Immigration Lawyer - Canadian Immigration

Border Pass is one of the fastest-growing companies in North America, on a mission to simplify global mobility. We help international students and workers navigate complex immigration processes by combining licensed legal expertise with powerful technology. Students, employers, and institutions across Canada use Border Pass to manage immigration applications, compliance, and settlement services through one integrated platform.

We are looking for an immigration lawyer licensed to practice in Canada to join our growing legal team. The ideal candidate has approximately 5+ years of post-call experience in Canadian immigration law and has worked hands‑on with both student and work permit applications, as well as permanent residence pathways.

This role will support a range of immigration matters, while also contributing to the development of our legal technology, all within Border Pass’ case management model.

You will collaborate closely with other lawyers, operations teams, and product stakeholders, contributing practical immigration expertise while maintaining high standards of quality, consistency, and regulatory compliance.

• Provide legal review, strategy, and oversight on Canadian immigration matters, including work, study, and permanent residence pathways
• Review and validate application materials prepared through the Border Pass platform
• Communicate with clients to explain legal requirements, timelines, and next steps in clear, practical terms
• Collaborate with internal legal, operations, and product teams to improve workflows and service delivery
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal and provincial immigration regulations and professional obligations
• Contribute to the development of scalable legal processes within a technology-enabled environment

• Licensed lawyer in good standing with a Canadian provincial law society
• Three or more years of post-call experience in Canadian immigration law
• Admission to practice law in a U.S. jurisdiction would be a strong asset
• Practical experience working on a range of immigration matters, including end-to-end guidance on study permits, LMIA-exempt work permits, Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs), Express Entry and other permanent residence pathways, and Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs)
• Bilingual proficiency in French and English, written and spoken, is an asset
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple files in a fast-paced environment
• Client-focused, responsive, and comfortable explaining complex legal concepts
• Interest in working within a technology-driven legal services platform

• Be part of one of the fastest-growing companies in North America
• Work alongside lawyers, engineers, and operators building the future of immigration services
• High-ownership role with exposure to a broad range of immigration matters
• Flexible work environment with competitive compensation
• Opportunity to help scale a national immigration platform while maintaining strong legal rigour