Why Staying in Canada During Your Immigration Appeal Is a Crucial Thing
I have been seeing several clients recently who ask a question about whether they should be (whether in Canada or their home country) during the process of an Immigration Appeal. This is in the context of the fact appeals are taking in some cases several years to be heard. My advice is always the same: […]
A Little Winter Note of Gratitude – Thank You For Being Part of My 2017
Dear Clients/Friends/Colleagues/Readers/Supporters/Mentors: After a very eventful 2016 where too many things happened, 2017 served certainly as a nice respite. Practice-wise it was a busy one. I exceeded the practice volume targets I set for myself and by changing my model a little from “applying for clients” to “coaching clients to submit their applications” – my […]
Looking Back at Law School…. Five Things to Think About
I realize I am writing this piece on the coattails of two of my incredible mentors who have done so earlier this year. Yet, with so many individuals asking me and emailing me about their pending decisions/LSAT woes/life choices it only make sense to address it here. Before you start, check out the pieces of […]
Want to Try My Immigration Quiz on Entry to Canada/Inadmissibility?
I thought it would be fun to share the quiz I had my brilliant Ashton students write. Part creative writing part immigration. Enjoy! I will try and post an answer key soon 😉 Mr. Chow and His Friends Have a Tough Day at the Border Mr. Orlando Chow (“Mr. Chow”) is a 35-year old foreign […]
Think Twice Before You Rely on an Immigration (Even Canadian Immigration’s) Website!
Through teaching my wonderful students at Ashton, I’ve had a few practice epiphanies recently, one of which I would like to share. Don’t Trust Everything You Read On Immigration This starts from websites. From well-know eTA scams to even more subtle “outdated” information – you have to be careful. Forums, more often than not, are […]
Crossing Roads With Wiser Souls – (Hope on Howe Vol 1.)
Growing up I used to play a game. A game, I will sheepishly admit that I still play to this date. As soon as the light goes green – in fact, the split second it does – I rush to take the first step from the street corner on to the road. If I am […]
Study Permits Don’t Automatically Invalidate 90 Days After “Incomplete” Studies…. However
I’ve written previously on the way R. 222(1) of the Immigration and Refugee Protections Regulations (“IRPR”) operates with respect the invalidation of study permits. Initially, I was somewhat skeptical that a student whose studies were “incomplete” or who took a long leave could have their study permits extend beyond the 90 day period after the break. Turns […]
