Raj Sharma

Mr. Raj Sharma graduated with his Juris Doctor (JD) from the University of Alberta, Faculty of Law (2001). After clerking with the Alberta Court of Appeal, Mr. Sharma completed his articles with the Federal Department of Justice. Mr. Sharma then worked for two years as an Immigration Refugee Protection Officer with the Immigration and Refugee Board where he obtained experience in hundreds of immigration hearings and appeals. Mr. Sharma received his Master of Laws (LLM) in Administrative Law from York University Osgoode Hall Law School (2010). His major research paper in support dealt with the unwarranted deference to immigration refugee adjudication in Canada. Mr. Sharma has practiced immigration law for over 17 years. He is the founder and managing partner of Stewart Sharma Harsanyi which is one of the largest dedicated immigration law firms in Alberta and Canada and is a recognized leader in immigration.