Predictive/Advanced Analytics + Chinook – Oversight = ?
In September 2021’s issue of Lexbase, my mentor Richard Kurland, provides further insight into what happens behind the scenes of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (“IRCC”) processing, specifically providing a section titled: “Overview of the Analytics-Based Triage of Temporary Resident Visa Applications.” At the outset, a big thank you to the “Insider” Richard Kurland for […]
Cross-Post: A Closer Look Into Chinook, Module 4: The Refusal Notes Generator and How It Works
I wrote this piece for the Firm blog that I think long-time readers of Vancouver Immigration Blog will enjoy. Please accept this train ticket to my Firm’s page and let me know what you think about the piece. TIA, WT A Closer Look Into Chinook, Module 4: The Refusal Notes Generator and How It Works
Three Common Mistakes Canadian Immigration Applicants Make When Documenting Employment/Personal History and My New Strategy
Recently, I have had a major increase in misrepresentation consultations and other related issues with one common starting point: incorrect work/personal history that either Canadian immigration has found or will eventually find out about. There are several forms that canvass work/personal history. This ranges from initial application forms (IMM 1294, IMM 1295, etc.) to the […]
Canadian Immigration Self-Employment Woes and Why We Need to Prioritize the Triple A (Athletes, Actors, and Artists)
Like many others, I have spent the last several weeks glued to my TV to the athletic wonders of the Olympic Games. From perfect dives to strained bike rides, we have witnessed incredible feats from Canadian athletes, but also around the world. One of the major elements that was showcased, and by Canada too, is […]
The Problem With Education Agents Performing Unauthorized Immigration Services
It has come to my attention recently that the very important section 91 of IRPA is often misinterpreted by education agents so let’s break it down a bit. Representation or advice for consideration 91 (1) Subject to this section, no person shall knowingly, directly or indirectly, represent or advise a person for consideration — or offer to […]
Three Things You Likely Don’t But Should Know About How IRCC Assesses Your Study Permit Application
#1 – Your Application is Decided Using a Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet It might come as a surprise to you that IRCC utilizes the classic, but with some tech additions, software of Microsoft Excel to decide temporary resident applications. The Officer essentially provides all the information about a client in a row with several columns (including […]
Now Offering Canadian Immigration Second Opinion Services (“#CDNIMMSOS”)
In this post, I announce that I am providing Canadian Immigration Second Opinion Services (#CDNIMMSOS). I would like you to tag this hashtag on Twitter, Facebook, or in an email to us, whenever someone in your network needs a second opinion on their immigration matter. I pledge to do provide this opinion affordably and with […]
