Eroding Client Service and Access to Immigration Lawyers by Canada’s Immigration Department
Immigration lawyer, Ravi Jain recently wrote a piece for the Canadian Immigration Lawyers Association (CILA) blog where he highlighted the critical role of immigration lawyers in guiding clients through complex immigration procedures and underscores recent issues regarding the government’s treatment of immigration lawyers. The piece discusses concerns such as restricted access...
Law360: The Anti-Democratic Marginalization of Immigration Lawyers
Founder of Jain Immigration Law, Ravi Jain recently published his thoughts on the anti-democratic marginalization of immigration lawyers on Law360. The article sheds light on a concerning development in the Immigration Department’s approach to communication and client service. It has been revealed that the Case Management Branch (CMB) email inbox, which immigration lawyers use as a...
Canada’s Tech Talent Strategy
Today, during the Collision 2023 Tech Conference, the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced Canada’s inaugural Tech Talent Strategy. This new strategy introduces fresh initiatives and enhancements to existing measures, aimed at fostering the growth and success of businesses in Canada amidst a competitive environment. The Government of...
The Federal Court Decision Kumar v Canada
The Federal Court Decision Kumar v. Canada (Citizenship and Immigration) concerning the refusal of an international student visa presents a captivating scenario that raises intriguing questions. The applicant, who had secured admission to a community college in Ontario for International Business Management, faced challenges due to his previous academic performance. Justice Elliott,...
Low-Risk Travellers & Canadian Visas – Updated Information from Immigration Minister
Canada’s Immigration Minister, Sean Fraser, made a recent announcement regarding the expansion of a program that allows low-risk travellers from 13 additional countries to visit Canada without a visa. Instead, these travellers can apply for an electronic travel authorization (ETA), a digital travel document that costs $7 and can be processed quickly. To be eligible for the ETA,...
Artificial Intelligence and Immigration Visa Applications
As Canada experiments with Artificial Intelligence (AI) in its attempt to streamline the immigration system, we must ensure that the role of lawyers remains paramount when it comes to data collection and retention for the processing of immigration visa applications. The experimentation of AI to augment and replace human decision-makers in its immigration system can have profound implications...
Law360: Where Immigration is Headed
Founder of Jain Immigration Law, Ravi Jain recently published his thoughts on “Where immigration is headed” on Law360 Canada. Mr. Jain reflects on the state of Canada’s immigration system, discussing the backlog of applications that was allowed to accumulate during the pandemic and the impact this has had on individuals. He highlights the fact that customer service at...
The Lawyer’s Daily: Backlash on Ramped Up Immigration Numbers Unwarranted
Founder of Jain Immigration Law, Mr. Jain, made a recent contribution to The Lawyer’s Daily. In the article titled ” Backlash on Ramped Up Immigration Numbers Unwarranted,” Mr. Jain addresses some of the challenges, controversies and benefits surrounding the state of the Canadian Immigration system. Mr. Jain begins his opening remarks by discussing the annual level plan...
The Lawyer’s Daily: Immigrations Levels Plan 2023 and Beyond
This article was originally published by The Lawyer’s Daily (www.thelawyersdaily.ca), part of LexisNexis Canada Inc. As required by the Immigration and Refugee Protect Act, on November 1st, the government produced it’s immigration levels target for the next three years. The Levels Plan articulates how many permanent residents Canada intends to welcome and while for many...