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“2025 Update:Eric Shawar is a graduate of the University of Alberta Law School and with close to twenty years of dedicated practice, he has developed deep experience in advising clients across a full range of immigration matters, from family and spousal sponsorship to economic class applications and humanitarian and compassionate (H&C) cases. He has been recognized as Edmonton’s best since the past ten years. In recognition of his sustained contributions to the legal profession and his leadership within the legal community, Mr. Shawar was honoured with the designation of King’s Counsel by the Government of Alberta for 2025/26. This appointment is an important milestone. It reflects personal and professional accomplishment and the Province’s confidence in the quality and professionalism of the legal services provided. Shawar Law is a well-established Canadian law firm located in Edmonton, Alberta, that provides comprehensive legal services with a focused expertise in Canadian immigration law. The firm has been assisting foreign nationals and their families in navigating Canada immigration processes since 2007. Under the direction of Attorney Eric Shawar, Shawar Law offers a broad spectrum of immigration legal services, including applications for permanent residence and temporary residence (visitor visas, work and study permits), and Canadian citizenship. The firm also handles complex immigration litigation matters, including hearings and appeals before the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada (IRB), Immigration Division (ID), the Immigration Appeal Division (IAD), and the Federal Court of Canada, ensuring that clients receive thorough representation at every stage of the immigration process.”
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