Paralegal services in Richmond Hill and the GTA
Representation before the Immigration and Refugee Board, the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario, Small Claims Court and summary-conviction court. Angelina Shuster is a paralegal licensed by the Law Society of Ontario.
- 4 IRB divisions
- 25+ years on immigration and criminal matters
- English and Russian
Free assessment
Send what was decided or charged and its date. We reply with the forum and the time left.
Find your matter by the body that decides it
Each matter goes to one tribunal or court, and that forum sets the deadline and who may appear.
The clock that runs in each forum
Each limit comes from the rule named beside it. For IRB limits, count from the day you received the decision, not the date printed on it.
| Decision or event | Time limit | Rule that sets it |
|---|---|---|
| Refugee claim refused by the RPD | 15 daysto file the RAD notice of appeal, from the written reasons | IRPR s.159.91(1)(a) |
| Sponsorship refused or removal ordered | 30 daysto file with the IAD | IAD Rules, 2022, Rule 16 |
| Residency obligation not met | 60 daysto file with the IAD | IAD Rules, 2022, Rule 16(c) |
| Detention by the CBSA | 48 hoursfirst review by the Immigration Division, then within 7 days and every 30 days | IRPA s.57 |
| Discrimination under the Code | 1 yearfrom the last incident to apply to the HRTO | Human Rights Code s.34(1) |
| Unpaid debt or damage | 2 yearsfrom discovering the claim to sue in Small Claims Court | Limitations Act, 2002 s.4 |
Where a paralegal may appear, and where the team takes over
Law Society By-Law 4, section 6(2), sets the places a licensed paralegal may represent you.
Angelina represents you
Tribunals and lower courts
Proceedings before a tribunal created by federal or Ontario legislation, plus two courts.
- All four IRB divisions: RPD, RAD, ID and IAD
- Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario
- Small Claims Court
- Summary-conviction matters in the Ontario Court of Justice
With our legal team
Applications to IRCC
Our legal team assists with the full range of your matter, including applications filed with IRCC.
- Spousal sponsorship applications
- Humanitarian and compassionate requests
- Permanent residence files
One licensed paralegal from first call to hearing
Angelina Shuster, licensed paralegal (LSO), appears herself at every hearing she takes on.
- 25+ yearson immigration and criminal matters.
- English and Russianmeetings, documents and preparation in either language.
- 10211 Yonge Street, Suite 205Richmond Hill office serving the whole GTA.
- Olena, client“I was greatly impressed by the efficiency with which Angelina handled our immigration case. All of our concerns, however minor, were promptly addressed by her. In addition to her efficiency she provided us with personal support at a time when it was most needed, the nerve-wracking days before the scheduled interview with the Immigration Officials. She reassured us and alleviated our fears, rational as well as irrational.”
Papers that answer the first question fast
- The decision, order or chargeEvery page, including the reasons or the information sheet.
- Proof of when you got itEnvelope, email or portal notice: the deadline counts from that day.
- Your next dateHearing notice, court appearance, undertaking or detention review date.
- What you filed beforeThe application, claim or earlier IRB decision, if you kept a copy.
Can a paralegal represent me at the Immigration and Refugee Board?
Yes. The IRB is a tribunal established under federal legislation, and By-Law 4 of the Law Society of Ontario lets a licensed paralegal represent a party before such a tribunal.
Which criminal charges are within a paralegal's licence?
Summary-conviction matters in the Ontario Court of Justice, within the limits By-Law 4 sets. Indictable offences need a lawyer.
What happens if a family member is detained by the CBSA?
Section 57 of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act requires the Immigration Division to review the detention within 48 hours. Call the office as soon as you learn of it.
Is the first assessment free?
Yes. Send the form or call (416) 835-6989 with the decision and its date.
This page is general information about legal services in Ontario and is not legal advice. Reading it does not create a paralegal-client relationship.
Call (416) 835-6989