Q. Nine years ago, one of my siblings came to Canada as a refugee and eventually became a Canadian Citizen. When she came here as a refugee, she did not disclose her…
Continue ReadingThe proposed reforms in Bill C-11 will affect thousands of people and significantly alter how certain persons are treated under Canadian immigration and refugee law. But there is one case we should…
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Continue ReadingQ. I am a sports fan and at this time of the year I am fascinated by the Winter Olympics hosted by Canada in the beautiful city of Vancouver. As I sit…
Continue ReadingQ. I am from China and an avid sports fan. This bleak February month is lighted by the Winter Olympics hosted by Vancouver. I watch the many sportswomen and men taking part…
Continue ReadingOne of the most challenging aspects of assisting many immigration, citizenship and protected person applicants is that they do not keep a copy of their applications and supporting documents (old passports in…
Continue ReadingQ. I am from China and would like to apply for permanent resident status. My wife and I are separated for two years and I do not know how to declare her,…
Continue ReadingRecent announcements by Immigration Minister Jason Kenney and initiatives like National Immigration Protection Day aimed at stopping ghost agents from exploiting unknowing immigrant applicants are important steps. But as I have been…
Continue ReadingLike most things with the passage of time goods and services become more expensive. In the legal world and in particular immigration law, this is especially true in 2010. Most fees in…
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