The temporary restrictions at the 🇺🇸&🇨🇦 border to limit the spread of #COVID19 do not apply essential travel. Travel by healthy people who must cross the border for work or other essential purposes, such as medical care will continue. ⬇️⬇️⬇️ ow.ly/Se2s50yXSfY

What is COVID’s impact on refugee claimants in Canada? #refugees #Canada #immigration

My clients are desperately waiting for their hearings before the Immigration and Refugee Board and Federal Court. Modernization of the court system is essential during this pandemic to ensure access to justice.

Want to improve your advocacy in a virtual hearing? Looking forward to speaking this Friday on a Law Society of Ontario panel about how to advocate effectively in the virtual courtroom #immigrationlaw #federalcourt #IRB

As of November 20, 2020, IRCC Etobicoke cancelled all interviews for refugee claimants given the rise of COVID-19 cases

IRCC staffing capacity fell to 38% at the outset of the pandemic leading to processing backlogs globalnews.ca/news/7474773/c…

Creating a pathway to permanent residency for family members of the victims of Flight #PS752 is borne out of compassion for those who lost their loved ones and our government’s commitment to secure justice in the wake of this national tragedy. thestar.com/politics/feder…

IRCC needs to permit #PRtoTR #PathwaytoPR applicants to apply for Bridging Open Work Permits while their PR applications are in process - it makes no sense to say their work is essential, and not allow them to continue to work IRCC Hon. Marco Mendicino #BOWP #cndimm

Family Class Sponsorship in Canadian Immigration Law provides a practical, up-to-date approach to all areas of #immigrationlaw. Authored by #lawexperts, this book examines the current avenues and barriers of #familyclasssponsorship. Now available at emond.ca/fcs

Why is our client who is working on the front lines as a PSW at risk of getting deported because she went on maternity leave? IRCC

Thousands of highly skilled immigrants who in previous years would easily have qualified for permanent residence in Canada are being forced to return to their home countries – the result of a backlog created by federal policy decisions. Vanmala Subramaniam reports: tgam.ca/3Cw9ZFL

If you are passionate about immigration issues, @RC1S offers a M.A. in Immigration Studies. Best decision I ever made was to take this program. Check out my alumni profile on the TMU Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies website: torontomu.ca/graduate/futur…

Starting out as an immigration lawyer or consultant is hard without the experience. Join me tomorrow as I share what I've learned about advocating before the IRB Canada

Here's IRCC 's response to Quebec Premier François Legault 's letter to Justin Trudeau asking for all asylum seekers coming in through Roxham Road to be sent elsewhere in Canada. #cdnpoli

As the debate stirs, I'm reminded of 2017 statistics from IRB Canada that show migrants crossing at #RoxhamRoad have a 49.4% acceptance rate. Shutting this entry point means refugees are being denied a safe haven.

Join me tomorrow for this seminar where I'll cover the current state of immigration delays and what to do about them.

What changes need to be made to better support immigrant entrepreneurs to Canada? Watch our discussion on LinkedIn Live here: linkedin.com/events/rolling…

Happening this month with Adrienne Smith , how to draft affidavits to ensure the best possible evidence is before the decision-maker. See the details of what will be covered: buff.ly/3TTdj7u