Canadian Immigration Resources

Navigating Canadian Immigration Law Resources

Navigating Canadian Immigration Law Resources can be a struggle. I know. I was in charge of updating the Firm on several updates in Canada and it can be like picking through a minefield.

On this page I will endeavour to post some good immigration resources for people to consult. Do note, as per my main page disclaimer, that the information is to be consulted at your own risk and my referral does not constitute legal advice.

Resources

Heavily Recommended Immigration Law Blogs

Steven Meurrens Meurrens on Immigration http://meurrensonimmigration.com/ – Steve is my colleague, mentor, and friend and in my humblest and non-biased opinion the best young (under 35) immigration lawyer in Canada. His website is a go-to guide on almost every topic in Canadian immigration law.
Rosenberg on Immigration Rosenberg on Immigration http://immigratetocanada.blogspot.ca/ – Ryan was my Articling Principal and is the Firm’s Managing Partner. Insane level of detail-orientation and the #1 lawyer I’d call for any corporate-related immigration work.
Raj Sharma http://immlawyer.blogs.com/my_weblog/ – Raj is the Calgary-based partner of Stewart Sharma Harsanyi Calgary Immigration Law Firm. He is an entertaining and very passionate writer. He’ll provide a lot of good commentary in many important areas of immigration law.
Mario D. Bellissimo http://www.bellissimolawgroup.com/blog – Mario (or Super Mario has I have nicknamed him) is a Canadian immigration law heavyweight and one of the top 5 lawyers in the country. I consult his textbooks and papers religiously.

Legislative Updates via Canada Gazette

Citizenship and Immigration Canada Program Delivery Updates

Express Entry Ministerial Instructions (Latest CRS scores and # of Applicants Invited to Apply)

Some Useful Operational Bulletins and Manuals

The list of these guides and instruction manuals can be found here: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals.html – over the coming months I will highlight the important OPs, IPs, and ENFs that I use!
How to Indicate Urgency in PR Card Application: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/pr-card/apply-urgent-processing-already-submitted.asp

Federal Court Case Law

Pro-Bono Immigration Services in British Columbia

Access Pro Bono – I am a Summary Clinic Lawyer with Access Pro Bono and assist several clients who do not have the financial resources to afford full legal services. Please see http://accessprobono.ca/ and contact them for assistance
Legal Services Society B.C. – This organization provides and administers legal aid, particularly on files that may require more than summary advice http://www.lss.bc.ca/
Law Students Legal Advice Program – Excellent pro-bono advice provided by top class law students and capable program coordinators: http://www.lslap.bc.ca/

Great Links on Canadian Immigration in General

Anything written by Nicholas Keung automatically goes to my favourite list. Check out his pieces for the Toronto Star at: http://www.thestar.com/authors.keung_nicholas.html
New Canadian Media is doing great things to spread news and awareness to new immigrants. It is also a publication I have been fortunate to be featured in: http://newcanadianmedia.ca/
MOSAIC is great resource for those looking for career services and translation services among other settlement services they offer: https://www.mosaicbc.org/
I can’t say enough about Marco Campana and his creativity in examining how to spread the Canadian Immigration dialogue, particularly through the use of technology: http://www.activelypassive.com/

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