I look forward to another challenging year working on behalf of the Canadian and Ontario Bar Associations respectively. I assume the National Treasurer’s portfolio this year and provincially I will continue in…
Continue ReadingThis just in from the Federal Court and Federal Court of Appeal for those interested: This Fall, the Federal Court of Appeal and the Federal Court will be celebrating the 40th anniversary…
Continue ReadingThe latest processing times at the Immigration Appeal Division read as follows: Sponsorship Cases – 1 & 1/2 year to hearing from record received date (add about 2 months) Removal/Residency Cases – 1 year…
Continue ReadingThe Alternative Dispute Resolution consent rate in Toronto for last month was 39%. Factoring in a withdrawal rate of about 11-12% the resolution rate remains above 50%. Clearly still a worthwhile option…
Continue ReadingThe “Wanted by the CBSA” list has been receiving a lot of attention in the media of late, especially since it has been extended to include individuals who have failed to comply…
Continue ReadingDespite initial reports of a fall 2011 implementation, the Balanced Refugee Reform Act will come into force on June 29, 2012, 24 months after Royal Assent. Some of the changes to the…
Continue ReadingQ: Given the economic benefits Investor applicants bring to Canada through their investment as a condition of immigration and after arrival to Canada, would CIC consider allocation of additional resources to these…
Continue ReadingQ. I have been served my PRRA even though I have a pending H&C; application in the system. Can CBSA initiate removal proceedings against me before CIC has reached a decision? Is…
Continue ReadingA recent Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) backgrounder noted that to statistically match or offset the old age dependency ratio immigration levels would have to rise to 4% of the population from…
Continue ReadingA quick comparison of numbers released recently by Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) comparing immigrant categories in 2006 to 2011 highlight a new focus and window into current immigration processing. Taking into…
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