Immigration Law

LexisNexis is your go-to place on immigration-related matters. Research hard legal questions faster and work more efficiently with access to precedents and expert commentary – supported by time-saving tools to boost your productivity.

Legal Research

Canadian Case Law

LexisNexis Canada offers an extensive collection of court cases and hard to find decisions:
- Every case reported by Canadian legal publishers since 1970
- Pre-1970 cases that have been cited in decisions after 1970
- Over 140 boards and tribunals decisions from all jurisdictions including Canada Immigration & Refugee Board (Immigration, Immigration Appeal, Refugee Protection, Refugge Appeal Divisions) and more.

Secondary Materials

Access over 600 full-text textbooks and looseleaf publications that covers over 30 areas of law. This collection also includes over 1,000 legal reviews and journals. The Immigration Law collection includes several publications such as:
- Immigration Law and Practice (Waldman)
- Canadian Immigration & Refegee Law Practice (Waldman)
- Non-Citizen's in Canada: Status and Rights (Carasco)
- Canadian Federal Courts Practice (Hughes, Renaud, Horne)

Canadian Legal Encyclopedia

Halsbury's® Laws of Canada is the only up-to-date with a national coverage legal encyclopedia in the market. For Immigration Law, the relevant volumes include Immigration and Citizenship, Customs and Excise, Administrative Law and more.

Court Documents: Pleadings, Motions and Facta

Our court documents collections includes pleadings, application records, orders, written submissions, affidavits and more, from provincial and federal courts from all Canadian jurisdictions.

Practical Guidance

Complete work efficiently with practice notes, checklists, annotated precedents, and drafting tools from 380+ practitioners and 180+ Canadian law firms.

These resources help legal professionals navigate cross-border legal issues, draft with precision, and stay compliant with immigration regulations across various contexts.
 
This content spans multiple modules including Employment, Litigation and Dispute Resolution, Real Estate, Family Law, and Wills, Trusts & Estates. A specialized legal resource to support lawyers in managing immigration matters. It offers:

40+ Practice Notes, Precedents, Checklists, Flowcharts, and Clauses, including:

- Hiring Foreign Nationals Flowchart
- Application for Leave and Judicial Review (Immigration)
- Visa Management Procedure

Negotiation Tools with annotated clauses and strategies:

- Guidance on hiring foreign nationals, family sponsorship, refugee claims, humanitarian and compassionate applications and more
- Leverage clause-level insights to draft procedures and letters to support employers’ immigration law needs

Toolkits & Resource Kits to streamline workflows, such as:

- Immigration Resource Kit
- Multilaw Global Guide Resource Kits
 

Canadian Legislative PULSE®

Stay ahead of legislative changes across all Canadian jurisdictions.

Bill Tracking

With real-time tracking, custom alerts, and a searchable database of bills and regulations, you'll never miss a critical update. Whether you're advising clients or shaping policy, Canadian Legislative PULSE® delivers the insights you need — fast. With customizable alerts and cross-jurisdictional coverage, this is an essential tool for tracking policy shifts, program updates, and legal reforms that impact individuals, families, and employers navigating Canada’s immigration system.
 

Tracking Statutes Affected

Immigration law is shaped by frequent legislative and regulatory changes at the federal level, with provincial programs adding further complexity. Canadian Legislative PULSE helps you track critical statutes in real time, ensuring you stay informed and responsive. Key legislation to monitor include:
- Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA)
- Citizenship Act
- Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations
 

Legal News

Law360™ Canada, a premier offering from LexisNexis, delivers award-winning journalism and real-time legal insights tailored specifically for Canadian legal professionals. It offers various insights:

Real-Time Legal News:

Stay on top of breaking developments with coverage of key legal events — often within 24 hours — across all major practice areas.

In-Depth Analysis:

Gain a 360-degree view of the law with expert commentary and deep dives into emerging legal trends, helping you anticipate changes and advise clients with confidence.

Comprehensive Coverage:

From regulatory updates to litigation trends and legislative changes, Law360 Canada covers the full spectrum of legal news, empowering you to make informed decisions quickly.

Tailored Alerts & Newsletters:

Receive daily updates and real-time alerts customized to your practice areas, jurisdictions, and clients — so you never miss what matters most. You can also subscribe to our Immigration Law Newsletter for insights on this topic.