Analysis

Why hire a Canadian immigration lawyer? ANALYSIS: Becoming Canadian does not have to be a difficult process when an immigration lawyer is advocating for you.

Hiring an immigration lawyer is not a requirement in the immigration process, however, there are major benefits to working with one. In fact, choosing to hire an experienced and trustworthy Canadian immigration lawyer can make the difference between a rejected and accepted application.

By Michael Schwartz

Reciprocal rights and responsibilities of prospective immigrants to Canada It is the responsibility of each prospective immigrant to provide truthful and correct information when applying for immigration.

Much as Canadian immigration officers are required to determine cases in an objective and consistent manner, prospective immigrants are required to answer candidly and accurately.

By Michael Schwartz

Canada’s immigration system: Balancing challenges and continuity ANALYSIS: Historically, Canada has faced and successfully navigated through a series of significant challenges.

“Plus ça change, plus c’est la même chose.” This 1849 phrase, originating in French, one of Canada’s two official languages, expresses the sentiment that, the more things change, the more they stay the same. Many have observed that the Coronavirus pandemic has thrust the world, and with it, Canada, into an unprecedented difficult situation, making […]

By Michael Schwartz

Humanitarian and compassionate considerations for immigration to Canada A strange case illustrates some of the strengths of the Canadian immigration system.

Canada’s immigration system, by its very nature, is forced to reconcile many differing values and aspirations.

By Michael Schwartz

Work permit program change is great news for international students, Canadian employers ANALYSIS: Beyond its importance to international students, Canadian employers also benefit significantly from PGWPs.

In addition to its world-class education system and high standard of living, Canada offers another important advantage to international students: access to a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) after graduation.

By Stephen Sherman

Misrepresentation – Mistakes Matter Consequences can be serious for Canadian immigration candidates who misrepresent or fail to disclose important information in their applications.

A recent decision of the Federal Court of Canada illustrates the pitfalls of giving false or incomplete information when submitting an immigration application.

By Michael Schwartz

Employment in Canada falls for the first time since April Public health measures play a crucial role in labour market conditions.

For the first time since April 2020, employment fell by 63,000 jobs in December, equivalent to 0.3 per cent.

By Mohanad Moetaz

David’s Blog | Family, Facts, and Finally, Flexibility

Kitti Toris is a young woman who turned 18 a few days ago. Born in Hungary, she came to Canada in 2016 to live with her sister and brother-in-law, Viktoria and Laszlo Radi. [Read more…]

By David Cohen

Nova Scotia sets stage for economic recovery with increased levels of immigration The Maritime province ended up admitting more immigrants by the end of 2020 than it was originally allocated at the start of the year.

Nova Scotia approved an increasing number of immigrants in 2020, paving the way for economic recovery over the next few years.

By Mohanad Moetaz