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Immigration Lawyers in North Cowichan, BC: 2026 rankings

61 immigration lawyers ranked by LFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Highest LFR Score in North Cowichan: Joshua Slayen Vancouver Canadian Immigration Lawyer, LFR Score 64/100; 4.9★ from 131 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Open 24 hours (per Google): Forghani Law - Immigration Lawyer, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 61.

  3. 4

    Most-reviewed: Visa Mondial, 1,181 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 61 ranked; ranked #4.

Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

61 North Cowichan immigration lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 10 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 61 rated law firms.

Top 10 immigration lawyers in North Cowichan at a glance

Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.

Top 10 immigration lawyers in North Cowichan at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Joshua Slayen Vancouver Canadian Immigration Lawyer644.9★ (131)Vancouver, 64 km awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Top score
2Forghani Law - Immigration Lawyer645.0★ (29)Oak Bay, 42 km awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours
3Acorn Admissions & Immigration 坚果国际留学移民645.0★ (696)Richmond, 54 km away——
4Visa Mondial624.7★ (1,181)Vancouver, 64 km away—Most reviews
5Star Ring Immigration615.0★ (210)Richmond, 54 km away——
6Goldman Associates - Canadian Immigration Law Firm614.9★ (390)Vancouver, 62 km away——
7VisaPlace - Immigration Starts Here604.1★ (61)Vancouver, 64 km awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
8You Deserve Immigration594.9★ (62)Burnaby, 64 km awaySat—
9New Port Immigration Consulting584.8★ (51)Victoria, 48 km away——
10Blue Lotus Immigration Consulting Inc.585.0★ (20)Richmond, 53 km awaySat—

All 61 immigration lawyers in North Cowichan, in rank order

Ordered by LFR Score, a 0–100 score from nine published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.

  1. Ranked #1 in North Cowichan

    Based in Vancouver, 64 km away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 131 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 131 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    564 Beatty St #900, Vancouver, BC V6B 2L3
  2. 64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 696 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 696 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 10 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    6388 Number 3 Rd #810, Richmond, BC V6Y 0L4
  3. Based in Vancouver, 64 km away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 1,181 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 1,181 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1055 Dunsmuir St, Vancouver, BC V7X 1K8
  4. Based in Richmond, 54 km away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 210 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 210 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    5900 Number 3 Rd #415, Richmond, BC V6X 3P7
  5. 61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 390 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 390 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1275 W 6th Ave, Vancouver, BC V6H 1A6
  6. Based in Burnaby, 64 km away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 62 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 62 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    4300 N Fraser Wy #105, Burnaby, BC V5J 0B3
  7. Based in Victoria, 48 km away

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 51 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 51 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3439 Turnstone Dr, Victoria, BC V9C 0B4
  8. Based in Richmond, 53 km away

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 10 AM–4 PM · Sat 2 PM–4:30 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    6211 Gilbert Rd., Richmond, BC V7C 3V7
  9. Based in Vancouver, 64 km away

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 61 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 61 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1500 W Georgia St #1520, Vancouver, BC V6G 2Z6
  10. Based in Vancouver, 64 km away

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 9 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    997 Seymour St #250, Vancouver, BC V6B 3M1
  11. Based in Vancouver, 63 km away

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.

    Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 18 Google reviews
    Address
    MAIL ONLY, 525 W 8th Ave #800, Vancouver, BC V5Z 1C6
  12. Based in Vancouver, 64 km away

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 66 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 66 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    666 Burrard St Ste 500, Vancouver, BC V6C 2X8
  13. Based in Vancouver, 64 km away

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 66 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 66 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1055 W Georgia St, Vancouver, BC V6E 3R5
  14. Based in Victoria, 52 km away

    57/100LFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 36 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1070 Douglas St #800, Victoria, BC V8W 2C4
  15. Based in Vancouver, 64 km away

    57/100LFR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 46 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1500 W Georgia St #1300, Vancouver, BC V6G 2Z6
  16. Based in Vancouver, 64 km away

    57/100LFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 45 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    938 Howe St #504, Vancouver, BC V6Z 1N9
  17. Based in Vancouver, 64 km away

    57/100LFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 10 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1055 W Georgia St 24th Floor, Vancouver, BC V6E 3P2
  18. Based in Vancouver, 64 km away

    57/100LFR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    701 W Georgia St #1500, Vancouver, BC V7Y 1G5
  19. Based in Vancouver, 64 km away

    56/100LFR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1415 W Georgia St, Vancouver, BC V6G 3C8
  20. 56/100LFR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    808 Nelson St Fl 17, Vancouver, BC V6Z 2H2
  21. Based in Vancouver, 64 km away

    56/100LFR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 865 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 865 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 6 AM–9 PM
    Address
    410 W Georgia St Ste 300, Vancouver, BC V6B 0S7

Immigration lawyers ranked #26 to #50

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in LFR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 61 ranked immigration lawyers here; the rest are on their profiles.

immigration lawyers in North Cowichan, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Suleman & Co. Canadian Immigration Refugee Citizenship Lawyers564.6★ (52)64 km
27Kurland Richard564.1★ (13)64 km
28SMC Immigration565.0★ (8)61 km
29Ali Yusuf564.2★ (10)64 km
30Sierra Immigration Alliance564.8★ (25)62 km
31Des Friedland & Associates564.7★ (24)62 km
32SL Maple Leaf Immigration Services555.0★ (4)63 km
33W Lloyd Macilquham - Lawyer - Immigration Law554.4★ (9)49 km
34加桥留学移民 Canbridge Business Group Ltd.554.3★ (14)55 km
35Dev Immigration Services Inc.554.6★ (20)64 km
36Patriam Immigration Law | Immigration Lawyer Vancouver554.8★ (17)63 km
37Star-Can Immigration Consulting Inc. 富佳移民留学顾问公司545.0★ (8)57 km
38Emma Andrews Law Firm (Immigration Lawyers)544.1★ (19)62 km
39WISE Global Consulting Inc.544.1★ (16)64 km
40Chapman & Co Law Corp533.7★ (3)57 km
41YLaw514.8★ (336)63 km
42VISACANA Immigration Firm514.8★ (171)52 km
43Canada Shaws Immigration Consulting - Immigration Consultant in Vancouver 加晓出国-温哥华移民留学公司504.8★ (130)55 km
44BATIS IMMIGRATION INC شرکت مشاوره مهاجرت باتیس504.9★ (147)63 km
45Bell Alliance494.7★ (186)62 km
46Magellan Immigration Consulting494.9★ (124)64 km
47Blue Pacific Immigration Inc.495.0★ (111)64 km
48Velletta Pedersen Christie Lawyers494.5★ (153)52 km
49Acumen Law Corporation494.5★ (114)54 km
50Mandall Immigration Law485.0★ (8)64 km

Also serving North Cowichan

20 more immigration lawyers within 64 km that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a practice area we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.

How we ranked North Cowichan immigration lawyers

We scored 61 North Cowichan immigration lawyers on nine factors, weighted as shown. A law firm is ranked when its practice area is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 9, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Attorney advertising businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

LFR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn North Cowichan data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Bar status10%An active bar or law society record matched to a lawyer at the firm (not measured until a record source is loaded)Not yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed firm on the listMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly office hours, Saturday, Sunday, and phones answered 24/7Measured
Practice focus15%How clearly the firm practises this area (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%An office in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The firm has claimed its Law Firms Ranked profile (free and paid earn the same)Measured
Law Firms Ranked reviews10%Verified client reviews collected by Law Firms Ranked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

How to choose an immigration lawyer

  1. Check the lawyer’s status and any public discipline in the state bar or law society directory.
  2. Ask how many immigration law matters the lawyer handles each year, and who at the firm will do the work.
  3. Get the fee arrangement in writing: hourly, flat or contingency, and which costs are charged on top.
  4. Ask how and how often the firm will update you, and how fast it answers calls and emails.
  5. Read recent reviews for how the firm communicated and billed, not only for outcomes.
  6. Check the lawyer is in good standing with a state bar or law society; immigration lawyers can be licensed in any state.
  7. Meet more than one firm; many offer a short first consultation, sometimes free.

Questions to ask an immigration lawyer

  • How would you approach a matter like mine, and what are the realistic options?
  • How do you charge, and what will the total likely cost?
  • Who will be my main contact, and how quickly do you reply?
  • What are my options, and what are the risks of each?
  • Which government fees are not included in your fee?
  • Is there any conflict of interest that would stop you representing me?

Terms explained

Contingency fee
A fee that is a share of the money recovered, paid only if there is a recovery. Common in injury cases; not allowed for criminal defense or for securing a divorce.
Retainer
Money paid up front and held in a trust account, which the lawyer draws on as fees are earned.
Flat fee
One set price for a defined piece of work, such as a will or an uncontested matter.
Limited-scope representation
Paying a lawyer for part of a matter only, such as reviewing documents or coaching for one hearing (also called unbundled services).
Statute of limitations
The deadline to file a lawsuit or charge. It differs by state or province and by type of claim.
Good standing
A lawyer’s status as active and eligible to practise with a state bar or law society.
Law society
The body that licenses and disciplines lawyers in a Canadian province or territory.
Board certification
Recognition in a field of law by a state program or an organisation accredited for that purpose. Lawyers may only claim it when they hold it, naming the certifying body.
Attorney–client privilege
The rule that keeps confidential communications between a client and lawyer, made for legal advice, out of court.
Conflict check
The search a firm runs before taking a matter to make sure it does not represent someone on the other side.
Pro bono
Legal work done for free, usually for people who cannot afford a lawyer.
Legal aid
Publicly funded legal help for people with low incomes, through legal aid offices, public defenders or provincial legal aid plans.

Immigration lawyers in North Cowichan: frequently asked questions

Which immigration lawyer has the highest LFR Score in North Cowichan?

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked immigration lawyer in North Cowichan, BC is Joshua Slayen Vancouver Canadian Immigration Lawyer with an LFR Score of 64/100. It has 4.9★ from 131 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Forghani Law - Immigration Lawyer (#2) and Acorn Admissions & Immigration 坚果国际留学移民 (#3) follow. We ranked 61 immigration lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many immigration lawyers are there in North Cowichan?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 61 immigration lawyers serving North Cowichan, BC. Another 20 within 64 km are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which immigration lawyers in North Cowichan are open 24/7?

3 ranked immigration lawyers in North Cowichan post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Joshua Slayen Vancouver Canadian Immigration Lawyer (#1), Forghani Law - Immigration Lawyer (#2) and VisaPlace - Immigration Starts Here (#7). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which immigration lawyers in North Cowichan work on weekends?

10 of 61 ranked immigration lawyers post Saturday hours and 4 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Joshua Slayen Vancouver Canadian Immigration Lawyer (#1), Forghani Law - Immigration Lawyer (#2) and VisaPlace - Immigration Starts Here (#7). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do North Cowichan immigration lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 61 rated immigration lawyers in North Cowichan is 4.8★, with a median of 36 reviews. Visa Mondial has the most, 1,181 reviews, and ranks #4. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does LawFirmsRanked rank immigration lawyers?

Each immigration lawyer gets a 0–100 LFR Score from nine published factors, led by reputation (25%), practice focus (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only law firms with a confirmed practice area and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Do immigration lawyers outside North Cowichan count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 64 km of the North Cowichan city centre, our service radius for immigration lawyers. Each listing shows where the law firm is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the LFR Score, so a nearby law firm gets a small edge.

Can immigration lawyers pay to rank higher on LawFirmsRanked?

No. The LFR Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured law firms may appear above the list, labelled Attorney advertising and showing their honest rank.

How do immigration lawyers in North Cowichan, BC charge?

Immigration lawyers often charge a flat fee per application; government processing fees are separate. Ask for the fee arrangement in writing before you agree.

Who can legally represent me in an immigration matter?

In Canada, paid representatives must be lawyers, Quebec notaries or licensed immigration consultants regulated by the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants. This is general information, not legal advice.

How is this list of immigration lawyers in North Cowichan, BC ranked?

By LFR Score only, from public data on reviews, practice focus, office location and hours. Firms labelled “Attorney advertising” paid for that placement; payment never changes a rank, and a rank is not an endorsement.

Does a lawyer need an office in North Cowichan?

No, but the lawyer must be licensed in your province (or, for federal matters such as immigration, in some province). A local office makes meetings and court appearances easier, so proximity is one of our factors.

Update log for North Cowichan

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 61 immigration lawyers serving North Cowichan.