Sharifa completed her articles with Seligman Law and then practiced law at a large downtown corporate immigration firm. Seligman Law was thrilled when she subsequently rejoined the firm as an Associate. Her practice includes permanent residence applications under Express Entry (Canadian Experience Class, Federal Skilled Worker, Federal Skilled Trades and Provincial Nominees); work permits and authorizations including: Intra- Company Transfers and Professionals under NAFTA, GATS, CETA and TPP, Labour Market Impact Assessments; GSS, compliance reviews under the IMP and TFWP programs, inadmissibility including Temporary Resident Permits, Rehabilitation, visitor visas and student permits.
Sharifa can be reached via email at sharifa@seligmanlaw.com or by calling the firm at: 416-967-7878 ext. 221, Fax (416) 967-9069.
Education
OSGOODE HALL LAW SCHOOL
Juris Doctor, 2013
UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO
M.A., Political Science, 2010
UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO
B.A., History and Political Science, 2009
Bar Admissions
Law Society of Ontario, Canada 2014
Activities & Affiliations
Founding Member, Canadian Association of Muslim Women in Law
Former Caseworker Parkdale Community Legal Services, Immigration Division (received the Fredrick Zemans Prize for excellence)
Recipient, Legal and Literary Society Student Honour Award from Osgoode Hall Law School
Member, Law Union of Ontario