Your Immigration Lawyers in Montreal
Demystifying Canadian Immigration · with ServImm
Business, individual and specialized LGBTQIA2s+ Immigration Services
We believe in helping people like you lighten their administrative immigration burdens. The Canadian story is, at its heart, an immigration story and we could not imagine working in anything else: all the successes we achieve for our clients motivate us every day. These are the principles that guide our practice.
Work with us and we’ll work with you to establish new futures across the world’s second-largest country – right from the vibrant, diverse city of Montreal at the heart of multicultural Québec.
This is how we meet your immigration needs!
We’re your immigration partners with legal services tailored to all demographics, including the LGBTQ2X community.
This is us, your immigration attorneys from Montreal.
Angela, Laila and Vanessa are your personal partners in all matters related to immigration and your legal status in Canada. This is us. This is what we do. We’re here for you.
ServImm has been taking care of your immigration needs since Me Angela Potvin passed her accession to the bar in 2013 and we’re proud that we’ve helped countless clients get their status and life in Canada sorted. We continue to work relentlessly for your benefit.
Me Angela Potvin
Founder, ServImm Immigration Services
Me Angela Potvin has worked as an Immigration lawyer since her accession to the bar in 2013.
She is the founding member of ServImm Immigration Services and has been a member of the Association of Quebec Immigration Lawyers (AQAADI) since 2014.
She has an LL.B/J.D.. in Common Law from Dalhousie University (2010), a Certificate in Civil Law – specialisation Business (2011) and a Political Science and Theatre degree from Concordia University (2007).
She focuses on complex cases, all manner of business immigration, family sponsorships, and temporary residence of all kinds.
Me Laïla Ahrid
Lawyer
Laïla Ahrid holds a Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of Montreal. Laïla became a member of the Barreau du Québec in 2021.
Laïla focuses her practice on immigration law. As part of her practice, she assists foreign nationals from all over the world with their permanent immigration applications. She also assists clients with temporary immigration matters, in particular businesses recruiting internationally.
Her great attention to details and her meticulousness allows her to support her clients in achieving their immigration objectives.
Vanessa Pantin-Leblanc
Paralegal
Vanessa has been with the firm since August of 2023 and assists in all manner of information gathering and data entry at the firm. She assists in all manner of cases and is passionate about immigration and the right of people to move freely around the world.
Vanessa assists in all manner of information gathering, support and data entry at the firm. She is also a licensed independent massage therapist.
Immigration Lawyers for Diverse Demographics
Immigration Services for Who you Are
Depending on your circumstances and reasons for coming or bringing somebody to Canada, the immigration process can vary significantly. You want lawyers in your corner who have the exact experience you need. Since 2012, we’ve navigated an enormous variety of situations and learned valuable lessons that we continue to harness for you.
For Individuals.
Immigration Services for Individuals
We know what it takes for you to start your new life in Canada and it can seem daunting. Oftentimes, you only realize how much so after digging into the immigration process for a while and feeling out at sea. We’re here to guide and support you every step of the way. Contact us.
Make no mistake: Of course, it is smart and right for you to do your own research into immigration matters, but we recommend you always consult an attorney even when the process seems deceptively simple – like a citizenship application.
Your partners in highly particular situations
We’re here to help even with particular matters like:
- Family sponsorship
- Quebec-specific Economic Immigration Programs
- Canada-wide economic immigration (Express Entry)
- …and numerous more.
Talk to us! We look forward to supporting and advising you.
For the LGBTQIA2s+ Community.
Immigration Services for the LGBTQIA2s+ Community
We’re situated in diverse and vibrant Montreal, a welcoming city for people from all backgrounds and cultures. Growing, living and working here has long taught us the special requirements of the LGBTQIA2s+ community in all immigration matters.
ServImm takes its work with LGBTQIA2s+ immigrants seriously as a matter of heart.
Canada, a safe place for you to express yourself
In Canada, we take pride in providing a safe place for members of LGBTQIA2s+ communities to live and express themselves freely, unfettered by persecution or restrictions.
Your needs are as unique as you.
For Businesses.
Corporate Immigration Services
When employing workers from abroad, it’s essential to cross your T’s and dot your I’s. We help you to cover all legal bases, avoid surprises and secure your workforce.
Foreign workers don’t just power up Canadian workforces with diverse skills, qualifications, perspectives and ideas from different cultural backgrounds.
Intrepid entrepreneurs launch businesses driven by innovation, unique approaches and the satisfaction of very real needs in our society. Similarly, companies across the country, by employing foreign workers, strengthen their reputations, inrease their value on international markets and contribute to the diversity of their municipalities.
Focus on people in business
We work relentlessly for people in business, be they executives, business owners, entrepreneurs, investors, senior management or professionals with specialized knowledge and experience.
It’s our job to help entrepreneurs and businesses with their legal needs, and we take it very seriously. Some of our focal points:
- Work permits
- Canada-wide economic immigration (Express Entry)
- Global mobility
- Compliance and inspections
- Quebec permits and permanent residency applications
- …and numerous more.
Talk to us! We look forward to supporting and advising you.
Our team is always here for you
We understand that comprehensive legal services that help manage and secure your international workforce are a vital factor for your bottom line as a business.
That’s why, as a team, we’re in constant contact with you and committed to advancing your immediate wants and needs.