About the Cohen Immigration Law Firm
The Cohen Immigration Law Firm has over 45 years of Canadian immigration expertise.
CanadaVisa.com has been the online presence of the Cohen Immigration Law Firm since 1994.
Founded by the late David Cohen, Cohen Immigration Law has over 60 immigration lawyers, paralegals, and other professionals who are dedicated to helping you move to Canada.
Cohen Immigration Law has over 45 years of expertise in all areas of Canadian immigration.
We specialize in providing representation and advice to foreign nationals looking to obtain a Canadian visa and enter Canada on a permanent or temporary basis.
Cohen Immigration Law assists clients in areas such as Express Entry, the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), family sponsorship, work permits, study permits, Canadian citizenship, business immigration, and inadmissibility.
CanadaVisa.com is recognized as a leading source of information on Canadian immigration. In 1996, cicnews.com was founded to provide the latest Canadian immigration news, and a weekly newsletter and the CanadaVisa.com discussion forum have also since been launched.
Skilled Worker Assistance
Find out if you are eligible to immigrate to Canada through one of the country's over 100 skilled worker options.
Family Sponsorship Assistance
See if you are eligible to sponsor a loved one, or be sponsored by a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
Other Immigration Enquiries
Contact us about work permits, study permits, business immigration, citizenship, and inadmissibility.
Meet the Cohen Immigration Law Team
Attorney Daniel Levy
Daniel Levy is a Senior Attorney at Cohen Immigration Law. Daniel has worked at Cohen Immigration Law for over 10 years and specializes in work permits, business immigration, inadmissibility, and citizenship. Daniel travels between the U.S. and Canada to service Cohen Immigration Law's clients. He is a graduate of McGill University's Faculty of Law and is ranked by Who's Who Legal as one of the top corporate immigration lawyers in the world.
Education and Memberships:
- McGill University Faculty of Law (BCL/LLB)
- Barreau du Québec
Attorney Olivia Cohen
Olivia Cohen is an Immigration Attorney at Cohen Immigration Law. She graduated from McGill University’s Faculty of Law, and now dedicates herself to upholding the esteemed reputation of the law firm, founded by her late father, Attorney David Cohen. Olivia specializes in criminal inadmissibility, business immigration, economic immigration, and family reunification.
Education and Memberships:
- McGill University Faculty of Law (BCL/JD)
- McGill University Faculty of Management (B. Comm)
- Barreau du Québec
- Canadian Bar Association
Attorney Ala Bujac
Ala Bujac is a Senior Attorney and the Director of Operations at Cohen Immigration Law. Ala specializes in the case management of Cohen Immigration Law's clients to ensure that outstanding client service is delivered. Ala holds an MBA and also graduated from McGill University's Faculty of Law.
Education and Memberships:
- McGill University Faculty of Law (BCL/LLB/LLM)
- Grenoble Graduate School of Business (MBA)
- Law Society of Ontario
- Canadian Bar Association
Attorney Daniel Ciarabellini
Daniel Ciarabellini is a Senior Attorney at Cohen Immigration Law. Daniel advises clients on Canadian citizenship, with a particular focus on proof of citizenship and citizenship by descent. Called to the Bar of Ontario, he brings nearly a decade of private practice as both a litigator and a solicitor, including several reported decisions. Before joining Cohen Immigration Law he spent several years at LexisNexis Canada, working with some of the country's largest law firms on the adoption of legal technology, and he began his career at Borden Ladner Gervais LLP.
Education and Memberships:
- Osgoode Hall Law School (J.D.)
- McMaster University (B.A., Honours)
- Law Society of Ontario
Attorney Ali Samhat
Ali Samhat is a Senior Attorney at Cohen Immigration Law. Ali advises clients on Canadian citizenship, with a particular focus on proof of citizenship and citizenship by descent. Called to the Bar of Ontario, he previously served as an Assistant Crown Attorney, conducting bail hearings and trials on behalf of the Crown, and later moved in-house at TD Insurance. Ali is known for a measured, methodical approach and for explaining plainly what a family's history and documents do and do not support.
Education and Memberships:
- Bond University (J.D.)
- Law Society of Ontario
Attorney Tyler Schaufele
Tyler Schaufele is a Senior Attorney at Cohen Immigration Law. Tyler focuses on Canadian citizenship, and in particular on proof of citizenship and citizenship by descent. A member of the Law Society of British Columbia, he works at the intersection of legal practice and technology, advising clients directly while helping build the systems behind the firm's client experience. Before joining Cohen Immigration Law he worked in legal technology, including at Clio, and has developed legal research and document tools for public institutions.
Education and Memberships:
- Peter A. Allard School of Law, University of British Columbia (J.D.)
- University of Victoria (B.Sc., Economics, with distinction)
- Law Society of British Columbia
Ifeoluwa "Iffy" Alade
Iffy Alade is a Senior Associate at Cohen Immigration Law. Iffy works with people exploring Canadian citizenship — particularly proof of citizenship and citizenship by descent — helping them understand the options available to them and what a complete file requires, alongside the firm's attorneys. He holds a law degree (LL.B.) from Newcastle University in the United Kingdom and brings a background spanning legal technology, growth and entrepreneurship, including time at Spellbook (Legal AI) and two companies he founded and scaled himself. Having immigrated to Canada at the age of five, Iffy brings a personal understanding of what it means to build a life here. He speaks English and French.
Education:
- Newcastle University (LL.B.)
Attorney Gabriel Dumitrascu
Gabriel Dumitrascu is a Senior Attorney at Cohen Immigration Law. Gabriel specializes in economic class immigration, study permits, and family reunification. He is an expert on Quebec's immigration programs. Prior to his career in law, Gabriel worked and studied in France, Spain, and Italy. He is a graduate of the University of Montreal's Faculty of Law.
Education and Memberships:
- University of Montreal Faculty of Law (LLB)
- Concordia University (B. Comm)
- Université de Sherbrooke (Specialized Graduate Diploma)
- Barreau du Québec
- L’Association québécoise des avocats et avocates en droit de l’immigration (AQAADI)
- Director, Avocats hors Quebec (AHQ)