Spousal Sponsorship in Canada: Misrepresentation and Applicant Responsibility
Hiring an immigration lawyer or consultant does not relieve you of your responsibility to ensure that the … Read More
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Express Entry to Canada: Federal Skilled Worker Program, Canadian Experience Class and CRS Points
Canada’s Express Entry system is an online system used by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to … Read More
When a Simple Mistake Is No Longer a Simple Mistake: Failing to Declare a Spouse, Common-Law Partner or Child
Immigration applications are full of questions that may appear simple. But sometimes, answering one question incorrectly can … Read More
Spousal Sponsorship in Canada: How IRCC Determines Whether a Relationship Is Genuine
When a Canadian citizen or permanent resident sponsors a spouse for permanent residence, having a legally valid … Read More
Federal Court Grants Mandamus After Nearly Five-Year PNP Immigration Delay
Yao v. Canada (Citizenship and Immigration) – Federal Court Immigration applications can take time. However, Immigration, Refugees … Read More
Mandamus in Canadian Immigration: When Does an IRCC Delay Become Unreasonable?
Long processing times are a reality in Canadian immigration matters. However, there is an important distinction between … Read More
The O-1 Visa: For Individuals with Extraordinary Ability
The O-1 visa remains one of the strongest U.S. options for people who have reached the top … Read More
L-1A New Office Visa: When USCIS Says No
Opening a new U.S. branch through the L-1A intracompany transferee visa can be a powerful way for … Read More
Form I-130 Family-based USA Immigration
Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative, is the first step in family-based USA immigration. It is filed … Read More
O-1 Visa Lawyer Vancouver – YA Law Corporation
Temporary U.S. Work Visas: O-1 Visas for Extraordinary Ability The O-1 visa is a U.S. temporary work … Read More