I went on Borderlines, the excellent immigration law podcast, to discuss the recent decision of Justice O’Reilly that will result in a third IAD hearing for Bhaona Mohamed, a frontline LTC healthcare worker that sought humanitarian relief to overcome a breach of the residency obligation. The transcript is below. Borderlines · #87 – Visa
I discussed the proposed cap on the numbers of international students with Rishi Nagar, News Director of RedFM on August 23, 2023. Stewart Sharma Harsanyi Immigration Lawyers · August 2023 RedFM Interview on Proposed Cap on Students The interview covered the recent volte face by the Federal Government; international students were so vital to the
Veteran Toronto Star reporter Nicholas Keung contacted me last week regarding a proposed “cap” on international students; the Federal Government has indicated that it may assess their intake given their (apparent) impact on the housing “crisis”. My thoughts: Fraser’s remarks also marked a change from when he was overseeing Immigration and staunchly defended the Liberals’ record
The following article was written by Sahj Dhillon, a summer student at Stewart Sharma Harsanyi Introduction When considering where to study as an international student there are numerous factors to consider including but not limited to livability, climate, safety, employment opportunities and a clear cut and reasonable path to citizenship upon completion of your studies.
The following article is by Rayyan Asif, a summer student at Stewart Sharma Harsanyi. INTRODUCTION How should Canada treat foreign nationals who worked as front-line healthcare professionals during the COVID-19 pandemic when it comes to immigration? Although statistics on foreign nurses in Canada during the pandemic are scarce, knowing that immigrants account for one in
**Sarah Shibley, an associate with SSH Law provides the following details regarding refugee economic pathways** The updated Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot (EMPP) makes it easier for skilled refugees and other displaced individuals to immigrate to Canada. There are two ways in which you can apply for this program: The Regional EMPP, which is for applicants
The first time I appeared before the Federal Court was almost 20 years ago. Things have changed -in terms of filing procedures, remote hearings and jurisprudence from the Supreme Court with respect to deference and the reasonableness standard. Other things have not changed. One perennial issue is apparent divergence in the Court. That divergence is
I was interviewed by Calgary RedFM News Director Rishi Nagar on the Supreme Court decision on the Safe Third Country Agreement and the plight of Indian international students caught up in the fake admission letter scam. 2023 06 19 redfm interview stc and students Stewart Sharma Harsanyi Immigration Lawyers · 2023 06 19 Redfm
There was welcome news and developments concerning Canada’s troubling use of provincial jails to house foreign nationals including refugee claimants in Canada. Ontario has announced that it will stop allowing the Federal Government to use its jails for immigration detainees. It will take effect in a year, but it’s a development long awaited by stakeholders. From
About a decade ago, stakeholders noticed a marked increase in applications to cessate the status of those granted protection in Canada. The Canadian Council for Refugees discussed this at length in an article published in 2014.[1] CBSA had a quota to reach and thus began a modern era of enforcement against those that had succeeded
Immigration lawyer Raj Sharma is interviewed by RedFM host Rishi Nagar during his Punjabi language morning show discussing the federal government strike impact on immigration processing and issues for international students and temporary residents. Stewart Sharma Harsanyi Immigration Lawyers · 2023 05 01 Redfm Interview
Raj Sharma was interviewed on the CBC at Noon program with Judy Aldous on April 20, 2023 —discussing the immigration issue of the day —the impact of the PSAC strike on immigration, citizenship and refugee processing. Stewart Sharma Harsanyi Immigration Lawyers · April 20 2023 CBC Interview Transcript Judy Aldous: …Raj Sharma is an immigration
Canada has seen a significant increase in the number of people issued permits to temporarily work and study. While intake is high, many will not be able to navigate the various immigration pathways to permanent residence status. A significant number of these individuals may not want to leave at the end of their authorized period
As an immigration lawyer, I frequently come across cases that highlight the importance of due diligence in the immigration process. This morning, I was interviewed by Rishi Nagar of RedFM Calgary about the recent media articles regarding the deportation of hundreds of Indian international students. Raj Sharma Deportations_mixdown Stewart Sharma Harsanyi Immigration Lawyers · Deportation
I joined Kubeir to discuss the plight of Indian International Students facing removal because of the use of false documents in their applications. This follows my interview with Rishi Nagar of RedFM Calgary -this time, the discussion was in English. We also chatted about the huge number of individuals in Canada as temporary residents and
Is IRCC going to waive requirements for visitor visas/TRVs caught up in the backlog? I don’t think so -for a variety of reasons. An excerpt of our discussion on this topic is below (from the AMA Borderlines podcast session from last month): Steven Meurrens: Yeah, for those who don’t know the story, the Globe and
I had a great time talking about a wide number of issues in immigration law with my friends Steven Meurrens and Deanna Okun-Nachoff on the excellent Borderlines podcast. Summary: In this episode of the Canadian immigration law podcast “Borderlines,” hosts Steven Meurrens and Deanna Okun-Nachoff interview Raj Sharma, a Calgary immigration lawyer. They answer listener
Canada will be welcoming record numbers of immigrants in the coming years. Many will choose to live in the largest cities of Canada including the GTA, Montreal and the Lower Mainland. There are many reasons why immigrants choose to settle in Alberta and in particular Calgary. There are many reasons why someone might choose to
Very briefly, a refugee is a person who has been forced to flee their home country because of persecution, war, or violence, and who is unable to return to their home country safely due to a personalized risk. Under the “classic” s.96 definition, refugees may be fleeing persecution based on their race, religion, nationality, political
Canadian immigration policies are similar to those of the United States in many ways. Both countries have a variety of programs designed to attract immigrants with specific skills and talents, and both countries have family sponsorship programs that allow citizens and permanent residents to sponsor close family members for immigration. Both countries have enforcement regimes
