About Us

The Hulka Porter Law Firm provides effective, quality legal services in prompt fashion. The firm's practice is concentrated in North American (Canada and U.S.) citizenship and immigration law, as well as related matters. Our proximity to the Canada-United States international border and immigration processing posts enhance our ability to ensure prompt adjudication of visa petitions for our corporate and individual clients alike.

Possessing the state of practice expertise and resources necessary to assist our clientele in meeting the demands of an increasingly mobile and competitive global marketplace, we provide personal consultations to assess the client's reasonable needs and expectations in order to implement a legal processing strategy which reconciles long and short term objectives.

We counsel businesses and individuals as to all facets of the complex and evolving maze of Canadian and United States citizenship and immigration regulatory requirements.

Our firm is equipped with advanced research and processing technology – serving to enhance both our productivity and access to current information. We pride ourselves upon being innovative problem solvers, while providing a personal touch which is often lacking in today's business environment.

We thank you for considering our services.

J. ANDREW PORTER

Mr. Porter is the most experienced North American immigration lawyer practicing in Southwest Ontario, having practiced U.S. citizenship and immigration law since his call to the State of Michigan Bar in 1988. He is an American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) mentor to other lawyers and has been recognized by AILA for setting precedent in achieving United States E-2 Treaty Investor Status for the benefit of a Canadian citizen physician.

He has practiced Canadian citizenship and immigration law since his call to the Law Society of Upper Canada Bar (Ontario) in 1992 and is certified as a Specialist in Canadian Citizenship and Immigration Law. He is a member of the Canadian Bar Association –citizenship and immigration law section.

Mr. Porter has been published with the Ontario Bar Association, presenting his article upon U.S. admissibility. The article addresses U.S. law as it pertains to a foreign national’s ability to lawfully enter the U.S. subsequent to conviction or U.S. immigration infraction.

His invited speaker credits include:

1. The Ontario Bar Association (2006) Crossing the Canada-USA Border; Strategies for Business Visitors and Workers.
2. The American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) Canadian Chapter (2004).
3. The Canadian Consulate General (Detroit) – Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (Annually).
4. The Province of Ontario – Ministry of Consumer and Commercial Relations.

His educational and membership credentials are as follows:

• Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) conferred – University of Windsor (1984);
• Juris Doctorate (J.D.) (1988) conferred – Michigan State University (Detroit College of Law);
• Bachelor of Laws (LLB Accredited) – University of Windsor;
• Member of the State Bar of Michigan [P42363];
• Member of the Law Society of Upper Canada (Province of Ontario) [32693J];
• Member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) [10025];
• Member of Ontario Bar Association – Citizenship and Immigration Law Section [172409];
• Member of Canadian Bar Association – Citizenship and Immigration Law Section [172409]

Drew is the proud father of Jack and Jessica Porter and has been active in his community as a past Director of the Windsor/Essex County Humane Society and Province of Ontario Ministry of Housing, Essex County Housing Authority.

EDDIE KADRI

Mr. Kadri is a graduate of one of Canada’s premier law programs, the University of Windsor Law School, and specializes in Canadian Immigration. He is a member of the Law Society of Upper Canada.

Eddie Kadri is active in the political, social and cultural life of his community. He maintains constructive working relationships with members of Canadian parliament, government agencies and non-profit civil rights organizations.

Mr. Kadri has traveled extensively around the world with clients and government officials, often meeting with various Heads of State.

Mr. Kadri is well traveled, having successfully represented clients from varying parts of the world, and in doing so he has established mutually beneficial effective relationships with government officials and head of state.