• December

      26

      2023

    2023 A Year in Review

    Another year comes to a close. We’ve seen over the past 365 days a plethora of immigration news, announcements and developments (we even got through a federal government strike, thankfully one that seemed to have minimum impact on processing). One constant in this field has been the revolving door at the very top; 2023 saw

    • December

      19

      2023

    2023 Year End Interview -Immigration Developments in the UK, Australia, and Canada

    December 2023 -year end interview with RedFM host Rishi Nagar, UK immigration lawyer Harjap Bhangal and Canadian immigration lawyer Raj Sharma KC discussing immigration developments in the Anglosphere -US, UK, Australia, and Canada.

    • December

      14

      2023

    Settled Law: The Very Limited Discretion under s.44 of the Act

    In Canadian immigration law, a permanent resident (PR) who is convicted and sentenced to six months or more in prison loses their right to appeal to the Immigration Appeal Division (IAD). A strategy often employed in these situations is to persuade the immigration officer or the Minister’s Delegate not to issue a report. If no

    • November

      9

      2023

    Interview on RedFM -a Punjabi language discussion on the recent immigration levels announcement by Minister Marc Miller. 

    On November 7, 2023 I was interviewed by host Amanjot Pannu on RedFM and engaged in a Punjabi language discussion on the recent immigration levels announcement by Minister Marc Miller. In my opinion, Canada’s immigration landscape is at a crossroads, with a surge in the temporary resident class (now) raising concerns among policymakers and the

    • November

      3

      2023

    Discussing the 2023 Immigration Levels and Plan Announcement on CBC Daybreak November 2, 2023

    I was interviewed on CBC Daybreak by Chris Walker on November 2, 2023 and asked about the immigration levels and plans announced by Minister Miller. A transcript follows the audio. Stewart Sharma Harsanyi Immigration Lawyers · 2023 11 02 CBC Daybreak Interview Chris Walker: 13 minutes after six o’clock Pacific Time Immigration Minister Mark Miller

    • October

      26

      2023

    CHC Delhi Short Staffed

    A recent stakeholder meeting reveals the impact of the diplomatic strain on Canadian immigration services in India. In a stakeholder meeting held on October 20, 2023, between Deputy Minister Christiane Fox of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), Deputy Minister Rob Stewart of Global Affairs Canada, and representatives from the Canadian Bar Association’s National Immigration

    • October

      14

      2023

    The Rise of Refugee Claims from Modi’s India

    The following is a transcript of a lengthy interview on September 25, 2023, much of which was for context, some of which utilized for a CBC National story on the dramatic rise in refugee claims from India coinciding with the rise of Modi and the BJP. Interviewer: Thanks so much for taking the time to

    • October

      12

      2023

    Discussing Canada-India Tensions with Judy Aldous on CBC Alberta at Noon

    The following is a transcript of an interview/call-in show -CBC Alberta at Noon with Judy Aldous -on October 4, 2023 Judy Aldous: Rising tensions with India. What does this mean to you? This is Alberta at Noon. I’m Judy Aldous. Well, the anti-Canada rhetoric has surged in the Indian media. Palki Sharma: Clearly the Canadian

    • October

      12

      2023

    Raj Sharma Interview on CBC BC Today with Michelle Elliot -September 21, 2023

    The following is a transcript of an interview on September 21, 2023.  Michelle Elliot: [inaudible 00:00:00] visa services in Canada, is Raj Sharma. He’s an immigration lawyer and former immigration officer, and Raj joins me now from Calgary. Hello, good afternoon. Raj Sharma: Good afternoon. Michelle Elliot: Thank you very much for joining us this

    • September

      25

      2023

    Raj Sharma Interviewed on CBC News Network on Suspension of Visa Services for Canadians

    Transcript of an interview on September 24, 2023: Deanna Sumanac-Johnson:      As we mentioned, India announced it was stopping all visa services for Canadians. The move has led to concern and frustration among many Indians in Canada. For more on this angle, we’re joined by immigration lawyer Raj Sharma. Thank you so much for making the

    • September

      9

      2023

    Discussing the Bhaona Mohamed case, the IAD flouting Justice Ahmed’s Decision, and the Role of the Federal Court, on the Borderlines Podcast

    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

    • August

      31

      2023

    RedFM Punjabi Language Interview: Proposed Cap on International Students to Canada

    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

    • August

      29

      2023

    International Students –From Heroes to Zeroes

    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

    • August

      25

      2023

    The Pros and Cons of Coming to Canada to Study

    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.

    • August

      15

      2023

    Mohamed v. Canada (Round 2) and the Moral Debt Factor in Humanitarian and Compassionate Applications

    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

    • August

      1

      2023

    Refugee Economic Pathways  

    **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

    • June

      28

      2023

    The Vagaries in Challenging Visa Office Refusals at the Federal Court of Canada

    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

    • June

      21

      2023

    Punjabi language interview: The Supreme Court on the Safe Third Country Agreement and the Plight of Indian International Students

    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

    • June

      20

      2023

    Immigration Detention, the Grounds for Detention, Mandatory Factors and the Release Plan

    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

    • May

      26

      2023

    Cessation -the Loss of Protected Person Status

    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

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