CILA: Celebrating Advocacy, Community, and the Right to Counsel
The Canadian Immigration Lawyers Association (CILA) has quickly grown from an idea – first shared in an email among colleagues – into a national organization representing immigration lawyers committed to justice, fairness, and strong advocacy. Founded by a group of lawyers, including our own Ravi Jain (who sent that first email initiating the group), CILA […]
The $100,000 H-1B Visa: Why Canada Should See Opportunity, Not Threat
On September 22, 2025, the United States implemented a dramatic policy shift: a US$100,000 processing fee for H-1B visas. For decades, the H-1B program has been a cornerstone of the American labour market, allowing companies to hire skilled professionals – particularly in technology, healthcare, and finance. Now, however, this steep cost threatens to reshape the […]