One Psychiatrist’s LMIA Success Story

Lev Abramovich

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A founding partner of Abramovich Immigration Law and a skilled litigator, Lev focuses exclusively on immigration and refugee law. His immigration practice is focused on complex corporate and personal immigration and refugee law matters.

One Psychiatrist’s LMIA Success Story

After a year of waiting and uncertainty, a psychiatrist who applied for a LIMA stream work permit experienced a challenging journey filled with setbacks. The application process, which began over a year ago, led to frustration and anxiety. Having to relocate from South Africa to their home country due to the delay, the applicant missed out on multiple job opportunities and faced the stress of potential unemployment.

LMIA Processing Delays Held Back An Important Application

During this time, efforts were made to expedite the process. Urgent processing requests were submitted by Alberta Health Services to the IRCC, and even a member of parliament contacted the IRCC multiple times. The applicant also sent numerous webforms in the hopes of speeding things up, but nothing seemed to move the process forward.

In desperation, they consulted several lawyers. One bluntly stated that they were at the mercy of the IRCC agent, another assured them that the long wait was fairly standard, and others charged steep consultation fees without providing much insight into the situation. Some lawyers didn’t even respond. The constant delays took a toll. Family members advised the applicant to explore other options besides Canada, further deepening the feeling of hopelessness.

Abramovich Immigration Law Got The Job Done

In May, while searching for answers online, the applicant came across the reviews of Abramovich Immigration Law. The firm’s numerous mandamus success stories inspired a glimmer of hope. After contacting the firm, they were offered a free consultation and received a clear breakdown of the steps involved, as well as the associated fees. Feeling reassured, the applicant decided to proceed with the mandamus process, and on June 20th, they formally started the case.

Swift Action By Our Firm Led To Quick Results

In an astonishing turn of events, the work permit application was approved on July 18th—less than 30 days after beginning the process. This marked the end of a long period of waiting and uncertainty, and a new chapter of opportunity. The applicant was deeply grateful for the firm’s support, expressing heartfelt appreciation for how the case was handled. Abramovich Immigration Law not only met but exceeded expectations, delivering a success story in a situation that had once seemed so uncertain.

Lev Abramovich

A founding partner of Abramovich Immigration Law and a skilled litigator, Lev focuses exclusively on immigration and refugee law. His immigration practice is focused on complex corporate and personal immigration and refugee law matters.