Our team
We are a dedicated and experienced team specializing in Canadian immigration law. We’ve been making a difference everyday for our clients for over 10 years.
Mary Keyork, Lawyer with the Law Society of Ontario, conseiller juridique canadien with the Quebec Bar and Founder of Keyork Immigration Law
Mary Keyork is a Canadian lawyer with the Law Society of Ontario and a conseiller juridique canadien with the Quebec Bar who specializes in Canadian immigration law and leads her own law firm, Keyork Immigration Law. She handles all types of Canadian immigration matters and visas, with a focus on contesting negative and complex decisions at all three divisions of the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada (IRB) as well as at the Federal Court of Canada.
Mary is fluent in English, French and Armenian, and has conversational skills in Spanish.
You can reach Mary directly at: marykeyork@keyorkimmigrationlaw.com.
Samantha Guy, Drafting Assistant
Samantha Guy is the Legal Submission Writer at Keyork Immigration Law. She studied psychology at Dawson College before obtaining her Diplome d’Étude Collegiales (DEC) in Social Studies and reignited her passion for writing while taking English Literature courses at Concordia University.
Samantha is responsible for collaborating with the Immigration Case Coordinators to write our client’s stories outlining the legal framework to meet eligibility requirements. She is detail-oriented and enjoys learning about others to write exhaustive accounts of their lives and painting a picture of their unique circumstances for immigration authorities. She is fluent in English and has intermediate knowledge of spoken French.
Samantha loves to read fiction, re-watch her favorite films (LOTR) and TV series (The Office, Friends), cuddle with her cats, and play video games.
Zakia Griffin, Senior Immigration Case Coordinator
Zakia Griffin is a Senior Immigration Case Coordinator at Keyork Immigration Law. Zakia holds a master’s in public administration (MPA) with a concentration in International Development from New York University and is a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC).
Zakia has a diverse background in international development and education having worked in many East & West African countries with the United States Peace Corps, non-governmental organizations, and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) on Education development and micro-finance projects.
At the office, Zakia’s role is to conduct intake appointment and assist clients in preparing applications, reviewing forms, writing legal submission letters, and communicating updates on the immigration process to clients.
Zakia is fluent in English and French and has a passion for helping others with their immigration needs.
You can reach Zakia directly at: zakia@keyorkimmigrationlaw.com.
Jorge Suarez, Network Engineer | I.T support
Jorge Suarez is a Network Engineer, and I.T support for Keyork Immigration Law. He is originally from Habana, Cuba having immigrated to Florida at the age of 19. After living in the United States for 12 years, Jorge immigrated to Canada.
Having gone through complex immigration processes himself, Jorge enjoys finding efficient solutions to provide the office staff with the tools and resources they need to better serve our clients. Jorge is fluent in Spanish, English and conversational French.
Outside of the office, Jorge enjoys cooking, gaming, traveling, playing with his dogs, and enjoying all that Montreal has to offer.
Isabelle Bujold, Drafting Assistant
Isabelle Bujold graduated from McGill University with a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology and International Development. She is a Submission Writer at Keyork Immigration Law where she collaborates with the legal team on various immigration projects.
In addition to her role at Keyork Immigration Law, Isabelle also interns for Nets For Net Zero, a Montreal-based non-profit organization that facilitates a circular economy for ghost fishing gear. In her spare time, Isabelle enjoys running and yoga.
Maria Infante, Immigration Case Coordinator
Maria is an Immigration Case Coordinator at Keyork Immigration Law. Prior to joining Keyork Immigration Law, Maria worked as an Immigration Case Specialist at an immigration boutique firm in Toronto, where she focused on economic immigration applications.
In her role, Maria is responsible for preparing immigration applications and coordinating with clients to gather the necessary information and documentation. She focuses on crafting strong applications that meet the expectations of her clients.
Maria is fluent in English, Spanish, and French. Outside of work, you'll often find her immersed in a book about politics, economics, drama, or fiction. Her favorite books are "1984" written by George Orwell and "Algún día, hoy" written by Angela Becerra. Maria is also a passionate explorer who delights in discovering new destinations, diverse cultures, and savoring a variety of cuisines. As a true foodie, she's always eager to taste new dishes and experiment with recipes in her kitchen
You can reach Maria directly at: maria@keyorkimmigrationlaw.com.
Nevart Papazian, Accounting Department
Nevart handles the accounting department at Keyork Immigration Law, she obtained a degree in financial management from CDI College. She handles all matters related to the finances of the firm, ensuring all payments are received and facilitating the coordination of accounting between our clients and the firm. She is fluent in French, English and Armenian.
Outside of work, Nevart loves to watch her favorites T.V shows, and explore new activities with her kids.
You can reach Nevart directly at: accounting@keyorkimmigrationlaw.com.
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