Sergio R. Karas

Sergio R. Karas, B.A., J.D.., is a Canadian lawyer (Barrister and Solicitor) Certified Specialist in Canadian Citizenship and Immigration Law by the Law Society of Ontario and internationally recognized expert in Canadian immigration law.Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Mr. Karas has helped hundreds of people successfully establish themselves in Canada. He has been involved with many widely reported, high profile cases. He represents individuals and multinational corporations to achieve their immigration objectives and implement successful relocation strategies.Mr. Karas contributes to the press providing current information about Canadian immigration law and policy. He is a regular guest on local, national, and international radio and television programs. He is a contributing writer on immigration issues for Canadian HR Reporter, and Canadian Employment Law Today. He was an instructor in immigration law at Sheridan College in Toronto.Mr. Karas is an honours graduate in Political Science from York University and obtained his Law degree from Osgoode Hall Law School. He speaks fluent English, French and Spanish and has a working knowledge of Italian, Portuguese and German. He is a member of the Law Society of Ontario and the Canadian Bar Association (CBA), Past Chair of the Citizenship and Immigration Section of the Ontario Bar Association (OBA), Past Chair of the Immigration and Nationality Committee of the International Bar Association (IBA) and Past Chair of the Canada Committee of the American Bar Association (ABA) Section of International Law. He is also a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) and has been invited on numerous occasions to address lawyers and human resources managers at major international professional gatherings. He is listed in Who is Who in Corporate Immigration Law and Best Lawyers as a leading immigration lawyer. He has received the Platinum Client Champion Award from Martindale Hubbell for several consecutive years.Mr. Karas has been instrumental in effecting changes to Canadian immigration visa policies through his involvement in US-Canada relations and border security issues.He was a member of the Board of Directors of JIAS (Jewish Immigrant Aid Services) in Toronto for ten years.In addition to his primary role as an immigration lawyer, Mr. Karas' involvement in the international scene goes far beyond the provision of routine legal services. He was catapulted to the world spotlight for his work on behalf of Holocaust survivors and their heirs claiming dormant Swiss bank accounts and gold stolen by the Nazis during WWII. He was profiled in the award-winning book "Hitler's Silent Partners: Swiss Banks, Nazi Gold and the Pursuit of Justice". He is also quoted extensively in the book "Hitler's Secret Bankers". His work has earned him international praise and has been the subject of several television documentaries.Karas Immigration Law Professional Corporation, headquartered in Toronto, Canada, is dedicated to assisting qualified immigration applicants, and to assisting corporations to implement successful migration strategies for managerial, executive, and technical personnel.Karas Immigration Law Professional Corporation is a multilingual law firm and provides services to its international clientele in Canada and worldwide.Karas Immigration Law Professional Corporation is a founding member of VISALAW International, the global immigration lawyers alliance.----------------------------------------------------