Atty. Darren Penner

Atty. Darren Penner

In his immigration practice, Darren works with both businesses and individuals to facilitate the entry of people into Canada as temporary and permanent residents. He also assists clients who are already in Canada with permanent residence applications, citizenship applications, and the renewal of their temporary status as workers, students, or visitors.

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Profile Summary

About Darren Penner at a glance

Darren Penner is a immigration attorney based in Vancouver, British Columbia, practicing at Boughton Law Corporation. Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Immigration Law (2026). Serands clients in Vancouver, BC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • In his immigration practice, Darren works with both businesses and individuals to facilitate the entry of people into Canada as temporary and permanent residents
  • He also assists clients who are already in Canada with permanent residence applications, citizenship applications, and the renewal of their temporary status as workers, students, or visitors
  • His background in corporate and commercial law helps Darren to understand and anticipate his clients’ business needs when formulating an immigration plan
  • He is highly experienced in the preparation of work permit applications through the Canada-United States- Mexico Agreement (CUSMA), formerly known as NAFTA, and other free-trade agreements, LMIA-based and PNP-based work permits, and LMIA-exempt work permits
  • Darren has also highly experienced in the preparation of applications through the family class, including sponsorship of spouses and common-law partners from inside and outside Canada, as well as sponsorship of children and parents and the sponsorship of other relatives through humanitarian and compassionate grounds
  • He also assists clients in appeals work, enforcement work, the submission of applications to Federal Court, and he has appeared at the Immigration Division and the Immigration Appeals Division
  • After gaining experience at a leading Vancouver immigration firm, Darren ventured into independent practice, founding his own law firm in late 2019
  • Darren’s key strength is the ability to problem-solve and find creative solutions when faced with unique or difficult situations
  • He believes that providing sound, competent legal services is just one part of what it takes to build a lasting client relationship
  • His approach puts the client in the driver’s seat, with an emphasis on listening to and understanding client objectives, providing a quick response to enquiries and concerns, and of course providing excellent legal services to his clients

Practice Areas Explained

Darren Penner's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Darren Penner handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Immigration Law

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Jurisdictional Context

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Practicing law in British Columbia. Legal matters in British Columbia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Vancouver are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate British Columbia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in British Columbia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in British Columbia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is Darren Penner's law office located?
Darren Penner's law practice is located in Vancouver, British Columbia. The firm is Boughton Law Corporation. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Darren Penner handle?
Darren Penner focuses on immigration. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in British Columbia.
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What awards or recognition has Darren Penner received?
Darren Penner's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Immigration Law.

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Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Immigration Law
- 2026

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