Razmeen JoyaRazmeen Joya is passionate about practicing in the field of immigration and refugee law.

As a former refugee, she has been intimately aware of the multitude of issues that come with immigrating to a new country whether it is for a better life or if it is to seek safety and protection. Having found Canada to be a welcoming place for refugees and new immigrants, she decided to pursue a legal career with a focus on refugee and immigration law. She obtained her Juris Doctor (JD) from University of Ottawa in 2011. She completed her articles at a community legal clinic and was called to the Bar in Ontario in 2012. Prior to her JD degree, Razmeen completed a Bachelor of Arts (Hons.) degree at York University and worked as a legal assistant at Jackman and Associates for three years. She has been a sole practitioner since 2012. 

Razmeen Joya currently works in association with Jackman and Associates. In her practice, Razmeen has assisted individuals with a variety of refugee and immigration applications for temporary and permanent resident visas, as well as claims for protection, from inside and outside of Canada.

Specifically, her practice has focused on:

Refugee claims from inside Canada and
Refugee Sponsorship Applications (Group of 5 Sponsorships) from outside Canada
Humanitarian and Compassionate Applications
Family/Spousal Sponsorship Applications
Temporary Visa Applications (Visitor, Study and Work Permits)
Federal Court Applications and Motions
Citizenship Applications
Admissibility Hearings and matters


Professional Memberships

  • Member - The Law Society of Ontario
  • Member - the Refugee Lawyers’ Association
  • Empanelled with Legal Aid Ontario