Ottawa Immigration Lawyer — Federal Court Counsel for the National Capital Region
Dr. Ningjing Zhang — Active Federal Court of Canada counsel, LSO-licensed Ontario lawyer. Ottawa-area diplomatic visa, IRCC headquarters proximity, federal employee sponsorship, and Federal Court ALJR practice. Native Mandarin and Cantonese.
Why Ottawa Clients Choose BridgePoint Law
Ottawa is the national capital, hosting IRCC headquarters, the Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB) national headquarters, and the Federal Court of Canada national registry (90 Sparks Street). Dr. Ningjing Zhang is an active Federal Court counsel and appears before the Federal Court at its Ottawa national registry on a regular basis. Ottawa-area practice focuses on:
- Federal Court ALJR (Application for Leave and Judicial Review) heard at 90 Sparks Street
- Federal Court of Appeal immigration appeals with certified questions
- IRB national-level matters including RPD/RAD/IAD/ID hearings
- Diplomatic visa and accredited representative work permit applications
- Family sponsorship for Ottawa’s significant Lebanese, Syrian, Somali, Chinese diaspora
- Refugee claims from Ottawa-area arrivals
Ottawa Practice Specialties
Federal Court Judicial Review (IRPA s. 72)
The two-stage Federal Court process applies to all IRCC refusals (visa, study permit, work permit, PR, citizenship), IRB Member decisions (RPD/RAD/ID/IAD), and CBSA decisions. Stage 1 leave application: paper review, filed within 15 days inland or 60 days overseas. Stage 2 perfected application: oral hearing, typically 6-12 months after leave granted. BridgePoint Law’s flat-fee retainer: CAD 5,000 leave + CAD 10,000 perfected if granted, plus HST.
Stay of Removal Motions
When CBSA issues a removal direction, applicants can move for an emergency stay of removal under the RJR-MacDonald three-part test (serious issue, irreparable harm, balance of convenience). Federal Court decides stay motions in chambers, typically within hours when removal is imminent. See: case reflection on a 5-day emergency stay win.
Certified Questions to Federal Court of Appeal
Negative Federal Court immigration decisions can be appealed to the Federal Court of Appeal only with a certified question of general importance under IRPA s. 74(d). FCA hearings on certified questions take 12-18 months. Notable 2026 FCA immigration decisions are tracked through BridgePoint Law’s case law database for client benefit.
Ottawa Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Federal Court of Canada located in Ottawa?
The Federal Court of Canada’s national registry is at 90 Sparks Street, Ottawa, ON K1A 0H9. The Federal Court of Appeal is in the same building. All immigration judicial review applications filed under IRPA section 72 may be heard at this registry. Oral hearings can be in-person or by videoconference; we coordinate the most efficient appearance method for each client.
What does the IRB national headquarters do?
The Immigration and Refugee Board headquarters at 344 Slater Street, Ottawa, oversees the four IRB divisions: RPD (refugee first instance), RAD (refugee appeal), ID (inadmissibility and detention), and IAD (sponsorship and removal appeal). Policy decisions, jurisprudential guidelines, and national member training are coordinated from Ottawa.
Can BridgePoint Law assist with diplomatic-visa cases?
Yes. Diplomatic visa and accredited representative work permit applications are handled at IRCC headquarters in Ottawa. We assist embassies, consulates, and international organizations with credential applications, dependents, and post-employment status conversion. Complex diplomatic-status disputes often escalate to Federal Court judicial review.
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Three-Disciplinary Disclosure
- BridgePoint Law holds only an Ontario LSO licence. Canadian immigration is federal; we represent Ottawa-area clients nationwide on immigration matters.
- We do not hold a PRC law licence — Chinese-domestic legal matters via cooperating Shanghai PRC firm.
- Not registered as financial advisors.
Contact
Phone: (613) 417-1850 — local Ottawa-area dialing code | Book consultation
Ottawa clients can meet by video; in-person Federal Court appearance arranged as needed.