Refugee hearings are not a game. Don’t walk in alone.
Your Voice at the Refugee Hearing — Loud, Clear, and Fearless.
Deadlines are short. Stakes are high. I help you fight for protection and make sure your story is heard.
WHY CHOOSE MAXIM GUTSAN?
Licensed by the Law Society of Ontario
Fully authorized to represent you in your refugee claim before the Immigration & Refugee Board (IRB) — no middlemen, no shortcuts.
Authorized to represent clients before the Immigration & Refugee Board (IRB)
From your first refugee application to appeals, I know the process, the deadlines, and the pressure points — guiding you step by step.
Fast, reliable, and available when you need me most
Deadlines in refugee hearings are tight. I move quickly to gather documents, prepare testimony, and get you ready.
Street-wise approach: I explain the law in plain English and prepare you step by step
I explain refugee law in plain English, so you’ll always know exactly what’s happening with your case and how we’re preparing to win.
Flexible Payment Options – because justice shouldn’t depend on your wallet
Seeking refugee protection is stressful enough. I offer structured payments so you can focus on your future, not just your fees.
We Speak Your Language – Russian, Turkish, Ukrainian, Farsi, and Spanish
Russian, Turkish, Ukrainian, Farsi, and Spanish — because telling your refugee story is easiest in the language you’re most comfortable with.
Every refugee hearing is a fight. I make sure you’re ready to win it.
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WHAT I DO FOR REFUGEE CLAIMANTS
Refugee Claims (IRB Hearings)
Refugee Claims (IRB Hearings)
Refugee Claims (IRB Hearings)
I build strong refugee cases from day one, making sure every document and testimony supports your protection claim.
Section 96 & 97 Protections
Refugee Claims (IRB Hearings)
Refugee Claims (IRB Hearings)
Whether your refugee claim is based on persecution, torture, or risk to life, I craft arguments that highlight your right to protection in Canada.
Refugee Appeals (RAD)
Refugee Claims (IRB Hearings)
Stay & Removal Applications
If your claim is refused, I prepare sharp strategies for the refugee appeal process to give you another chance at protection.
Stay & Removal Applications
Stay & Removal Applications
Stay & Removal Applications
I fight against deportation orders and file urgent applications to keep your refugee case alive while we seek justice.
Preparation Sessions
Stay & Removal Applications
Preparation Sessions
From mock hearings to affidavit reviews, I train you to present your refugee story clearly and confidently before the IRB.
Translation Services
Stay & Removal Applications
Preparation Sessions
My multilingual team speaks Russian, Turkish, Ukrainian, Farsi, and Spanish — ready to translate your documents so your refugee claim is fully understood and nothing gets lost in language barriers.
Three Steps to Take Control of Your Refugee Case
Case Strategy
We collect evidence, draft affidavits, and prep your testimony
Representation
I stand by you at the hearing and fight for your protection
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Frequently Asked Questions
Please reach us at info@gutsan.ca if you cannot find an answer to your question.
Yes. As a licensed paralegal, I’m authorized by the LSO to appear at the IRB.
Same day. Deadlines in refugee cases are short — don’t wait.
Bring what you have. I’ll guide you on what’s missing.
Notary Near You, Results Far and Wide.
Toronto, Ontario Canada
Tel: 416.667.7577 Email: info@gutsan.ca