Dual Intention: FC in Jewell Reinforces That it is More than a Buzzword
Introduction As many of you might know, our Firm recently won an important Federal Court case relating to dual intent, a much maligned but rarely addressed legal concept in our Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (“IRPA”). I want to discuss a few of the principles of the case, but equally important walk through some of the […]
Nuance in Federal Court’s ruling in Guerrero should be explored
Introduction My mentor and colleague Steve often tells me when I go on and on about having found the “perfect precedent” for my case that in the realm of the Federal Court such a term is not so easily contrived and applied. The fact specific nature of immigration inquiries combined with the cautious nature of […]
New Technology, LPM, and Canadian Immigration Section
Recently, I have become very interested in the way new technology, legal project management (LPM), and Canadian immigration are intersecting. In fact, I wrote a piece for a legal app/tech-startup Kabuk law titled The Double-Edged Sword of Recent Technological Development in Canadian Immigration Law, that many individuals might find interesting. Please stay tuned for posts […]
#MorethanaLabel: Immigrant Stories
I am participating in #MoreThanALabel: Immigrant Stories, Simmons College’s online MSW Program’s campaign to promote transcending labels. By participating in this campaign, I will be sharing my story and how I believe we can shatter the stigmas often attributed to immigrant communities. I am a Second-Generation Chinese-Canadian, an Immigration Lawyer and Mentor. I believe that […]
The Problem with the ‘Actively Pursuing Studies’ Study Permit Condition
Back in one particular undergraduate semester, I will admit that I had a tiny bit of a skipping problem. It was a problem of the academically inconsequential kind. I knew that by virtue of taking certain courses, with only term paper requirements, that I could free up that one course time to pursue my other […]
Quick Updates: NCM Article + Ongoing Projects + Thoughts on Aylan
Hi VIB Friends! It has been a good minute since I last posted and not for a lack of topics to post about. Just today, we have arguably seen Canadian immigration law thrust back in the forefront of the political agenda through the tragic news of little three year-old Aylan Kurdi, his sibling, and his […]
Why is Express Entry So Tough on International Students?
A common theme of many of my recent consultations has been the challenge many international students are experiencing as a result of Express Entry. I am finding more and more second and third-year international students asking me about best practices in planning their paths to permanent residency. There are several reasons why this path is […]
