Colin R. Singer, LL.L, BA

Colin R. Singer is a Canadian immigration lawyer who has been in good standing with the Barreau du Québec for more than 35 years. As Founder and Managing Partner of immigration.ca — Canada’s longest-standing online immigration platform, operating since 1994 — he is recognized as one of Canada’s foremost authorities on economic-class and business immigration.

His practice focuses on skilled-worker and business immigration, including the recruitment of international professionals, intra-company transfers, and Canada’s Start-Up Visa program. He advises individuals, families, and corporate clients across healthcare, manufacturing, food services, construction, and technology, and leads immigration.ca’s appeal and advocacy work on behalf of applicants challenging refused visa and immigration decisions.

Areas of expertise

• Citizenship by descent
• Canadian citizenship
• Family sponsorship
• Express Entry
• Provincial Nominee Programs
• Business & investor immigration
• Start-Up Visa Program
• Work permits & LMIA
• Study permits
• Immigration appeals & judicial review

Credentials & recognition

• Licensed immigration lawyer in good standing — Barreau du Québec (35+ years)
• Testimony before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration
• Contributor to Law360 (LexisNexis) since 2015, and to national media including the Financial Post
• Lifetime Governor of the Fondation du Barreau du Québec (since 2009)
• Founder & Managing Partner, immigration.ca (since 1994)

Education & professional standing

• LL.L (Licentiate in Law) — Civil Law
• Bachelor of Arts (BA)
• Member in good standing, Barreau du Québec (Quebec Bar)

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