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Julia Hornstein

Julia is a Content Writer at CIC News and a Student-at-Law at Cohen Immigration Law.

She will be entering her final semester at McGill University’s Faculty of Law in September 2022. Julia also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Queen’s University, where she graduated on the Dean’s List with distinction. In addition, Julia has worked and volunteered for the Legal Information Clinic at McGill.

Julia is interested in all aspects of immigration law, with a particular focus and experience working on family reunification and spousal sponsorship applications.

Latest Articles From Julia Hornstein

Buying a home in Canada is now easier for newcomers

Canada’s government is making it easier for newcomers, as well as Canadians, to purchase a home.

By Julia Hornstein

Family law in Canada: What happens when a sponsorship relationship breaks down?

Family law problems in the immigration law context usually occur because a relationship or marriage breaks down after the spouse or partner has been sponsored to come to Canada. When this happens, there may be concerns about maintaining immigration status, sponsorship undertakings and spousal financial support.

By Julia Hornstein

IRCC launches public survey on improving immigration system

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has launched their initiative “An Immigration System for Canada’s Future”.

By Julia Hornstein

How can you be granted Canadian citizenship after becoming a permanent resident?

You must be a permanent resident before you can apply for Canadian citizenship. If you are a permanent resident, this means that you are not under review for immigration or fraud reasons, you are not subject to a removal order and you do not have unfulfilled conditions related to your permanent resident status.

By Julia Hornstein

What are your employment rights as a foreign worker?

All Canadians have the right to be treated fairly in the workplace, free from discrimination and abuse.

By Julia Hornstein

Newcomers to Canada: What will education look like for my children?

In Canada, there is both a public and private education system.

By Julia Hornstein

What happens if I have a closed work permit and I lose my job?

Canada offers many distinct work permit options to global talent. One category of Canada’s work permit options is called closed work permits, which require foreign skilled workers to work exclusively a single employer. In this case, that employer must have obtained a positive Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) before providing the foreign national with a […]

By Julia Hornstein

How to overcome serious criminality to enter Canada

Serious offences may deem someone inadmissible to Canada or subject to a removal order. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) deem offences as serious criminality based on maximum imposable sentences in Canada.

By Julia Hornstein

Renewing your work permit while in Canada

If you have a work permit that is going to expire or you want to make changes to the conditions of your work permit, you must submit a new application at least 30 days before your work permit expires. You are legally allowed to stay in Canada while Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) processes […]

By Julia Hornstein

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