65/100LFR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Immigration Lawyers in Salt Spring Island, BC: 2026 rankings
229 immigration lawyers ranked by LFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Highest LFR Score in Salt Spring Island: Forghani Law - Immigration Lawyer, LFR Score 65/100; 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Open 24 hours (per Google): Joshua Slayen Vancouver Canadian Immigration Lawyer, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 229.
- 10
Most-reviewed: Visa Mondial, 1,181 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 229 ranked; ranked #10.
Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
229 Salt Spring Island immigration lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 9 are open 24/7, 57 open Saturdays and 22 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 229 rated law firms.
Top 10 immigration lawyers in Salt Spring Island 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.
| Rank | Business | LFR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Notable for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Forghani Law - Immigration Lawyer | 65 | 5.0★ (29) | Oak Bay, 28 km away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | Top score |
| 2 | Joshua Slayen Vancouver Canadian Immigration Lawyer | 65 | 4.9★ (131) | Vancouver, 58 km away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | Open 24 hours |
| 3 | I Know Canada Immigration Consultant | 65 | 5.0★ (325) | Vancouver, 59 km away | — | — |
| 4 | Acorn Admissions & Immigration 坚果国际留学移民 | 64 | 5.0★ (696) | Richmond, 47 km away | — | — |
| 5 | Admire Immigration Services Inc. | 64 | 4.8★ (400) | Surrey, 59 km away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 6 | Ackah Business Immigration Lawyer Vancouver | 63 | 4.8★ (80) | Vancouver, 59 km away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 7 | Macro World Immigration ltd | 62 | 5.0★ (225) | Surrey, 58 km away | Sat | — |
| 8 | Express Services | 62 | 4.7★ (141) | Surrey, 59 km away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 9 | Star Ring Immigration | 62 | 5.0★ (210) | Richmond, 47 km away | — | — |
| 10 | Visa Mondial | 62 | 4.7★ (1,181) | Vancouver, 59 km away | — | Most reviews |
All 229 immigration lawyers in Salt Spring Island, 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.
Based in Vancouver, 58 km away
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #2 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.
Based in Vancouver, 59 km away
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 325 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.
Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Richmond, 47 km away
64/100LFR ScoreRanked #4 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.
Based in Surrey, 59 km away
64/100LFR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 400 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Vancouver, 59 km away
63/100LFR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 80 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Surrey, 58 km away
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 225 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Surrey, 59 km away
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 141 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Richmond, 47 km away
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #9 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.
#10 Visa Mondial
Based in Vancouver, 59 km away
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #10 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.
Based in Surrey, 58 km away
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 352 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Vancouver, 56 km away
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #12 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.
Based in Vancouver, 59 km away
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 586 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Surrey, 60 km away
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 105 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Surrey, 58 km away
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 49 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Surrey, 63 km away
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 464 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#17 WWICS Vancouver
Based in Surrey, 57 km away
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 67 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.
Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Vancouver, 59 km away
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 93 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in West Vancouver, 61 km away
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 112 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#20 VCEC 밴센
Based in Vancouver, 59 km away
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 191 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Vancouver, 58 km away
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.1★ from 61 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Surrey, 57 km away
60/100LFR ScoreRanked #22 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.
Based in White Rock, 55 km away
60/100LFR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 246 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Burnaby, 55 km away
60/100LFR ScoreRanked #24 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.
Based in Surrey, 59 km away
60/100LFR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 191 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
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 229 ranked immigration lawyers here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Salt Spring Island
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.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| ABCiC Canadian Immigration Consultants | 5.0★ (1) | 58 km |
| Anna J Pugh Law Corp | 4.3★ (6) | In Salt Spring Island |
| Cindy L Bratt Law Corporation | 5.0★ (1) | In Salt Spring Island |
| Douglas A. Cowgill, US Immigration Lawyer | 4.0★ (1) | 58 km |
| Eagle High Consulting Limited 鹰高咨询 | 5.0★ (2) | 52 km |
| ECP Immigration Consultancy Ltd. | 3.0★ (2) | 50 km |
| Entryhub Immigration | 5.0★ (2) | 57 km |
| Ian H. Clement Law Office | 5.0★ (2) | In Salt Spring Island |
| JOHAL IMMIGRATION & VISA | 3.0★ (2) | 59 km |
| John Allan Davies | 3.0★ (4) | In Salt Spring Island |
| Kennedy Immigration Solutions | 5.0★ (2) | 59 km |
| McKimm & Lott | 4.2★ (5) | In Salt Spring Island |
| MN Campbell Law | 1.0★ (1) | 58 km |
| Morningside Law | In Salt Spring Island | |
| NS Canada Immigration & Education Consultants RCIC - Victoria & Colwood | 5.0★ (2) | 43 km |
| Pointswest Immigration Services Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 48 km |
| Prospect Immigration Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 59 km |
| Sarah Hamilton Law | In Salt Spring Island | |
| SOLOMON GOULET VILVANG Trial Lawyers | 4.5★ (2) | 58 km |
| William T. Faminoff | 5.0★ (2) | 58 km |
How we ranked Salt Spring Island immigration lawyers
We scored 229 Salt Spring Island 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.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Salt Spring Island data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Bar status | 10% | 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 volume | 10% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed firm on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 5% | Weekly office hours, Saturday, Sunday, and phones answered 24/7 | Measured |
| Practice focus | 15% | How clearly the firm practises this area (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | An office in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The firm has claimed its Law Firms Ranked profile (free and paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Law Firms Ranked reviews | 10% | Verified client reviews collected by Law Firms Ranked: their rating and how many there are | Measured |
How to choose an immigration lawyer
- Check the lawyer’s status and any public discipline in the state bar or law society directory.
- Ask how many immigration law matters the lawyer handles each year, and who at the firm will do the work.
- Get the fee arrangement in writing: hourly, flat or contingency, and which costs are charged on top.
- Ask how and how often the firm will update you, and how fast it answers calls and emails.
- Read recent reviews for how the firm communicated and billed, not only for outcomes.
- Check the lawyer is in good standing with a state bar or law society; immigration lawyers can be licensed in any state.
- 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 Salt Spring Island: frequently asked questions
Which immigration lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Salt Spring Island?
By LFR Score, the highest-ranked immigration lawyer in Salt Spring Island, BC is Forghani Law - Immigration Lawyer with an LFR Score of 65/100. It has 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Joshua Slayen Vancouver Canadian Immigration Lawyer (#2) and I Know Canada Immigration Consultant (#3) follow. We ranked 229 immigration lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many immigration lawyers are there in Salt Spring Island?
LawFirmsRanked ranks 229 immigration lawyers serving Salt Spring Island, BC. Another 20 within 64 km are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which immigration lawyers in Salt Spring Island are open 24/7?
9 ranked immigration lawyers in Salt Spring Island post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Forghani Law - Immigration Lawyer (#1), Joshua Slayen Vancouver Canadian Immigration Lawyer (#2) and Ackah Business Immigration Lawyer Vancouver (#6). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which immigration lawyers in Salt Spring Island work on weekends?
57 of 229 ranked immigration lawyers post Saturday hours and 22 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Forghani Law - Immigration Lawyer (#1), Joshua Slayen Vancouver Canadian Immigration Lawyer (#2) and Admire Immigration Services Inc. (#5). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.
What Google rating do Salt Spring Island immigration lawyers have?
The median Google rating among 229 rated immigration lawyers in Salt Spring Island is 4.9★, with a median of 37 reviews. Visa Mondial has the most, 1,181 reviews, and ranks #10. 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 Salt Spring Island count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 64 km of the Salt Spring Island 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 Salt Spring Island, 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 Salt Spring Island, 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 Salt Spring Island?
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 Salt Spring Island
- November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 229 immigration lawyers serving Salt Spring Island.
More immigration lawyers and Salt Spring Island pages
Immigration lawyers near Salt Spring Island
- Immigration lawyers in North Cowichan, BC61 ranked
- Immigration lawyers in Duncan, BC18 ranked
- Immigration lawyers in North Saanich, BC28 ranked
- Immigration lawyers in Tsawwassen, BC272 ranked
- Immigration lawyers in Langford, BC6 ranked
- Immigration lawyers in Ladner, BC272 ranked
- Immigration lawyers in Colwood, BC6 ranked
- Immigration lawyers in Oak Bay, BC6 ranked
- Immigration lawyers in Victoria, BC6 ranked
- Immigration lawyers in Richmond, BC267 ranked
Other practice areas in Salt Spring Island
- Personal injury lawyers in Salt Spring Island121 ranked
- Criminal defense lawyers in Salt Spring Island19 ranked
- Divorce and family lawyers in Salt Spring Island6 ranked
- Estate planning and probate lawyers in Salt Spring Island11 ranked
- Bankruptcy lawyers in Salt Spring Island6 ranked
- Employment lawyers in Salt Spring Island72 ranked
- Real estate lawyers in Salt Spring Island6 ranked
- Tax lawyers in Salt Spring Island21 ranked
- Intellectual property lawyers in Salt Spring Island14 ranked
- Insurance lawyers in Salt Spring Island42 ranked
- Mediators in Salt Spring Island62 ranked
- General practice lawyers in Salt Spring Island42 ranked
- All lawyers in Salt Spring Island