Malvika Mahindra

Malvika Mahindra is an Associate Lawyer with a focus on immigration litigation and appellate advocacy. She represents clients before all levels of the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada (IRB), Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), and the Federal Court of Canada. Known for her strategic and compassionate approach, Malvika regularly handles complex immigration matters, including refugee claims, removal proceedings, and humanitarian applications.

Malvika holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from York University and earned her LL.B. from the University of Sussex in Brighton, England. Prior to joining the firm, she articled and practiced at a boutique immigration and refugee law firm in the Greater Toronto Area, where she developed a strong foundation in appellate work and procedural advocacy.

Her practice includes preparing detailed procedural fairness responses, Humanitarian and Compassionate (H&C) applications, temporary resident permits, Judicial Reviews, Pre-Removal Risk Assessments (PRRAs), emergency stay of removal motions, detention reviews, and refugee claims. Malvika is deeply committed to providing informed, transparent, and client-centered representation, and is proud to advocate for individuals and families navigating Canada’s immigration system.

The Immigration Division ordered the Person Concerned’s release from detention after finding that the imposition of strict release conditions could manage concerns about public safety and flight risk. Although authorities were still investigating his past criminal record abroad, the tribunal accepted that living with a bondsperson, paying a substantial bond, regular reporting, and a curfew were sufficient to keep the public safe. He was released while his immigration case continues. Immigration Division – Detention Review 0003-C5-01356-01 (unpublished), November 28, 2025