EntrepreneurImmigration BC Announces Entrepreneur Immigration Regional Pilot British Columbia's Provincial Nominee Program has added an Entrepreneur Immigration Regional Pilot to attract entrepreneurs…MoniqueNovember 23, 2018
ImmigrationInadmissibilityIRCCRefugee ProtectionTemporary Residence Cannabis legalization and the impact on immigrants and temporary residents On October 17, 2018, the Cannabis Act legalized recreational use of marijuana in Canada. The…MoniqueOctober 28, 2018
Immigration CAQ elected – potential (counterproductive) changes to Quebec immigration Yesterday, Quebec elected François Legault of the Coalition Avenir Quebec as its next premier. The…MoniqueOctober 2, 2018
Federal CourtHearings & AppealsRefugee Protection Case Summary: Proof of fraudulent documents before the RPD The Board is routinely tasked with evaluating the genuineness of documents when considering claims…MoniqueSeptember 24, 2018
Federal CourtHearings & AppealsRefugee Protection Case Summary: Federal Court discusses proper treatment of supporting evidence when credibility at issue Justice Southcott’s recent decision in Francois v Canada (MCI) provides insight into how supporting evidence…MoniqueJuly 12, 2018
Federal CourtImmigrationRefugee Protection Canada’s obligation to asylum claimants and the Singh decision It is difficult to scan recent Canadian news without encountering strong statements regarding the influx…MoniqueJuly 9, 2018
Federal CourtHearings & AppealsIRCCRefugee Protection FCA to consider constitutional challenge in Kreishan Safe Third Country Agreement and the right to appeal to the RAD The Federal Court’s…MoniqueJuly 5, 2018
ImmigrationIRCCRefugee ProtectionTemporary Residence Canada’s biometrics program expands on July 31, 2018 On July 31, 2018, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will expand its requirement for visitors…MoniqueJuly 4, 2018
ImmigrationIRCCUncategorized Express Entry timelines shortened as of June 26, 2018 IRCC announced that as of today, June 26, 2018, all applicants for Canadian permanent residence…MoniqueJune 26, 2018
CIC NewsImmigrationRefugee Protection Immigration Detention of Children in the U.S. – CBA Statement In a statement released on World Refugee Day, the Canadian Bar Association voiced its support…MoniqueJune 20, 2018