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Applications for permanent residence under the federal self-employed class are oftentimes refused because an Applicant allegedly does not meet the definition of self-employed pursuant to subsection 88(1) of Immigration and Refugee Protection…
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This question can lead to a very complicated answer. In short, there are two primary ways deportation can be stopped for a period of time referred to as deferred if done by…
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What a glorious run to Toronto’s first ever National Basketball Association Championship. It captured the interests of nations and millions of people who experienced the heart stopping moments enroute to ultimate “over…
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A number of people (foreign nationals) looking to immigrate to Canada find themselves in this situation often when seeking a visa. Misunderstandings and unfair assessments are not unusual. For purposes of this…
Continue ReadingWe receive a number of questions from our clients that are permanent residents and subject to section 44 reports. Many have been referred to the Immigration Division (ID) and are facing potential…
Continue ReadingThe latest Express Entry Draw took place during the period of March 6, 2019. During this round 3,350 Invitations to Apply have been issued to foreign nationals who had 454 points or…
Continue ReadingThe case of Caianda[1] we recently litigated involved the refusal of a study permit. The Officer did not believe the Applicant was being truthful about his intentions. The Officer concluded that the…
Continue Reading1. New immigration targets were announced on October 31st : 2019 target – 330,800 / 2020 target – 341,000 / 2021 target – 350,000 2. Parental Sponsorships will no longer be lottery based…
Continue ReadingIn 2015 then Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada said, “The Harper Conservatives froze family reunification applications for two years, then made the rules so rigid that thousands of hard-working people…
Continue ReadingToday I respond to a reader’s question. It is a question that we hear lot which involves two questions we receive who can sponsor whom to Canada and what are the income…
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