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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?

NewsCongratulations, Catherine and Victor!

16 August 2023

Catherine Sas, KC and Victor Ing have both been recognized as Best Lawyers in Canada for 2023

BlogEmployer incentives: becoming a ‘Trusted Employer’ to hire foreign workers

15 August 2023

As immigration lawyers we are frequently consulted by Canadian employers about how they can hire foreign workers to fill job vacancies. The generic answer without knowing anything about the employer or the foreign worker is that all Canadian employers can hire foreign workers through the Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) process, which requires an employer to demonstrate that it has a job vacancy and that there are no qualified Canadians or permanent residents who are available to fill it.

BlogChoosing an Immigration Professional: Responsibilities and Remedies

31 July 2023

The Canadian immigration law landscape has changed dramatically over the past few years. New programs and guidelines are being introduced at a fast and furious pace and many of the old rules that govern immigration processing have either been amended or discarded entirely. More than ever it is crucial to recognize the important role that immigration representatives play in our immigration system to advise clients on suitable immigration strategies based on the current legal landscape and to represent them in their applications and in their immigration hearings.

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.

BlogCanada goes all out to attract technology workers

27 June 2023

On June 27, 2023 the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, the Honourable Sean Fraser, announced the creation of a new and groundbreaking “Tech Talent Strategy” that is intended to attract technology workers to Canada. While similar initiatives such as the Global Skills Strategy have been created in the past, the Tech Talent Strategy differs from its predecessors because it takes a holistic approach to improving our current immigration system when it comes to Canada’s ability to attract and retain technology workers. Employers working in the technology sector will want to familiarize themselves with the details of the Tech Talent Strategy.

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.

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BlogCanada’s Non-Immigration Program – Parents and Grandparent

BlogSurviving a Misrepresentation Finding: Options to Consider

NewsCongratulations, Catherine and Victor!

BlogEmployer incentives: becoming a ‘Trusted Employer’ to hire foreign workers

BlogChoosing an Immigration Professional: Responsibilities and Remedies

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?

BlogCanada goes all out to attract technology workers

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

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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