Your justice. My mission.
Pokharel Law is a Toronto firm working in immigration, refugee, family, and civil law. We represent clients across Ontario and Canada — file by file, with the time each case deserves.
A practice rooted in refugee and immigration law.
Pokharel Law was founded in August 2024 to provide direct, founder-led representation in matters that often involve people at the most vulnerable points of their lives.
Before founding Pokharel Law in August 2024, Rajendra practised at one of Toronto's largest refugee-law firms, where he represented clients across the full range of refugee and immigration matters. Over his career he has assisted more than 100 refugee claimants.
“I founded Pokharel Law to provide dedicated, compassionate legal support to people navigating the complexities of immigration and refugee law.”
Five disciplines we take on every day.
We work within a deliberately narrow scope — areas where our counsel has direct tribunal and court experience.
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Refugee Law
Refugee Protection Division hearings, Refugee Appeal Division submissions, PRRA applications, and Federal Court judicial reviews.
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Immigration Law
Express Entry, Provincial Nominees, study and work permits, spousal sponsorship, humanitarian & compassionate applications, and inadmissibility files.
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Civil Litigation
Commercial and personal disputes, debt recovery, and Landlord & Tenant Board proceedings.
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Family Law
Spousal sponsorship, separation agreements, and cross-border family matters.
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Notary Public
Affidavits, statutory declarations, certified true copies, and notarization of documents for use in Canada and abroad.
You'll know your counsel by name.
A small team of lawyers, consultants, and clerks who carry files personally — from the first call to the final decision.
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Rajendra Pokharel
Founder & Principal Lawyer
Immigration · Refugee Law
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Kirti Dhagavkar
Barrister & Solicitor
Personal Injury · Civil Litigation
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Navjiwan Singh
RCIC-IRB · Immigration Consultant
Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant
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Nabina Khanal
Law Clerk
Refugee · Immigration · Family
Languages spoken across the team
English · Nepali · Hindi · Bengali · Punjabi · Tamil · Telugu · Kannada · Malayalam · Sinhalese · Yoruba · Edo
Three locations across Ontario.
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Head Office
Toronto
2 Bloor Street West
Toronto, ON M4W 3E2 View on map -
Branch Office
Brampton
2 County Court Blvd, Suite 300
Brampton, ON L6W 3W8 View on map -
Branch Office
St. Catharines
39 Queen Street
St. Catharines, ON L2R 5G6 View on map
Refugee and immigration questions, answered plainly.
How do I start a refugee claim in Canada?
A claim can be made at a Canadian port of entry or from inside Canada through an online application. We assist with form preparation, evidence gathering, and representation before the Immigration and Refugee Board.
Who qualifies as a Convention Refugee?
A Convention Refugee is a person who fears persecution based on race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership in a particular social group. A person in need of protection faces torture, risk to life, or cruel treatment if returned home.
How long does a refugee claim take?
Most claims take 12 to 24 months to reach a decision. We track every stage and ensure deadlines are met.
Can I work or study while my claim is processed?
Yes. Most refugee claimants can apply for a work permit or study permit after their claim is referred to the IRB.
What if my claim is refused?
You may appeal to the Refugee Appeal Division or seek judicial review at the Federal Court. We represent clients at both stages.
What's the difference between a refugee claim and an H&C application?
A refugee claim is based on fear of persecution. A humanitarian & compassionate application is for individuals who do not qualify as refugees but have strong personal, family, or community ties in Canada.
Tell us about your matter.
Every engagement begins with a private consultation. We respond within one business day.
- Office +1 647-873-0837
- Mobile +1 416-841-7970
- Email rajendra@pokharel.ca