Canada Bans Four-Year Old from Reuniting with Permanent Resident Parents

Citizen and Immigration Canada continue to deny a four-year-old child entry into Canada to join his permanent resident parents on the grounds that they did not indicate his name in their initial permanent residence application. Critics say the incident highlights the exaggeration of Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s boast that Canada has “the most generous immigration
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Appendix B – A40

Appendix B – A40 A permanent resident or a foreign national becomes inadmissible for misrepresentation if the individual: Directly or indirectly misrepresents or withholds material facts concerning a relevant matter that induces or could induce an error in the administration of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA) Has been sponsored by a person the
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The Definitions

The definitions given below are applicable to these Ministerial Instructions. English Term French Term Definition Accompanying spouse or common-law partner Époux ou conjoint de fait accompagnant l’étranger Denotes the foreign national’s spouse or common-law partner who is: Accompanying the individual to Canada and, Is not a Canadian Citizen or a permanent resident Act Loi Denotes
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Barua v Canada (Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness)

2015-02-12 | 2015 FC 172 | IMM-5323-13 Barua v Canada (Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness) Principle Established: A foreign national applying for a work permit with the intention of eventually becoming a permanent resident can be validly excluded from Canada if it seems likely that he will not leave Canada upon the expiration of his work permit.
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Just Like That You’re an Illegal Immigrant (Audio)

On April 1, 2015, the Canadian government will launch a new industry. Citizenship and Immigration Canada will begin manufacturing “illegal immigrants.” Four years ago, on April 1, 2011, the Conservative cabinet passed a regulation known as the “4-in, 4-out” rule, requiring all temporary foreign workers who have been in the country for four years or
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Processing Applications Submitted with the United States Passport Card

Operational Bulletin 205-A – December 12, 2014 Processing Applications Submitted with the United States Passport Card Issue This Operational Bulletin (OB) contains instructions for officers. It directs them in the manner in which they would need to process applications related to: Temporary resident status Permanent resident status or, Citizenship These instructions pertain to applications submitted
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Citizenship Act Will Create Two Classes of Canadians

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Client References

The Quebec law society (Quebec Bar Association) of which I am a member in good standing, has enacted legislation which prevents its members from publishing letters of gratitude or references from our clients. If you wish to receive access to feedback from many hundreds of our former clients, dating back to 1996 through the present, please
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Nova Scotia Immigration

The Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP) targets prospective immigrants who have the skills and experience to boost the province’s economy and tackle demographic challenges. Candidates who meet the criteria of one of six different streams can be nominated for Nova Scotia immigration, with a target processing time of three months. The six streams are: Nova
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Authorized by the Government of Canada – Colin R Singer

The rights of applicants applying for immigration status to Canada are often enhanced when represented by effective legal counsel. If you intend to hire the services of a professional to represent your interests before the Canadian immigration authorities, only Attorneys who are members in good standing of a Canadian Law Society or Consultants who are
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