renewal
Starting at 2800$

Permanent residence

  • Permanent residence for protected persons

Citizenship and other applications

  • Request for Reconsideration
  • Application for a Permanent Resident Travel Document (PRTD)

Citizenship Application

Litigation

  • Detention reviews
Starting at 3000$

Other applications

  • Reply to procedural fairness letter (& misrepresentation)
  • Application for pre-removal risk assessment (PRRA)
  • Application for deferral request
Starting at 4000$

Permanent residence – Express Entry

  • Federal Skilled Worker Program
  • Canadian Experience Class
  • Federal Skilled Trades Program
  • Provincial nominee Program

Permanent residence - Other

  • Quebec experience Program
  • Regular Skilled Worker Program
  • Spousal Sponsorships
  • Family /Dependent Sponsorship
  • Permanent residence application based on humanitarian and compassionate grounds (until stage 1 approval)

Refugee Status

  • Application for refugee status
  • Appeal of negative decisions at the Refugee Appeal Division
Starting at 5000$

Litigation

  • Appeal of negative decisions at the Immigration Appeal Division (Loss of PR or Negative Sponsorship Application)
  • Application for judicial review at the Federal Court of Canada
  • Mandamus at the Federal Court of Canada
  • Application for a Stay of removal at the Federal Court of Canada
Starting at 6500$

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