In Immigration Appeal Division (IAD) you can appeal a negative decision on a sponsorship refusal (if you sponsor your wife/husband or parents), permanent residency obligations (when a permanent resident loses their status due to lack of physical presence in Canada),
Permanent Resident Card and When it Needed
Many of my clients are under the impression that the renewal of their permanent resident cards (PR Card) are mandatory upon its expiry. This is wrong as you only need your PR Card when travelling outside of Canada. It is
Is it possible to file an application to sponsor your parents or grandparents? Sponsorship of Parents and Grandparents program/ Super Visa Program.
Unfortunately the program, “Sponsorship of Parents and Grandparents”, is closed for 2016. Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship Canada, has reached its goal to take 5000 applications for this year. In fact, more applications are now in que in our case processing
Some key elements to consider for the appeal hearing at the IAD
Your focus when you and your counsel prepare for the hearing will depend on the type of the application, whether it is a spousal appeal (your wife/husband or spouse has been refused a permanent residency in Canada), criminal inadmissibility (a
Some hopes for International Students in Canada who wish to obtain a permanent residence
When you study in Canada and like the country, you naturally consider staying here and making it your home. As of yet, we have never had a separate program for international students with a path towards residency. At present time
Liberals bring changes into immigration laws and policies
We immigration professionals used to call our Canadian immigration ministry, “Citizenship and Immigration Canada”. It has not been changed for years. Oh, well, now it has a new name, which, I guess, better represents what that governmental department does, namely
Latest glance at immigration opportunities in Canada.
Some international students who receive an education in Ontario have difficulties in applying for a permanent residence under either experienced class or skilled workers category. Well, they might consider relocating to Manitoba. The first step would be to search
How to make winning submissions for pre-removal risk assessment cases.
Under Canadian law, any foreign national, whether they are unsuccessful refugee claimants or visitors, have rights their situation be assessed for risk to life, if they face deportation. We had a client who initially was recognized as a convention refugee,
Common mistakes on Sponsorship applications for parents
These are some of the most common mistakes I have encountered in sponsorship applications for parents, which are very easy to avoid. The most common mistake, which leads to the refusal of these types of application, is the lack or
Immigration news on provincial nominees’ programs
Nova Scotia again opens its doors for prospective immigrants who can establish their businesses in the province. This program existed before, but was closed due to the limitations of candidates. Now, the province will be opening it again and the
What is a well-founded fear of persecution in gender-related refugee claims?
Women can suffer from persecution because of their sex. Each country has specific laws related to women in terms of how women should be treated by men. The laws are sometimes based on traditions and culture in that particular country.
Gender-Related persecution in refugee claims in Canada
The UN recognizes that the general approach to refugee claims from men’s prospective would be wrong and that women, homosexuals and also men, if their claim has to be seen from a gender prospective, deserve to be assessed with the
Questions any refugee claimant has to expect while at the interview at the Canadian port of entry.
Theoretically, if one would like to make a refugee claim, they can do it in our in-land office, after arriving at the airport or any other port of entry. Practically, immigration authorities expect anyone who has intentions other than visiting
Breaking down a definition of a Convention Refugee
Who can be considered as a refugee in Canada? According to the 1951 Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees, a refugee is “someone who is unable or unwilling to return to their country of origin owing to a well-founded
A Convention Refugee and Persons in Need of Protection
Under our immigration laws, in particular, under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, a person who is determined to be a Convention Refugee or a Person in Need of Protection, can receive permanent residency in Canada or granted a protection
Some key elements to consider for the appeal hearing at the IAD
Your focus when you and your counsel prepare for the hearing will depend on the type of the application, whether it is a spousal appeal (your wife/husband or spouse has been refused a permanent residency in Canada), criminal inadmissibility (a
Preparing your case for a full hearing at the Immigration Appeal Division
Most cases go straight to hearing meaning that your case will be heard and decided by the adjudicator (judge at the appeal division) and not resolved through Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). ADR usually happens when the Minister’s Counsel (CBSA) is
A quick glance at the Immigration Appeal Division
A quick glance at the Immigration Appeal Division. Canadian Immigration Appeal Division is not a formal court where one has to strictly follow procedure and obey rules of evidence. It is a tribunal where a less formal system is
What information and documents does a prospective immigrant to Canada have to prepare for evaluation of their credentials?
Under new rules, the Canadian immigration authorities require a potential candidate for immigration to Canada to evaluate their foreign credentials. There are five institutions in Canada at present time which are designated to evaluate foreign diplomas and certificates. Designated meaning
Spousal relationships from the prospective of Canadian Immigration (Conjugal relationship, common-law-spouses, excluded relationships)
Some applicants in sponsorship cases often ask me: what is a spouse? Why not say “wife” or “husband”? My answer is that because, as a Canadian or permanent resident, you can sponsor not only a partner with whom you are