Senior Immigration Consultant at Mamann Sandaluk LLP. Specializing in most Canadian Permanent Residence and Temporary Residence Applications with over 30 years of experience both inland and overseas.
Durriya Bharmal is a Senior Immigration Consultant at Mamann Sandaluk LLP, bringing over 33 years of dedicated experience in Canadian immigration law. Her journey began in Kenya, where she worked with a Canadian immigration law firm and helped hundreds of individuals realize their dream of coming to Canada. From the start, Durriya discovered that her greatest professional joy comes from helping reunite families and guiding clients through life-changing immigration processes. For the past 24 years at Mamann Sandaluk LLP, Durriya has developed a deep and wide-ranging expertise across all areas of immigration law. She has an exceptional understanding of the procedures, documentation, and strategic considerations involved in every category of applications. Her commitment to excellence and her meticulous, detail-oriented approach have earned her a reputation for precision, reliability, and effective problem-solving. Durriya has also contributed significantly to the training and development of future immigration professionals. She has taught and conducted training for new immigration consultants at York College of Information Technology, Seneca College, Humber College, and Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson). She has been a speaker at seminars and workshops throughout the Greater Toronto Area and has mentored numerous consultants over the years. In addition, she has collaborated with Canadian not-for-profit organizations offering support in regions affected by natural disasters. Clients consistently praise Durriya for her compassionate and friendly manner, transparency, and unwavering professionalism. She is known for providing practical, timely, and accurate advice tailored to each client’s unique circumstances. A strong believer in teamwork, Durriya works closely with colleagues across the firm as well as other firms and immigration professional communities to ensure clients benefit from the full depth of the team’s collective expertise. Durriya is regularly contacted by other professionals in the field for her guidance in their particular client’s unique situations. Outside of work, Durriya loves traveling and meeting people from all walks of life—experiences that continue to enrich her understanding of her clients' backgrounds and needs.
