Karas Immigration Law Professional Corporation

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  • Established in 1990
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  • Immigration Lawyers-Serving all of Canada--Certified Specialist in Canadian Citizenship and Immigration Law by the Law Society of Ontario.

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Sergio R. Karas, B.A., J.D., is a Canadian Barrister and Solicitor and a Certified Specialist in Canadian Citizenship and Immigration Law by the Law Society of Upper Canada.

Mr. Karas is an honors graduate in Political Science from York University and obtained his Law degree from Osgoode Hall Law School. He speaks fluent English, French and Spanish and has a working knowledge of Italian, Portuguese and German. Mr. Karas is a member of the Law Society of Upper Canada, the Canadian Bar Association (CBA), Past Chair of the Ontario Bar Association Citizenship and Immigration Section, Past Chair of the International Bar Association (IBA) Immigration and Nationality Committee, Vice Chair of the American Bar Association (ABA) Canada Committee, Section of International law, member of the Inter-Pacific Bar Association (IPBA), and the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA). He has been invited on numerous occasions to address other lawyers and human resources managers at major international professional gatherings, such as the annual IBA Conferences and the sessions of the Center for International Legal Studies in Salzburg, Austria. He is listed in "Who is Who in Corporate Immigration Law" as a leading immigration legal practitioner.

Mr. Karas contributes to the press providing current information about Canada's immigration law and policies. He provides immigration policy insight and commentary to Canada's national press. He is a regular guest on local, national and international radio and television programs, and hosted his own show "Immigration and You" in ITV and Vision of Asia in New York and New Jersey. Mr. Karas is the Editor of "Global Business Immigration Handbook". Mr. Karas is contributing writer on immigration issues for Canadian HR Reporter and Canadian Employment Law Today. He also taught immigration law at Sheridan College in Toronto.

Mr. Karas has been instrumental in effecting changes to Canadian immigration visa policies through his involvement in US-Canada relations and border security issues. Multinational corporations and community organizations alike engage Mr. Karas in an advisory capacity, conducting staff seminars and providing guidance. He was a member of the Board of Directors of JIAS (Jewish Immigrant Aid Services) in Toronto for ten years, and is currently a board member of other community organizations.

In addition to his primary role as an immigration lawyer, Mr. Karas' involvement in the international scene goes far beyond the provision of routine legal services. He was catapulted to the world spotlight for his work in defense of the rights of Holocaust survivors and their heirs claiming dormant Swiss bank accounts and gold stolen by the Nazis during WWII, and has been profiled in the book "Hitler's Silent Partners: Swiss Banks, Nazi Gold and the Pursuit of Justice" by Isabel Vincent, award-winning Canadian journalist, published worldwide in English, French, German and Italian. Adam LeBor, foreign correspondent for the Times of London, has also quoted him extensively in the book "Hitler's Secret Bankers". His work in this subject has earned him international praise from individuals and organizations.

Mr. Karas' law firm, Karas Immigration Law Professional Corporation, headquartered in Toronto, Canada, is dedicated to the successful settlement of qualified immigrants including professionals, self-employed, entrepreneurs, and investors, and to assisting corporations to implement successful migration strategies for managerial, executive and technical personnel. It also represents family class immigrants and sponsored relatives. It assists clients with US Consular processing and NAFTA petitions. Karas Immigration Law Professional Corporation is a multilingual law firm and provides services to its international clientele in Canada and worldwide, through VISALAW International, a global alliance of immigration lawyers.

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Areas of Practice (3)

  • Immigration Law
  • Employment Visas
  • Business Immigration

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Sergio R. Karas: Attorney with Karas Immigration Law Professional Corporation
Sergio R. Karas
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5.0/5.0 (17 reviews)

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Sergio R. Karas by a Partner on 08/29/24 in Immigration

    Sergio is well-known in the global immigration bar and has a fine reputation.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Sergio R. Karas by a Director on 05/29/24 in Immigration

    I have known Sergio for many years. We have participated on panels at conferences in the US and Mexico. I have referred him our US clients with Canadian immigration needs for many years. He is an excellent lawyer !

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Sergio R. Karas by a Founder on 05/13/24 in Immigration

    Sergio has an incredible wealth of knowledge on the law. He is active in the community and a leader when it comes to providing insight.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Sergio R. Karas by a Partner on 05/13/24 in Immigration

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Sergio R. Karas by a Managing Partner on 05/07/24 in Immigration

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Sergio R. Karas by a Shareholder on 04/30/24 in Immigration

    Sergio is an outstanding lawyer and client advocate.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Sergio R. Karas by a Attorney on 04/23/24 in Immigration

    Sergio Karas has been providing immigration assistance to me for several years for a multinational company with which I am employed as in house counsel as well as my private practice. He is available to answer questions, advise on law updates, etc an... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Sergio R. Karas by a Managing Partner on 04/23/24 in Immigration

    Sergio Karas is the premier immigration attorney in Canada. He is a frequent author of scholarly articles on Canadian Immigration and a thoughtful commentator on all matters related to immigration. He is superb.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Sergio R. Karas by a Senior Attorney on 04/23/24 in Immigration

    Excellent lawyer

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Sergio R. Karas by a Associate Counsel on 04/23/24 in Immigration

    Sergio has been a pleasure to work with over the last several years. He presents practical advice that is designed to meet our business needs. His team is an asset as well, and facilitates a smooth process. He absolutely contributes to the success... Read more

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