With the country having a different approach to its neighbour, we decided to ask Andrew how the immigration system often welcomes potential immigrants and how this impacts Canada and its economy. Touching on the complications that arise, Andrew also discusses why litigation in this area occurs and what should be done to avoid such cases […]
What has it been like being an immigration lawyer during Trump’s era? I could not describe what being an immigration lawyer during this administration is. I have practised immigration law for the past 18 years and I have never seen this. First, the administration has changed the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ (USCIS) mission. Previously, […]
What is the current refuge policy in Canada? Canada’s refugee policy is set out in the Immigration Refugee Protection Act (IRPA) and the associated Regulations. The Federal Court decisions, as well as the Federal Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court of Canada, also adjudicate and interpret the law. At this moment, the land border […]
In the latest of a series of significant decisions, the Supreme Court determined that the administration’s attempt to end legal protections for 650,000 “Dreamers” was “arbitrary and capricious”.
As tensions ratchet up between the West and China over the coronavirus pandemic, disagreements over Huawei’s activities in the West have become increasingly fraught.
Becoming a permanent resident of the United States is always a lengthy process. However, there are several common application pitfalls that can draw it out further.
If you possess a green card, it is vital that you are aware of precisely when it expires. Being caught unprepared is guaranteed to result in extensive legal complications.
Although their election manifesto was policy light, one Conservative pledge stood out: the introduction of ‘a firmer and fairer’ Australian-style points-based system to control immigration.
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