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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
