Reflecting On Racialization: One Chinese Canadian Lawyer’s Perspective
My Rocky Relationship with Being Racialized In advance of a talk (as I like to do) I spend time reflecting on the questions the panel far more esteemed than I am tackling the underlying question of what it means to be a racialized lawyer. Truth be told, until very recently, I spent my entire life […]
Yes, I Review Spousals – But Here’s What You Should Know (6 Points to Consider)
More and more I have been approached by spousal (spouses and common-law partner) sponsorship Applicants and Sponsors asking me to provide a review of their materials in lieu of full representation. While I still recommend those that can afford it to pursue full representation if possible, I understand the benefit of hourly review during these […]
Five Ideas to Improve the Outland Sponsorship / Temporary Resident Visa Problem
I want to begin this piece by stating that in a very purposeful way, I have not spent a significant time reviewing the different proposals to the problem I will be discussing today. I have been in touch with numerous stakeholder groups who have pointed me at different ideas. I am sure if I were […]
Exclusive VIB Preview: Latest Blog for Edelmann on Non-Discretionary Travel for International Students
This blog will be going up shortly on Edelmann and Co’s Law Blog. I thought I’d give VIB readers a sneak peak! On 2 September 2020, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) released new instructions which help to further clarify that Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and partner Airline companies
New Post (via Edelmann Blog), Some Updates, and Some Thoughts
Hello VIB Readers: I have been on a bit of a summer hiatus with writing new posts. I am currently teaching two courses and as well winding down a third job supervising law students at Allard’s Law Students Legal Advice Program.
Federal Court’s Decision in Lo and Three of My Interpreter/Interpretation ‘Best Practices’ at the Immigration Appeal Division (IAD)
The Lo Decision In Lo v. Canada (Citizenship and Immigration) 2020 FC 684, Justice Elliot heard the judicial review of a Sponsor who received a negative decision from the Immigration Appeal Division relating to his sponsorship.
Empty Tinfoil and Tenfold Erasure – A Poem
The streets have changed we last said hi. We didn’t even have a chance to say bye. Abandoned blocks bursting with a newfound energy that most call a problem and sometimes even call the police on. Usually I join in with the beats of the outdoor dance parties
