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 to use abbreviations, it’s referred to as IRPA. So, what does an immigration officer have
Immigration Admissibility hearings. Defence tips.
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 of those who are subject to those hearings. The counsel must implement their knowledge, wisdom
Inadmissibility as serious barrier to immigration to Canada
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 members can be eligible under those programs to fulfill their dreams (accumulate necessary points under
Can a permanent resident of Canada be removed from the country?
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 rights violations, criminality or serious criminality, or organized criminality. The decision of a removal order
Canadian citizenship
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 residents who are eligible to become Canadian citizens need to consider important factors before applying.
Working in Canada
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 permit. If you are an athlete, a coach, a business visitor, a clergy (the full
Understanding impact of criminal convictions on Canadian immigration
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 or not. An accused is only considered convicted if a court finds them guilty and
Sponsoring a spouse: Fully understanding the concept
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 are confused in thinking that, if they are Canadians or permanent residents (PR) their foreign
Immigration to Morden, Manitoba, Canada
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 must possess more than 2 years of work experience in the occupation. There is an
How to Comply with Requirements of Immigration Officials for the Letter of Employment – Express Entry
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, the letter must contain certain information. It is imperative that your employer lists all of
Criminal inadmissibility and its impact on Canadian immigration admissibility
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 stripping of their status. Immigration law is clear on what types of criminal offences bar
Legal office work during pandemic
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 quality of my representation. Yes, courts are closed and so are immigration tribunals. However, this
Sponsoring your parents or grandparents
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 number of the applications intake, the time for submission of your application will be limited
Re-opening a case at the Immigration Appeal Division
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 Division (IAD) to re-open cases or re-hear them after they have been refused. The ability
Immigration Opportunities for Early Childhood Educators
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 of Ontario and immigrate to Canada. The minimum requirements are: One year of work experience
Canada’s Parents and Grandparents Sponsorship Program To Reopen In Late January 2019!
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) allows Canadian citizens and permanent residents over the age of 18 to sponsor their parents
Refusals on sponsorship applications of spouses, common-law and conjugal partners
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. It is not quite the case. Immigration in general is a privilege, not a right.
Permanent Residents and Travelling outside of Canada
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 days within 5 year period. Those 730 days could be accumulated consecutively or cumulatively meaning
News for Businesspersons and Entrepreneurs in Canada
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 be eligible for permanent residence in Canada. We have a number of different programs for
Deferral from Removal – How to Stay in Canada Longer
Removals from Canada are the last legal procedure for unsuccessful immigrants and visitors, most of whom have exhausted all legal remedies to stay in Canada. However, one does not have to be discouraged from trying to defer their removal, if