Recently a client approached our office seeking help to remove the conditions of landing as an entrepreneur. This client had become a permanent resident of Canada in August 2006 under the Entrepreneur category. In March of 2008, he filed an Application to Remove Conditions as an Entrepreneur in relation to his business in Canada. Immigration [...]
Immigration Appeal a success and family reunited!
Dearest Mrs. Katherine: I am so happy and glad to hear about the IAD decision, that the panel has made. Me and my wife we would like to thank you so much for all the hard work you have done for us, from the preparation of the case to the wonderful work you did in court [...]
“Group of 5″ Sponsorship Application for Canada
Hi Mary and Subuhi, Thank you so much for all your hard work and your professional service you provided for my sister Saliha’s Group Sponsorship Case. I reviewed the application and I am very satisfied with your service and I think you guys are excellent. I would not be able to handle this type application all by [...]
Olympic Hopeful Kaitlyn Weaver Becomes Canadian Citizen
Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney today welcomed Olympic hopeful Kaitlyn Weaver as a Canadian citizen at a ceremony in Kitchener, Ontario. “On behalf of the Government of Canada, I am proud to welcome Kaitlyn Weaver as a Canadian,” Minister Kenney said. “Our citizenship is one of the most valuable things we can possess. [...]
Should H-4 Visa Holders Be Allowed to Work?
H-4 visa doesn’t allow dependents to work The Metro had an interesting article today about the H1-B visa and it’s dependant accompanying visa, the “dreaded” H-4. The article discusses the difficulties of Samvita Padukone, a pregnant H-4 visa holder, and her husband Sanjay Mavinkurve, an H1-B visa holder and Google engineer. They are currently residing part time in [...]
Immigration Minister wants Canadian Language Requirements for Canadian Citizenship Applications Enforced
Minister wants Canadian Language Requirements enforced Jason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism, has come out this weekend condemning the ease with which people with poor language skills in Canada’s official languages gain citizenship in Canada. He cited meeting Canadian citizens of 15 years who could not conduct a conversation in either French or [...]
Microsoft Defends Use of H-1B Visa Employees
Microsoft defends using H-1B Visa employees The American government has been, for quite some time now, putting pressure on Microsoft to reduce its so called dependence on H-1B Visa employees. Iowa Senator Charles Grassley has been attempting to convince Microsoft that it is their moral obligation to engage in protectionist hiring and retention to increase [...]
CBC Documentary on the Plight of Refugee Claimants in Canada
Earlier this week, we posted a blog about the film “The Visitor” which is about the hardships a family involved in US deportation proceedings. There is now a Canadian version in the form of a CBC documentary called “Seeking Refuge”. The documentary is about the real life stories of four refugee claimants who escape persecution [...]
Immigration Minister Kenny Declares Santa Claus a Canadian Citizen
Santa is a Canadian Citizen While Canada, Denmark, Norway, Russia and the United States have all laid claim to the North Pole, Canada’s Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism, Jason Kenney, yesterday officially designated the legendary Christmas gift-giver as a Canadian citizen, with air rights to fly over the country at any time.
The O-1 Visa for Working in the USA in the Sciences, Arts, Education, Business or Athletics
How does the O-1 Visa work? I met with a client this week that had spoken to a number of other lawyers with respect to his working in the United States. I will call this person by a fictitious name “Al.” Al was happy to hear a suggestion with respect to his case scenario. Al [...]
