Immigration decisions
shape your future.
Get them right.
Partner at Slayen Immigration Law
Immigration Services
Permanent Residency
Make Canada your permanent home. I'll find the right pathway for your specific situation.
Spousal & Family Sponsorship
Reunite with the people you love. I'll guide your sponsorship application from start to finish.
Work Permits
Get the right work authorization to build your career in Canada, done correctly the first time.
Study Permits
Secure your place in Canada's world-class education system with a properly prepared application.
Visitor Visas
Visit or stay longer in Canada with a well-prepared application that gives you the best chance of approval.
Inadmissibility
Refused entry or deemed inadmissible? There may be legal solutions.
Citizenship
You've earned the right to call Canada home, let's make it official.
What’s your CRS score?
Find out where you stand for Express Entry in about two minutes, free.
About Me
Immigration decisions shape careers, families and futures. I practise Canadian immigration law exclusively, from work permits and Express Entry to sponsorship, citizenship and Federal Court litigation, and I work with clients in English and Portuguese.
Based in Vancouver as Partner at Slayen Immigration Law, I handle every file personally: clear advice, honest timelines, and applications done right the first time.

What Our Clients Say
“I'm very happy to say that my work permit was approved, and Miguel was very helpful throughout the entire process… I truly appreciate his professionalism, patience, and support.”
“Lawyer Miguel Martins Pereirinha helped me throughout my entire LMIA and work permit process… he is highly professional, human, and empathetic. I definitely recommend his services.”
“I went the spousal sponsorship route with my partner, and Miguel helped ensure that everything went through as smoothly as possible… Miguel's patient and consistent reassurances made the process nowhere near as much of a chore as I expected. Highly recommend!”
“Especially Miguel, who was the one that helped us all the way, very nice and kind, he guided us through the entire process, always attentive until the last minute… they gave us the approved visa at the airport in under 15 minutes.”
“After my PR application was refused through the Express Entry pathway, I felt overwhelmed and unsure of what to do next… Miguel stepped in and supported me through a Canadian common-law PR application that ultimately became the deciding factor in the success of my PR acceptance.”
“When reviewing our application, he caught a few errors we had made, and we were able to correct them before submission. It was certainly the right call to work with such a professional lawyer who sees you as a person, not just a case file!”
“As a lawyer myself in my home country, I understand the value of having a knowledgeable and reliable attorney. Miguel's expertise and calm assurance were invaluable, providing me with peace of mind that's hard to put a price on.”
“Over the past eight months, Miguel has been indispensable in helping me obtain my PR… Miguel consistently goes above and beyond, making a lengthy and complex process much more manageable and less stressful.”
“He helped me review my application with the greatest attention to detail and diligence… I highly recommend his expertise if you are stuck with your PR application and/or work permit.”
“Miguel was especially amazing, he made himself available anytime I had questions, patiently explaining everything until I fully understood… I received my PR sooner than I ever anticipated.”
“Miguel in particular was fantastic to work with and got us out of a very difficult situation… Thanks to their great work, the situation was resolved faster and better than we thought possible.”
“I'm really grateful with Miguel and his exceptional service as lawyer, he helped me with everything to get my work permit really fast and easy, his commitment relieved me as an immigrant.”
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How It Works
Consultation
We review your situation, goals and timeline, and identify every realistic pathway.
Strategy
You get a clear plan: the right category, the documents that matter, and honest odds.
Application
I prepare and file a complete, consistent application, and manage it through to decision.
Guest speaker to the Canadian Bar Association, BC Branch, Immigration Law Section, on international students in Canada. Immigration commentary featured by New Canadian Media, the Penticton Herald and the Prince Albert Daily Herald. Credentials →






