Legal Services & Canadian Immigration
Being issued a removal order is not necessarily the end of the road. In many cases, removal orders can be challenged, stayed, or may never
Misrepresentation on an immigration application to Canada, such as omitting relevant facts, submitting fraudulent documents, misstating marital status, or failing to disclose the existence of
In my practice, I have seen firsthand how timely legal representation can make the difference between removal from Canada and a second chance to remain.
Facing removal from Canada can be frightening, especially when it happens without warning. Many people are surprised to learn that removal is not limited to
Permanent resident (“PR”) status in Canada comes with significant rights and privileges, including the right to live and work in Canada indefinitely and the ability
The Immigration and Refugee Protection Act does not spell out a strict procedure for determining inadmissibility. In practice, this determination is made through admissibility hearings,
Refusals on sponsorship applications for spouses happens very often due to the fact that some spouses do their applications by themselves, with no legal help.
In order to understand how legal system works in Canada, one has to familirize themselves with Canadian courts structure. Some of my colleagues who exclusively
Judges and Adjudicators Everyone knows that judges are the people who decide cases in court, but what that actually looks like can vary greatly depending
The role of counsel in legal proceedings is important if a litigant or immigration appellant wants to present their case the best way possible. When
Evidence in legal practice is a necessary tool to prove your case. In any legal proceeding, whether it’s an immigration application, an administrative tribunal, or
We all know by now that immigration to Canada is under a piece of legislation called the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. Since we love
We talked in the previous article about how relaxed and informal rules in these types of proceedings in the Immigration Division can harm the case
Canadian immigration has various programs for applicants who want to relocate to Canada from their countries, either temporary or permanently. A person and their family
Yes, they can. There are some grounds for removal of a permanent resident in Canada and they are called “inadmissibility grounds”: national security concern, human
Canadian citizenship can be a complex process, especially with the amendments made to the Citizenship Act by the Conservative party during the Harper government. Permanent
Our immigration system is designed in a way as to provide various options for those specialists who want to work in Canada under temporary work
Not all criminal instances result in inadmissibility to Canada. In many situations, it is important to know whether the accused was convicted for the crime
A Canadian or permanent resident of Canada can sponsor their spouses to Canada meaning that they can be accepted in Canada as permanent residents. Many
The government of Manitoba, in corroboration with federal authorities, opened an opportunity for foreign Mechanics, Welders, Cooks and Industrial painters who want to immigrate to Canada. To be eligible, a candidate
When a candidate for any class of immigration, whether Federal Skilled Worker, Federal Skilled Trades or Canadian Experience Class program, submits their letter of employment,
If a permanent resident (not a Canadian citizen!) commits a criminal offence, they jeopardize their immigration status and can be removed from Canada upon the
In light of the recent situation with the Covid 19 pandemic my assistants and I work from home. However, this has not negatively impacted the
2020 has arrived and with it, a parents and grandparents sponsorship program. It has not been launched yet, however, if the government puts limitation in
Can a Refused Case be Re-opened at the Immigration Appeal Division? In this article, I would like to explore the possibility of the Immigration Appeal
If you have experience in early childhood education, you may be eligible to apply under the provincial nominee program to one of our provinces outside
Canada’s parents and grandparents sponsorship program will reopen later this month (January 2019) the Government of Canada has announced. The Parents and Grandparents Program (PG)
Some Canadians are of the opinion that, if they marry a foreigner, they automatically can bring them into Canada with a ready permanent resident status.
How long do permanent residents have to stay in Canada in order to maintain their legal immigration status? The answer is 2 years or 730
If you are a businessperson who has a net worth of at least $350,000 CAD and a partner who is a Canadian resident, you may