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Based in the national capital, Capelle Kane Immigration Lawyers have been providing sound legal advice on Canadian citizenship and immigration laws since 1994.

We focus on offering corporate immigration services to Canadian and multinational companies in their quest to secure international talent in Canada. We take pride in helping to reunite families. We understand the importance of speed in obtaining immigration permits. We offer solutions to minimize delays in visa processing.

Our firm is the only one in Ottawa with two lawyers certified as specialists in Canadian immigration and citizenship laws by the Law Society of Ontario

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About Us

At Capelle Kane, we are dedicated to helping people navigate Canada’s immigration system with confidence and clarity.

What sets us apart is our responsiveness, attention to detail, and strategic approach. We understand that immigration isn’t just about paperwork—it’s about people, businesses, and futures.

Our clients value the direct access to experienced lawyers, personalized service, and our ability to anticipate challenges before they arise. With over three decades of trusted experience, we have the skills and expertise to ensure the immigration journey is as smooth as possible

Our Approach

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Meet the Team

Certified Specialist

Betsy Kane

Betsy is one of the founding partners of Capelle Kane Immigration Lawyers. The early part of her career was spent working for Citizenship and Immigration Canada at National Headquarters in Ottawa.

Betsy Kane has been practicing in the field of Canadian immigration law since 1994. She offers practical and strategic advice on corporate immigration matters.

The Law Society of Ontario recognizes Betsy as a Certified Specialist in Canadian Citizenship and Immigration Law. She is a regular speaker at legal and industry conferences and is often relied upon as a subject-matter expert for Canadian media outlets.

Betsy has been recognized by Chambers and Partners, Lexology Index™, Lexpert™ and Best Lawyers™.

About Betsy Kane

Certified Specialist

Philippe Capelle

Philippe (Phil) Capelle is recognized for providing clear, practical guidance on immigration and citizenship matters for over three decades.

Since starting his practice in 1994, he has built a strong reputation for offering real-world solutions to complex immigration challenges.

The Law Society of Ontario certifies him as a specialist in Canadian Citizenship and Immigration Law. This designation confirms his advanced skills and knowledge in immigration law.

About Phil Capelle

Office Manager

Nicole Porter

Nicole joined Capelle Kane in 2020 bringing exceptional expertise in client relations and operational management to our team.

An accomplished administrative professional with 25+ years of corporate experience, Nicole is the first point of contact for the firm and ensures every client interaction reflects our commitment to excellence and professionalism from intake to completion. Her comprehensive knowledge of data management systems and technical platforms keeps our operations running smoothly while maintaining the highest standards of confidentiality and security.

Delivering exceptional client service and operational excellence, Nicole exemplifies the dedication and expertise that defines Capelle Kane’s approach to service delivery.

About Nicole Porter

Services We Offer

Your journey to Canada starts here—with trusted guidance and personalized legal support

We specialize in providing strategic corporate immigration services to Canadian and multinational companies.

We assist clients with Temporary Resident Applications, including visitor visas, study permits, and work permits, ensuring a smooth and compliant entry into Canada.

We help clients navigate a variety of permanent residence pathways, including Express Entry, Family Class, PNPs, and spousal sponsorships, ensuring applications are complete, accurate, and aligned with eligibility requirements.

We guide clients through the Canadian citizenship application process, ensuring they meet all eligibility requirements and supporting them every step of the way to becoming Canadian citizens.

We offer a range of individualized immigration services, including assistance with temporary and permanent family reunification, Access to Information and Privacy requests, applications for Criminal and Deemed Rehabilitation, Temporary Resident Permits (TRP), and assistance with admissibility issues—such as criminal or medical concerns.

We provide strategic advice and support to organizations navigating the employer compliance regime and to individuals facing admissibility issues arising from criminal, medical, financial, or immigration histories. Our services cover employer compliance inspections, voluntary disclosures and counsel related to general adherence to Canadian immigration laws.

We assist with existing or anticipated challenges with the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) on entry to Canada, including Temporary Resident Permit (TRP) applications resulting from the contravention of Canadian immigration law.

We help clients with applications for the Authorization to Return to Canada (ARC), Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA), removal of immigration “flags” maintained by the CBSA including obtaining travel history reports and computerized notes from the CBSA.

If immigration compliance is a concern, we’re here to help you through the complexities with confidence.

We offer advisory services including tailored presentations and seminars on business immigration topics for companies, organizations, and community groups.

We also provide training sessions for Human Resources professionals and share legal insights to media outlets, helping to educate and inform audiences on key immigration matters.

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What We Offer

“Phil Capelle did a great job helping me get my Certificate of Canadian Citizenship, based upon my mother's birth in Nova Scotia. Both her birth certificate and mine from New York City needed to be corrected before filing the application and Phil guided me through the entire process. Viva Phil and Viva Canada!”

Don H.

Memberships and Recognitions

Capelle Kane Immigration Lawyers acknowledges that our offices, located in Ottawa, are on the unceded Territory of the Anishinabe Algonquin Nation whose presence here reaches back to time immemorial.