I participated in a press conference this week with NDP Immigration Critic Olivia Chow. At issue, was the deportation of a man, my client, who had been sponsored by his Canadian wife…
Continue ReadingThis is a very common question and one where opinions will vary. My own policy is to charge for consultations, spend the time and then credit the cost towards the flat costs…
Continue ReadingI just received a decision on a very complicated case where my client was refused an extension of her immigration status in Canada. She appealed. We won. About one week after winning…
Continue ReadingAs I prepare late into a Sunday evening for another immigration deportation proceeding at the Federal Court (early Monday morning) I thought about how this looks from my client’s perspective. What’s at…
Continue ReadingThis is one of the most common statements from new clients going through the citizenship, immigration or refugee process. They know someone who was able to do it faster, without a problem…
Continue ReadingI have been in court for the last several days in a row arguing cases for refused study permits, deportations, citizenship and others but one case I recently argued really stood out…
Continue ReadingOne of my staff said to me today “What a year!” I sometimes do not take the time to look back. I am always focused on the next challenge. But with only…
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