Alberta Bar Admission Document (I was called to the Saskatchewan Bar a year earlier in 2002).
Certificate from the Advocates' Society of completing a training session on Questioning Skills for Members and RPOS of the Immigration and Refugee Board, Refugee Protection Division:
In addition to my published articles in the Calgary Sun and Calgary Herald (also found in the blawg articles), I was published in the Canadian Journal of Insurance Law while I was still a student at the Faculty of Law, University of Alberta:
Download canadian_journal_of_insurance_law.pdf
At present, I am attending Osgoode Hall Law School, York University and working on my LLM - Graduate Program in Law - Part time LLM specializing in Administrative Law.
I am honoured to be the 2009 recipient of the Legal Aid Alberta Access to Justice Award for the Calgary region. The award will be presented on April 16, 2009. Download Access to justice award
My article "Deference, the Universe of Discourse and the Standard of Review" has been accepted for publication in the Alberta Law Review. The article has been published in Volume 46, Issue 1.
Download deference_the_universe_of_discourse_and_the_standard_of_review.pdf
View my Marindale Lawyer Profile here.
Testimonials
When I first sought for an immigration lawyer to represent my wife's PR case, Raj Sharma stood out among other lawyers as he was honest, unbiased and genuinely interested in helping us rather than treating it as another grab for money. His past experience as an immigration officer gave us comfort as it allowed us to be well prepared and feel confident during our PR interview. I would recommend Raj Sharma to anyone.
- Vic and Jega
Raj handled my case with clinical precision and in a professional manner. He had the patience to go through all the required information and prepared my application with utmost precision taking into account every possible question that could arise. The end result, my application went through with not even a single question asked! Hats off to you Raj, you are a thorough professional in every aspect of your practice. I sincerely appreciate your determination and dedication to your profession.
- Pradeep, Calgary, Alberta
I just wanted to drop a small line to say how much we appreciate how much you worked for us and treated us like people. We also wish the outcome was different, but respect the commitment to us as your clients. Very respectable.
- Thanks, Rebecca and Patrick
Raj helped me obtain an TN Work Permit and a LMO/Work Permit as a Veterinary Technologist. He was very helpful and knowledgeable throughout the entire process. I felt that I could contact him with any questions I had and could depend on a prompt and thorough answer. It was a positive experience and I would recommend his service.
- Justin, Lawrence, Kansas USA
Mr. Sharma has helped me a lot on my appeal for my husband's sponsorship. He did a very good job from preparation of all necessary documents to preparing us for the hearing and the questions and issues that would arise. He was a great help to my husband and I and won the appeal.
- Mrs. Janette Antaran, Red Deer, Alberta
My husband was convicted of an offence in Canada and was deemed inadmissible to Canada. Raj was successful in assisting on a TRP appliciation for him and we found him to be responsive and helpful throughout the process.
-- Rachel, Calgary, Alberta
We have been clients of Raj Sharma for about 2 years. We are currently in the immigration process and during this time we have got excellent service from him. I can say that Raj Sharma is an ethical, honest, professional and responsible person. He has shown us his extensive experience in immigration. He was also upfront about various pitfalls that could arise. He keeps us posted about our process and he is open to listen and to give us advice at any time. We are completely satisfied with his services and we feel glad and very confident to have our file in his hands.
- Acra Mejia Family, Calgary, Alberta
Actualmente somos clientes del despacho de abogados Raj Sharma LLB , estamos en un proceso de inmigración y durante este tiempo el servicio que hemos recibido de parte de dicho despacho es definitivamente bueno .Puedo decir que el abogado Raj Sharma es una persona ética, profesional, honesta, y responsable, que tiene la capacidad de plantear desde un principio las posibilidades reales de cada caso; lo cual demuestra su gran experiencia en los casos de inmigración, en especial en lo relacionado al clamo de refugio en Canadá sin importar la nacionalidad del cliente.
El mantiene una comunicación adecuada con nosotros y siempre esta abierto a escucharnos y orientarnos en las dudas que nos han surgido durante elproceso. Nuestra familia se siente satisfecha y segura de que nuestro proceso de inmigración este en manos del abogado Raj Sharma
Familia Acra Mejia.
I have been very happy with Mr. Sharma's honest and considerate manner. In view of the difficulties of our case he continues to show great resolve and reasoning in handling my brother's case which involved the Federal Court. I am thankful for his professionalism.
- Karim H., Calgary, Alberta
First of all, I would like to "Thank you" for all the work done on our immigration case. Thank you for your excellent work, thank you for being available whenever I needed you, and thank you for your excellent and efficient guidance through the immigration process. I am completely satisfied with your assistance. The file was difficult because of an immigration warrant out against my husband because our previous immigration consultant did not advise CIC of our change in address and respond to them. I am very happy to have found you in the most difficult of times. I am sure that you and your office will be of great help to others as well.
- Indira, Red Deer, Alberta
Raj provided my organization with clear options and realistic expectations for a very complicated foreign worker case. He delivered on time and at a reasonable cost while continuously communicating the progress. Raj is someone that I recommend for immigration law service.
- Khaled, Calgary, Alberta
I contacted Raj at a late stage of my immigration journey when I realised I will not be able to get it done on my own. Since coming on board Raj has displayed professionalism, tenacity and a deep understanding of immigration issues. He has stood by me and my family and guided us as we steer through the minefield of a seemingly benign immigration process
- Charles, Muscat, Oman
This is to let you know that, my family finally got their immigration papers and they are now in Canada. I am indeed grateful for your support and the time you put in to do an excellent job. I am indeed grateful for your attention to details and patience you showed during my difficult time. I will forever continue to grateful to you, thanks and all the best. Without your expert advise and support, it might be a different stories for me and family. Thank you.
