Alina Sklar is a Canadian immigration lawyer who grew up in Montreal. She is a graduate of Ottawa law school, and was called to the Bar of Ontario in 2016. Alina is recognized as one of Toronto’s top Canadian immigration practitioners for the last four consecutive years (2021–2024), as voted by her peers and community.
Alina joined Canadian Law Group in New York City in 2025. Her practice is exclusively focused on Canadian immigration law, offering tailored legal solutions for temporary work permits, family and spousal sponsorships, permanent residency, citizenship applications, refugee protection claims, inadmissibility challenges, humanitarian and compassionate cases, and complex immigration appeals. Fluent in English, French, and Russian, Alina is frequently featured in live TV interviews, radio segments, and articles on immigration and legal matters.Alina has been a part-time professor at Collège Boréal, where she has taught legal courses, further demonstrating her dedication to education. As a sought-after speaker, she regularly presents on immigration and legal issues to professional and community organizations. Representing clients before the Federal Court of Canada and the Immigration and Refugee Board, Alina provides personalized and effective advocacy. Her passion for guiding clients through the complexities of Canadian immigration reflects her unwavering commitment to excellence and making a positive impact.