Maya Krishnaratne Immigration lawyer Maya Krishnaratne LL.B is a partner at Devry Smith Frank LLP (DSF). For the last ten years, Maya has largely practiced civil litigation with a focus on civil defence work. This experience has afforded Maya the ability to act ardently for institutional and individual clients alike, think on her feet, and devise creative and compelling arguments in representing clients. She prides herself on strong communication skills, astute attention to detail, and the sense of trust she builds with her clients. Maya’s professional legal career began in Insurance Defence law and litigation, where she worked with large corporations and individuals obtaining successful outcomes in an efficient and judicious manner. Maya currently practices within DSF’s immigration practice with a view to advising prospective and existing clients with permanent residence and visa applications. Her professional interests lie in corporate immigration law and cross-border issues and advice to multinational corporations, small businesses and individuals in developing immigration strategies and ensuring successful cross-border travel. Her extensive litigation experience also means an ability to advise clients regarding appeals of denied applications and to act as counsel in an appeal should a client wish to pursue one. She believes firmly in the value of a multicultural, ever-evolving population in Canada and is committed to helping those who wish to become part of this great country. Maya insists that clients are kept in the loop at every stage of an application and finds that clients are served best when they are directly involved in their files. Maya has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy with distinction from the University of Toronto and a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Ottawa. Outside of her day to day practice, Maya serves on the firm’s articling and summer student committee, devotes time on a pro bono basis to children from low-income families requiring representation in the education system, and volunteers at a Toronto hospital. By Fauzan SiddiquiMay 27, 2020November 5, 2020 No comments yet
Asher I. Frankel Asher Frankel is a Toronto lawyer who joined the immigration law team at Devry Smith Frank LLP (DSF) in early 2014. He brings over 25 years of experience in immigration law for both Canada and the United States. Asher practises in all areas related to Canadian and U.S. business immigration law, with emphasis on cross-border temporary movement of employees under NAFTA, as well as immigration provisions of universal application. He has substantial experience assisting with employee mobility of multinational companies with worldwide operations in numerous industrial sectors. He also represents individuals in various types of applications for permanent residence. In addition, he assists foreign nationals in the U.S. with consular processing of visa applications at U.S. posts in Canada. Asher holds a B.A. from the University of Toronto, an M.Sc. from Yeshiva University in New York City and a J.D. from New York Law School. He is admitted to practise in the province of Ontario and the state of Florida. By Fauzan SiddiquiMay 20, 2020October 28, 2020 No comments yet
Lloyd W. Ament Certified Specialist in Citizenship & Immigration Law Registered Trade Mark Agent Lloyd was awarded a Bachelor of Commerce degree in 1972 and a Bachelor of Laws degree in 1975 from McGill University. He was called to the bar in 1977. He has been practicing immigration and corporate/commercial law for more than 35 years and has been designated by the Law Society of Ontario as a Certified Specialist in Citizenship and Immigration Law. Lloyd previous member of the Executive Committee of the Ontario Bar Association’s Citizenship and Immigration Section. Lloyd has an active global corporate immigration law practice and is associated with law firms internationally. Lloyd’s experience in corporate/commercial and business law also provides him with the knowledge and expertise to better assist corporations, business owners and individuals in all aspects of the immigration process. Acting for and representing clients from around the world his immigration law practice includes legal advice and counselling for: • Intra-company Transfers under NAFTA and General Provisions for Eligible Foreign Workers • Business persons under the Economic, Business and Provincial Nominee • Programs • Skilled Professionals under the Skilled Worker or Trades Program through Express Entry • Business Visitors under NAFTA and other trade treaties • Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIA) for Potential Foreign Workers • Student Permit Applications for Potential Foreign Students • Temporary Resident Visas (TRV) for Business Visitors/Tourists from non-visa exempt countries • Temporary Resident Permit (TRP) Applications for Criminal Rehabilitation • Service Canada (ESDC) Permanent Offers of Employment for Potential Skilled Workers • Family Class Sponsorships • Residency Regulation compliance with “2 years in 5 years” • Canadian Citizenship for eligible Permanent Residents In addition to his immigration practice, Lloyd is also a registered Trade Mark Agent in Canada. He represents clients on national and international trademark matters, including the ability of a mark to qualify for registration, assessment, conflict review and application preparation. Lloyd has previously acted as legal counsel to the Mississauga Chinese Business Association. Lloyd is a member of the following professional organizations: • Recent past member of Executive Committee of Ontario Bar Association – Citizenship and Immigration • The Law Society of Ontario • The Canadian Bar Association – Immigration Section • American Immigration Lawyers Association • The Asia-Pacific Lawyers Association By G63tEGnX1EMay 4, 2020October 28, 2020 No comments yet
