External Counsel | Immigration & Refugee Law
Dr. Samin Mortazavi is an External Counsel to Remedios & Company and the founder of a North Vancouver-based law firm specializing in immigration, administrative, and family law. He holds dual degrees in Law and Business Administration from Warsaw Management University, blending legal expertise with strategic business insight. Fluent in English and Farsi, Dr. Samin serves a diverse client base, including the Iranian-Canadian community, and brings over twenty years of education and experience in law, real estate, and finance from institutions such as Thompson Rivers University, University of Augsburg, Bucerius Law School, and the University of British Columbia.
Dr. Mortazavi is recognized for his meticulous preparation, strategic advocacy, and results-driven approach. He has successfully represented clients before the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada, the Federal Court, and other judicial and administrative bodies, helping them navigate some of the most complex immigration and refugee matters.
As External Counsel, he provides a broad range of immigration and refugee services, including:
- Convention Refugee Claims – assisting individuals fleeing persecution to seek protection in Canada.
- Non-Convention Refugee Claims – representing clients at serious risk who do not meet the strict refugee definition.
- Humanitarian & Compassionate (H&C) Applications – guiding applications for permanent residency based on humanitarian grounds.
- Judicial Review of Refused Applications – challenging refusals before the Federal Court to secure reconsideration.
- Mandamus Applications – addressing unreasonable delays by IRCC to ensure timely processing.
- Residency Obligation Appeals – protecting permanent residents at risk of losing status.
- Temporary Resident Permits (TRPs) – assisting inadmissible individuals seeking entry to Canada.
- Responses to Procedural Fairness Letters – assisting with the preparation of replies to protect immigration prospects
Through his role at Remedios & Company, Dr. Mortazavi strengthens the firm’s capacity to deliver trusted, practical, and effective legal solutions to clients facing challenging immigration and refugee issues.