Krisha Dhaliwal

Krisha Dhaliwal is a distinguished figure in Canadian immigration and citizenship law, with a keen focus on employment-related immigration, intricate family immigration issues, and international adoption processes. A graduate of the University of British Columbia’s Peter A. Allard School of Law in 2015, Krisha's academic journey is adorned with accolades such as the Auriol Gurner Young Award for her contributions to feminism in law, the Marlee Kline Essay Prize among others, highlighting her academic excellence and commitment to legal scholarship.

Before her legal studies, Krisha earned a First Class Honours Bachelor of Arts in Humanities and Philosophy from Simon Fraser University, supported by a major entrance scholarship. Her academic pursuits continued with a Master of Laws at the University of Toronto, funded by a grant from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada, where her research focused on intercountry adoption law and international children’s rights, earning her the Nathan Strauss Q.C. Graduate Fellowship in International Law.

Beyond her legal practice, Krisha is deeply involved in her community, holding positions on the Board of Governors at Langara College and contributing as a founding member of the South Asian Legal Clinic of BC. Her community service extends to her role on the Registration Committee of the College of Physical Therapists of BC, underlining her commitment to broader societal contributions.

Krisha’s legal work encompasses a wide range of immigration services, from handling spousal sponsorship applications for both same-sex and opposite-sex couples to advising on international adoption and overcoming bans on family sponsorship. She delves into complex issues like medical inadmissibility and the intricacies of coordinating private health insurance with provincial drug plans. Her expertise also includes crafting applications for criminal rehabilitation and temporary resident permits, alongside representing clients in appeals and judicial reviews before the Federal Court of Canada.

Her successful advocacy extends to guiding clients through the labyrinth of Canadian citizenship applications, securing positive Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) opinions, and facilitating LMIA-exempt work permits. Krisha has proven adept at assisting with Temporary Resident Visas, Permanent Resident Card renewals, and navigating the BC Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), Express Entry, and permanent residence applications. Moreover, her role in preparing clients for interviews with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), as well as advising on private refugee sponsorship and handling removal order appeals, showcases her comprehensive grasp of immigration law and her dedication to her clients' success.