Winter Olympics
Q. I am from China and an avid sports fan. This bleak February month is lighted by the Winter Olympics hosted by Vancouver. I watch the many sportswomen and men taking part…
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Mar
2010
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19
Feb
2010
Keep a Copy of Your Full Application & Supporting Documents!
One of the most challenging aspects of assisting many immigration, citizenship and protected person applicants is that they do not keep a copy of their applications and supporting documents (old passports in…
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16
Feb
2010
Separated Spouses
Q. I am from China and would like to apply for permanent resident status. My wife and I are separated for two years and I do not know how to declare her,…
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3
Feb
2010
The Protection of Immigrants? Yes! But who are we Protecting them from?
Recent announcements by Immigration Minister Jason Kenney and initiatives like National Immigration Protection Day aimed at stopping ghost agents from exploiting unknowing immigrant applicants are important steps. But as I have been…
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28
Jan
2010
Cost of Legal Services Expected to Rise in 2010!
Like most things with the passage of time goods and services become more expensive. In the legal world and in particular immigration law, this is especially true in 2010. Most fees in…
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24
Jan
2010
Our Recent Success Stories
At BLG we are privileged to work on behalf of many wonderful people, companies and associations. We represent people from the time they step foot into the country in airport waiting rooms…
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14
Jan
2010
Sponsored by My Wife
Q. I am a permanent resident who was sponsored by my wife. Last couple of weeks my wife and I had a dispute over something and our relationship seems to be ending…
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4
Jan
2010
Medical Inadmissibility
Q I am from the Philippines and have applied 5 years ago for Permanent Resident status. Last year, I received a letter for a medical exam which we complied to. After one…
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4
Jan
2010
Visitor Visa – Study Permit
Q. I am from Pakistan and planning to visit Canada in the next 3 or 4 months. I am 20 years old and I am currently studying and just about to finish…
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4
Jan
2010
PR Card Expired One Year Ago
Q My mother is 82 years old and she is a Canadian resident since 2003. Due to some family problems, she had to return to Mexico unexpectedly in November. At the last…
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