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A fundamental principle of natural justice/procedural fairness is that an applicant should have knowledge of the case against them, especially in the context of receiving reasons for
First week officially in the books. I look around at my office, out at Victory Square through one clear and one not so clear glass
As a lawyer, I ultimately have two major loyalties. The first, to my client, to ensure to defend their interest to the best of my
I have noticed a bit of a trend in immigration over the past half year one that I believe will set the stage for 2018.
I have seen a worrying trend of clients show up with the following fact scenario. “X went to U.S. for a day trip. X is
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
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.
Will Tao is an Award-Winning Canadian Immigration and Refugee Lawyer, Writer, and Policy Advisor based in Vancouver. Vancouver Immigration Blog is a public legal resource and social commentary.
My name is Will Tao and I am a Barrister and Solicitor practicing exclusively in the field of Canadian Immigration and Refugee Law. I work for a full-service Canadian immigration and refugee law firm called Heron Law Offices based in Burnaby, B.C.
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Acknowledges that he lives and works on the traditional, unceded territories of the Coast Salish peoples – sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), sel̓íl̓witulh (Tsleil-Waututh), and xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) nations.
This site reflects my personal opinions and views only and should not be relied on and should be verified prior to any professional use. Please note that none of the information on this website should be construed as being legal advice. As well, you should not rely on any of the information contained in this website when determining whether and how to apply to a given program. Canadian immigration law is constantly changing, and the information above may be outdated. If you have a question about the contents of this blog, or any question about Canadian immigration law, please contact the Author.
