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Randolph Hahn

Randolph practises exclusively in the field of Canadian immigration and citizenship law. He is certified by the Law Society of Ontario as a Specialist in Immigration Law. He has been listed in Best Lawyers in Canada for immigration law for several years, including 2025. Additionally, he has been recognized by Lexology Index (formerly Who’s Who Legal) as “Recommended” Canada – Corporate Immigration, and he has also been ranked by Chambers and Partners, Global. He has served as the Associate Editor for The Immigration Law Reporter (Thomson Reuters) for several years and is the co-editor of the publication A Practical Guide to Provincial Nominee Programs in Canadian Immigration Law.

Randolph has a wide-ranging practice that includes matters pertaining to the transfer and relocation of executive and managerial personnel. He advises on a wide variety of matters related to applications for Canadian immigration. Randolph also represents clients in immigration-related litigation. He has argued cases before all three divisions of the Immigration and Refugee Board, as well as the Federal Court of Canada.

Admissions & Affiliations

  • Called to the Ontario Bar (1996)
  • Law Society of Ontario
  • Canadian Bar Association
  • Certified Specialist, Law Society of Ontario (2008)
  • Canadian Immigration Lawyers Association (Board Member 2022-2024)
  • Trustee, Toronto Lawyers Association

Education

  • LL.B., McGill University, 1993
  • D.Phil., Oxford University, 1987
  • M.Sc. (Econ.), London School of Economics, 1982
  • B.A. (Hons.), University of British Columbia, 1981

Accolades & Recognitions

Editorial & Publications

  • Associate Editor, Immigration Law Reporter (Thomson Reuters/Carswell)
  • Editor, A Practical Guide to Provincial Nominee Programs in Canadian Immigration Law (Carswell)
  • Frequent contributor of written materials for speaking engagements and conferences.

Key Speaking Engagements & Publications (Selected)

  • Panelist “Canadian Temporary and Permanent Residence Options,” 2022 Norther Border Conference
  • Panelist “Ethics Roundtable: Dealing with Difficult Cases and Clients,” 12th Annual US-Canada Northern Border Immigration Conference, October 2020
  • Panellist: “Ethics RoundTable: Dealing with Difficult Cases and Clients,” 11th Annual Northern Border Immigration Conference, Buffalo, New York, USA, September 2019
  • Co-author: “Canadian Alternatives to the American H-1B Visa for Employers in Tech”, ImmQuest, June 2019
  • Speaker: “Emerging Issues,” Ontario Bar Association, Canada/U.S. Border Immigration: Annual Fall Conference, October 2018
  • Speaker: “Provincial and Territorial Nominee Programs Overview and Updates 2017”, CBA Immigration Law Conference, Toronto, Canada, June 2017
  • Author: “The Battle for the Global Entrepreneur and Investor: The Canadian Experience,” IBA Global Immigration Conference, London, UK, November 2015
  • Speaker: “Navigating The New Rules in Canada’s Immigration System,” Canada Employee Relocation Council Conference, Toronto, May 2015
  • Speaker: “Criminal Inadmissibility,” Ontario Bar Association, Canada/U.S. Border Immigration: Sixth Annual Fall Conference, October 2014