Protecting the Public from Immigration Predators

March of each year is “Fraud Prevention Month” at Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. Marina Sedai’s article on the Canadian Immigration Lawyers Association website provides a non-exhaustive list of red flags and protective actions one can take to protect themselves from predators.

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IEC Organization Updates, Additional Changes

International Mobility Program Changes to Recognized Organizations December 18, 2023 – IRCC has announced the IEC program added two new recognized organizations: International Internship Network (IIN) and Languages Canada. Additionally, Memorial University of Newfoundland has been removed. Contact us at [email protected] for more details or to see how we can assist.  

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IEC NEWS AND POLICY UPDATES

International Mobility Program Updates December 11, 2023 – News for the upcoming 2024 season of IEC, the Canadian government has signed new bilateral agreements with Iceland, and updated youth mobility agreements with United Kingdom and South Korea. Contact us at [email protected] for more details or to see how we can assist.  

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POLICY UPDATES

Temporary measures for Sudanese nationals: The Canadian government has created new temporary measures to assist individuals affected by the ongoing armed conflict in Sudan. IRCC may grant certain fee exemptions for Sudanese nationals in Canada on their temporary residence applications. Please visit IRCC’s Program Delivery Instructions and Temporary Measures page for a full list of…

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Extension of Temporary Public Policy for Ukrainian Nationals

As part of its ongoing support for Ukrainian nationals applying for temporary residence under CUAET, Canada has extended its temporary public policy exempting Ukrainian nationals from certain immigration requirements to 2023 July 15. Depending on which category the applicant falls under, they may be granted exemptions from requirements, including medical examinations or financial self-sufficiency. The…

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Recent Decisions on Study Permits

You might be wondering whether you can challenge your study permit refusal. You aren’t alone. For several applicants, the reasons for refusal were completely unexpected. In this post, we highlight two recent court decisions that say the officer’s refusals were unreasonable. Genuineness of Application Let’s say you have a Master’s degree. A few years later,…

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Three Things that Sponsoring Spouses Should Know

You Could Be Ineligible – Factors like your criminal history, whether you are collecting social assistance for reasons other than a disability, and past sponsorship defaults can prevent you from even becoming a sponsor. Is Your Relationship “Genuine”?– A genuine relationship is one that is not entered into primarily for an immigration purpose. And while…

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Presentation on Permanent Resident, Residency Obligations

2023 March 30 – Tonight, Marina Sedai will be presenting on residency obligations for permanent residents to the Canadian Bar Association British Columbia Immigration Section. Her presentation will encompass; meeting residency requirements, exemptions, humanitarian and compassionate considerations, permanent resident cards, and permanent resident travel documents. Marina Sedai has assisted many permanent residents with preserving their…

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