New York State Bar · Barreau du Québec · Founded 1991

Navigate Canada & U.S. Immigration — From One Trusted Firm

Leiter Rahme is Montréal’s only immigration law firm holding both Québec and New York bar admissions — giving clients seamless access to Canadian and American immigration systems from a single point of contact.

  • Dual bar admissions — the only firm in Montréal
  • 35+ years serving clients from 50+ countries
  • Bilingual service: English · Français · العربية · Español

No obligation · 100% confidential · Licensed attorneys only

Accreditations

Barreau du Québec
Member in good standing
New York State Bar
NYSBA admitted
AILA
American Immigration Lawyers Assoc.
★★★★★ Google
4.9 / 5 · 120+ reviews
Why It Matters

Immigration decisions shape lives. The firm you choose shapes the outcome.

Whether you’re an entrepreneur seeking the E-2 Treaty Investor Visa, a skilled professional applying for Express Entry, or a family navigating sponsorship delays — the immigration system is designed to create friction.

A single missed document, misclassified NOC code, or ambiguous business plan can cost you months — or kill your application entirely. Most clients arrive after attempting it alone or working with an unauthorized consultant.

At Leiter Rahme, every file is handled by a licensed attorney who has navigated exactly this situation before — with a 35-year track record and the rare credential of dual U.S./Canadian bar admission.

Our Story
35+
Years of practice
50+
Countries served
2
Bar admissions
4.9★
Google satisfaction

“The only Montréal integration firm offering both U.S. and Canada legal services — without the U.S. firm tag.”

Client Testimonials

Trusted by families, investors & professionals worldwide

★★★★★

“After two rejected consultant-assisted applications, Leiter Rahme resolved our Express Entry case in four months. The attorney was accessible, thorough, and honest about our odds — which were far better than we’d been told.”

Rania M.
Egypt → Montréal · Express Entry PR
★★★★★

“We opened our U.S. franchise using the E-2. The business plan Leiter Rahme prepared was consulate-approved on first submission. Far less than a New York firm would have charged.”

Jean-Pierre L.
Montréal → USA · E-2 Treaty Investor
★★★★★

“My TN visa was refused at the border. Leiter Rahme had me back at the port of entry with a proper documentation package within two weeks. I’ve been renewing with them ever since.”

Sarah K.
Toronto · TN Visa (CUSMA)

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Our Difference

Why clients choose Leiter Rahme

Eight reasons we consistently outperform both DIY applications and single-jurisdiction firms.

Dual Bar Admission

The only Montréal firm licensed for both New York State Bar and Barreau du Québec simultaneously.

Cross-Border Expertise

Handle Canadian PR and U.S. visas together — no coordination lag, no duplicate retainers.

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Multilingual Team

English, French, Arabic, and Spanish service for the communication in the language you think in.

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Transparent Pricing

Flat-fee structures. Detailed scope and price before any engagement begins.

35 Years of Precedent

Founded 1991. We’ve seen every policy cycle, every IRCC backlog, every USCIS interpretation shift.

Refusal Specialists

Strong track record overturning Canadian and U.S. visa refusals — including complex misrepresentation flags.

Investor Immigration

E-2 and EB-5 structured: capital deployment, business plans, and consulate interviews.

AILA Member

Peer-reviewed expertise through the American Immigration Lawyers Association — a mark of professional rigor.

How We Compare

How we compare

Not all immigration help is equal. Here’s how the options stack up.

Criteria Leiter Rahme DIY / Self Represent Immigration Consultant Single-Country Firm
Licensed attorney (not a consultant)
Dual CA + U.S. bar jurisdiction
Visa refusal appeals & judicial reviewLimitedSome
Investor visa expertise (E-2, EB-5)Limited
Multilingual client service (4 languages)SomeRare
Who We Serve

Who we serve

Every situation is unique. Here are the clients who benefit most from our dual-jurisdiction expertise.

Investors & Entrepreneurs

Pursuing the E-2 Treaty Investor Visa or EB-5 from Canada or abroad. Need a business plan that passes consulate review and legal certainty over capital deployment.

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Skilled Professionals

Express Entry, TN visas for CUSMA professionals, or L-1 intracompany transfers. Complex NOC codes, CRS optimization, and cross-border issues.

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Families & Sponsors

Spousal sponsorship, parent & grandparent super visas, family reunification — navigating timelines and proving relationships or financial requirements.

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International Students

Study permits, PGWP transitions, pathway to permanent residency after graduation. Ensuring each step leads toward long-term status.

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Visa Refusal Cases

Refused by IRCC or USCIS. Flagged for misrepresentation, inadmissibility grounds. Judicial review requests and rehabilitation applications.

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Corporate Relocation

Multinational employees moving executives, specialized staff, or founding teams across the border. L-1, employer compliance, and PERM.

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Our Process

Your path to a decision — 3 steps

We’ve streamlined decades of experience into a process that eliminates uncertainty.

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Free Attorney Consultation

A licensed attorney reviews your situation, assesses your eligibility, and recommends the strongest pathway. 15 minutes. No sales pitch.

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Custom Immigration Roadmap

We prepare a written strategy: recommended visa category, document checklist, realistic timeline, probability of approval, and flat-fee quote.

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We Handle Everything

Our team prepares and submits your complete application. You receive status updates at every milestone. We respond to any IRCC or USCIS correspondence.

Questions Fréquentes

Frequently asked questions

Don’t see your question? Book a free 15-minute consultation — every question is answered by a licensed attorney.

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What is the difference between a Canadian and U.S. immigration lawyer? +
A Canadian immigration lawyer is admitted to a provincial bar (in our case, the Barreau du Québec) and handles IRCC matters. A U.S. immigration attorney is admitted to a U.S. state bar (we hold New York State Bar admission) and handles USCIS and consular matters. Leiter Rahme holds both, so a single firm can manage your entire cross-border file.
Can I pursue Canadian PR and a U.S. visa at the same time? +
Yes. Many of our clients maintain Canadian permanent residency while operating a U.S. business under an E-2 visa. We coordinate both files to avoid conflicts and timing issues that arise when two separate firms work in isolation.
My visa was refused. Can Leiter Rahme still help? +
Often, yes. We handle visa refusal appeals, Federal Court judicial review, and rehabilitation applications. The refusal letter contains critical information about your next steps — book a consultation and we’ll assess your options honestly.
How long does an Express Entry application take? +
Once you receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA), IRCC’s service standard is approximately six months for processing. Timelines vary with category-based draws and document completeness — we optimize your profile to maximize draw probability.
What makes the E-2 Treaty Investor Visa accessible to Canadians? +
Canada is an E-2 treaty country, so Canadian nationals qualify. There’s no fixed minimum investment and the visa is renewable indefinitely as long as the business operates — making it one of the most flexible U.S. pathways for entrepreneurs.
Do you offer services in French or Arabic? +
Yes. Our attorneys conduct consultations in English, French, Arabic, and Spanish. You’ll work in the language you think most clearly in.
How is Leiter Rahme different from an online immigration service? +
Online services are typically run by non-lawyers and offer form-filling, not legal advice. Every Leiter Rahme file is handled by a bar-admitted attorney who can make legal judgments, represent you before tribunals, and is bound by attorney-client privilege.
Commençons

Your future in Canada or the U.S. starts with one conversation.

Speak directly with a licensed attorney. We assess your situation, answer your questions, and give you an honest view of your options — at no cost and with no obligation.

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Evaluation Gratuite

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Not a sales call. A real attorney reviews your situation, assesses your eligibility, and tells you what your options look like — for free.

  • Speak with a licensed attorney, not a paralegal
  • Get a realistic assessment of your chances
  • Understand timelines, costs, and risks upfront
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