Facebook ads for immigration lawyers

Updated · By the PPC Pros Canada team

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Was your study permit refused? Our immigration lawyers review refusal letters and explain your real options, including reapplying or challenging the decision.

Client signing papers with an immigration lawyer

Instant form

Refusal review consultation

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Example Facebook feed ad. The same ad runs on Instagram, and the form opens without leaving the app.

Why Facebook and Instagram ads work for immigration lawyers

Many immigration clients research for months on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube before hiring, often from outside Canada. Short, accurate explainers about permits, sponsorship and refusals build trust with them, and language and country targeting reach the communities your team serves.

Offers that work for immigration law

  • Consultation for refused applications
  • Sponsorship and PR consultation
  • Free explainer webinar on a current program

Who we show your ads to

  • Adults in Canada and key source countries
  • Speakers of the languages your team offers
  • Video viewers and website visitors
Inside Ads Manager

How we set up Facebook ads for immigration lawyers

These are the screens in Meta Ads Manager, recreated with example data for a immigration law business.

Campaigns

One campaign per offer, plus retargeting

Each offer gets its own campaign and budget, so you can see which one brings booked work. A small retargeting campaign follows up with people who visited your site or watched your videos.

Ads ManagerExample account
CampaignsAd setsAds
+ CreateLast 30 days
Off / OnCampaignDeliveryObjectiveBudgetResults
Leads – Consultation for refused applications Active Leads Daily: $35.00 Instant form leads
Leads – Sponsorship and PR consultation Active Leads Daily: $20.00 Website leads
Retargeting – Site visitors & video viewers Active Leads Daily: $10.00 Website leads

Example immigration law account. Budgets are illustrative and set from your cost-per-lead target.

Audience

Broad targeting inside your service area

Meta’s delivery finds the right people when targeting stays broad and the creative is specific. We control where ads show, not who Meta can learn from.

Ads ManagerExample account
CampaignAd setAd
Conversion locationInstant forms
LocationsYour service area (city or radius)
Age25 – 65+
Advantage+ audience On
LanguagesAll languages
PlacementsAdvantage+ placements (Facebook, Instagram, Messenger)

Example ad set. Targeting stays broad inside your service area, and the creative does the rest.

Lead form

A lead form that filters out tire-kickers

Instant Forms open inside Facebook and Instagram, so they’re quick to fill. We use a higher-intent form with a review step and questions that tell you whether the lead is worth a call.

  • What do you need help with? (refusal, permit, sponsorship, PR)
  • Country you live in now
  • Preferred language

Your Business

Refusal review consultation

Answer 3 quick questions. We reply within one business day.

What do you need help with? (refusal, permit, sponsorship, PR)
Country you live in now
Preferred language

Contact information

Full namePrefilled from profile
Phone numberPrefilled from profile
Review

By submitting, you agree to be contacted about your request. Privacy policy.

Example Instant Form. A “review” step and qualifying questions filter out accidental submissions.
Creative

Ad ideas for immigration lawyers

On Facebook and Instagram, the image or video is the targeting. These formats consistently beat stock photos for immigration law businesses.

Lawyer explaining a recent policy change

Short Q&A clips in other languages

Credentials and team introduction

Rules

Advertising rules for immigration lawyers

Never promise approvals or jobs. Ads mentioning jobs in Canada can fall under Meta’s employment Special Ad Category, and regulators warn the public about guarantees.

Meta also rejects ads that imply they know something personal about the viewer, such as their health, finances or situation. We write every ad to pass review the first time.

Timing

When to run Facebook ads for immigration lawyers in Canada

Facebook reaches people before they search, so ads should start ahead of the busy season, not during it.

WhenDemandWhat to run
Jan–MarHighSponsorship and PR consultation.
Apr–JunSteadyFree explainer webinar on a current program.
Jul–SepPeakRetarget site visitors and push booking offers while demand is high.
Oct–DecSteadySponsorship and PR consultation.
Facebook vs. Google

Facebook ads vs. Google Ads for immigration lawyers

Facebook & InstagramGoogle Ads
Reaches peopleBefore they searchWhile they search
Best for immigration lawConsultation for refused applications; Sponsorship and PR consultationRefusals & appeals; Permits & PR
What drives resultsPhotos, video and the offerKeywords, ads and the landing page
Lead follow-upWithin minutes, by phone or textAnswer the call or reply the same day

See the full plan on Google Ads for immigration lawyers, or how both work together on marketing for immigration lawyers.

Facebook ads for immigration lawyers: FAQ

Do Facebook ads work for immigration lawyers?

Yes, especially with explainer videos and language targeting. Many clients research for a long time before choosing a lawyer.

Can immigration lawyers target other countries on Facebook?

Yes. Meta supports country and language targeting, with separate ad sets and budgets for each market.

How much should immigration lawyers spend on Facebook ads?

Meta suggests about 50 results per ad set per week for delivery to finish learning. Most local businesses don’t reach that, so we keep the number of ad sets small and set the budget from your cost-per-lead target and the number of jobs you want, then adjust monthly.

Do you also run Google Ads for immigration lawyers?

Yes. Most immigration lawyers get the best results from Google Ads and Facebook ads together. Google captures people searching now; Facebook and Instagram reach them earlier and retarget people who visited your site.

Get more immigration law leads from Facebook and Instagram

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