The end of the year is a natural inflection point; looking back towards the year that was and looking forward to the year that is to come. After 20 years of practice in this area, it is clear that this past year was a significant one in terms of immigration developments. As 2025 draws to
Navigating Deferral Requests and Stay Motions in Federal Court: Key Considerations for Facing Removal from Canada As immigration practitioners, we often encounter clients facing the daunting reality of an enforceable removal order. In our book, Inadmissibility and Remedies, co-authored by myself (Raj Sharma KC) and Aris Daghighian, we dedicate significant attention to the mechanisms available to challenge or delay removal, particularly through
Facing a deportation order due to a criminal conviction can be one of the most stressful experiences for a permanent resident in Canada. In this blog post, we share a generalized overview of what clients can expect during an appeal to the Immigration Appeal Division (IAD), based on common scenarios involving serious criminality (e.g., a conviction
In the midst of a wave of extortion-related crimes plaguing British Columbia’s South Asian communities, a new development has sparked outrage and scrutiny over Canada’s immigration processes. Fifteen foreign nationals, identified as suspects by B.C.’s Extortion Task Force, have claimed refugee status after coming under investigation by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). This move has effectively paused
In the world of Canadian immigration, spousal sponsorships represent one of the most personal and emotionally charged pathways to family reunification. It’s a devastating blow when a visa office refuses an application on the grounds that the marriage isn’t genuine. Fortunately, applicants have the right to appeal to the Immigration Appeal Division (IAD) of the
