Matthew Jeffery is a Canadian immigration lawyer with more than 25 years of experience practising exclusively in Canadian immigration, refugee and citizenship law. He is a Certified Specialist in Immigration Law, as designated by the Law Society of Ontario.
The Immigration Law Firm of Matthew Jeffery focuses particularly on Canadian spousal sponsorship and family immigration applications, assisting Canadian citizens and permanent residents seeking to sponsor their spouses, common-law partners and other eligible family members for permanent residence in Canada. The firm assists couples and families navigating Canada’s immigration system, with particular attention to preparing thorough sponsorship applications and addressing legal or procedural complications that may arise. The firm is based in Richmond Hill in the Greater Toronto Area and serves clients across Canada and internationally.
The firm’s practice includes both inland and overseas spousal sponsorship applications, common-law partner sponsorships, and cases involving complex family circumstances, previous immigration refusals and other complications. Other practice areas include Express Entry immigration, including Canadian Experience Class and Federal Skilled Worker applications, humanitarian and compassionate applications, permanent resident card renewals and Canadian citizenship applications.
Matthew Jeffery also has extensive litigation experience in immigration matters, having appeared before all divisions of the Immigration and Refugee Board and the Federal Courts. He has also acted as counsel in proceedings before the Supreme Court of Canada. His litigation background provides valuable experience in addressing complex immigration issues, including refused sponsorship applications and immigration appeals.
Matthew Jeffery holds a law degree from Osgoode Hall Law School in Toronto. He has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada for Immigration Law since 2019 and is also ranked by Chambers and Partners for Immigration: Personal. His firm has received recognition in Best Law Firms, including a Regional Tier 1 ranking for Immigration Law in Toronto.
