Catherine Sas, K.C., Author at Immigration Lawyer Vancouver, Canada

BlogCanada’s Non-Immigration Program – Parents and Grandparent

19 September 2023

On September 8, 2023 Canada’s newest Minister of Immigration, Mark Miller, announced the re-opening of the Parents and Grandparents program (PGP) signifying the fourth consecutive year that the pool of sponsors would be selected from those who registered their Interest to Sponsor (ITS) in 2020. Practically this means that no new sponsors could even register for have their parents or grandparents immigrate to Canada for four years. What does this mean for permanent residents or citizens who are seeking to bring their parents or grandparents to live with them in Canada?

BlogSurviving a Misrepresentation Finding: Options to Consider

29 August 2023

One of the most onerous, harsh and negative provisions in Canadian immigration law is a misrepresentation determination. A finding of misrepresentation comes with a five-year ban of applying to come to Canada. What options do you have when a misrepresentation determination has been made against you?

BlogWhen your immigration application is refused: Options for dealing with a refusal

18 July 2023

It is a fact of immigration practice that not all applications are approved. When your application is refused, what can you do? There are several options for dealing with a refusal. Let’s review the steps that you can take.

BlogDramatic work permit changes for Start Up Visa applicants!

11 July 2023

The introduction of the “Tech Talent Strategy” by Canada’s Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) last month brought lots of good news for Start Up Visa (SUV) applicants including extending the work permit validity period from one year to three years, allowing for open work permits for individuals to work in Canada other than in their own businesses and also extending these perks to all the members of the SUV team rather than only for essential members. IRCC Minister Sean Fraser’s announcement is meant to alleviate situations of hardship for SUV applicants facing long processing times for their permanent residence applications and also enables Canadian employers to benefit from the skills of applicants already in Canada.

BlogIs it work or volunteering? When do you need a work permit in Canada?

4 July 2023

As immigration lawyers we are frequently told by clients “I don’t need a work permit - I’m just volunteering!” Understanding what is considered work and what is considered volunteering is vital to ensure that you maintain valid legal status while in Canada. For those in Canada on visitor status, it is important to know what you can and can’t do without a work permit. Providing services without receiving payment does not equal “volunteering” and in most cases will require a work permit.

BlogImmigration Minister Fraser’s announcement does not excuse blame for all international students in Canada

20 June 2023

Last week’s announcement by Minister for Immigration, Citizenship and Refugees Canada (IRCC), the Honourable Sean Fraser, was indeed a welcome development for international students in Canada who have unknowingly fallen prey to unscrupulous immigration representatives. But let’s be clear - this does not let all Canadian international students off the hook for transgressions while studying. The onus on all foreign nationals seeking status in Canada is a very high standard and it is worth reviewing to remind students what their responsibilities are while studying in Canada.

BlogImmigration Minister Fraser does the right thing for international students!

14 June 2023

Today, June 14, 2023, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), the Honorable Sean Fraser, did something truly honorable for international students in Canada who have been victims of immigration fraud by unscrupulous representatives - he introduced a policy directing immigration officers and Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) officers to grant a temporary resident permit to students who have actually studied in Canada and were clearly unaware of the improper actions of their representatives.

BlogSponsoring Your Spouse for Canadian Permanent Residence: The Art of Proving Genuine Relationships!

1 May 2023

Family reunification is a fundamental cornerstone of Canada’s immigration program. Parents are able to sponsor their dependent minor children and spouses can sponsor their spouses whether from abroad or from within Canada. While a birth certificate is proof positive of a parental relationship, establishing a spousal relationship can be much trickier. Spousal relationships include marital and common law relationships and Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) can go beyond a mere marriage certificate to determine whether a relationship is genuine.

BlogOne Step Forward, Two Steps Back: The PSAC Strike and Its Impact on Immigration Applications in Canada

26 April 2023

Federal employees of Service Canada, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada (IRB), and the Canada Border Services Agency (CSBA) are all members of the largest workers union in Canada: The Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC). Many of the non-essential workers of PSAC went on strike on April 19, 2023, which is expected to cause significant delays and disruption to immigration-related services across the country.

BlogUnderstanding age cut-offs for dependent children

18 April 2023

Navigating the age limit for dependent children in Canadian immigration applications can seem challenging. However, being well-informed about this process is vital for optimizing your children’s inclusion in your own immigration application. We aim to clarify the age limit for dependent children in Canadian immigration applications and offer examples to help you better understand this process.

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HomeAuthorCatherine Sas, K.C., Author at Immigration Lawyer Vancouver, Canada | Sas & Ing Immigration Law Centre

BlogCanada’s Non-Immigration Program – Parents and Grandparent

BlogSurviving a Misrepresentation Finding: Options to Consider

BlogWhen your immigration application is refused: Options for dealing with a refusal

BlogDramatic work permit changes for Start Up Visa applicants!

BlogIs it work or volunteering? When do you need a work permit in Canada?

BlogImmigration Minister Fraser’s announcement does not excuse blame for all international students in Canada

BlogImmigration Minister Fraser does the right thing for international students!

BlogSponsoring Your Spouse for Canadian Permanent Residence: The Art of Proving Genuine Relationships!

BlogOne Step Forward, Two Steps Back: The PSAC Strike and Its Impact on Immigration Applications in Canada

BlogUnderstanding age cut-offs for dependent children

19 September 2023Canada’s Non-Immigration Program - Parents and Grandparent

29 August 2023Surviving a Misrepresentation Finding: Options to Consider

15 August 2023Employer incentives: becoming a ‘Trusted Employer’ to hire foreign workers

31 July 2023Choosing an Immigration Professional: Responsibilities and Remedies

18 July 2023When your immigration application is refused: Options for dealing with a refusal

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