Another year is in the books (more or less). 2024 saw reductions in immigration levels, restrictions to both the international student and temporary foreign worker programs, and a dramatic decrease in public support for immigration fueled by housing costs, availability or lack thereof of public services and a strain on infrastructure. What lies ahead? The
There’s a remark attributed to Vladimir Lenin, “There are decades where nothing happens; and there are weeks where decades happen,” likely referring to the Bolshevik revolution and other remarkable watershed moments near the end of the Great War; periods where change accelerates at an unprecedented pace. On some level the sentiment is applicable to the
Introduction In a notable shift, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has revised its approach to issuing visitor visas. As of the updates made public on November 6, 2024, the issuance of multiple-entry visitor visas is no longer an automatic process. If an officer was going to approve the default would be multi-entry and until the
Stewart Sharma Harsanyi Immigration Lawyers · 2024 10 07 RedFM Interview On CBSA Raids And Enforcement I was interviewed by RedFM news director Rishi Nagar on the recent reports about CBSA raids against employers and foreign workers engaging in unauthorized work. The interview is a Punjabi language broadcast and is above. By way of context,
Stewart Sharma Harsanyi Immigration Lawyers · 2024 10 25 RedFM Interview On Reduction In Immigration Intake I discussed the recent announcement by Immigration Minister Marc Miller regarding the reduction in immigration levels for permanent residents in Canada irecently on RedFM -it’s mostly in Punjabi and the audio is above but here’s some additional context: Reduction
The COVID-19 pandemic is essentially over and stringent travel restrictions and limitations on removal have been repealed; but that response by this country and others has underscored the ambit and flexibility of immigration laws, including enforcement powers. The repercussions and consequences of the pandemic will continue to reverberate. As an example, the initial shut down
Stewart Sharma Harsanyi Immigration Lawyers · 2024 09 16 CBC Interview Relocating Refugees Loren McGinnis: A row over a specific part of our immigration system. On one side you have Alberta Premier Danielle Smith saying We cannot handle an influx of asylum seekers moving to the province. On the other, you have federal immigration Minister
I joined my friends Steven Meurrens and Deanna Okun-Nachoff late August 2024 to discuss the spousal/common-law partner sponsorship process and some of the challenges including the interview and dealing with refusals based on genuineness/intent. A lot is at stake in such applications/appeals and it is important for those attempting to navigate it to understand the
Today’s hearing, where my client and I navigated the intense and often microscopic questioning from a member, was a reminder of the challenges refugee claimants face, even in cases that appear prima facie strong. My client, an LGBTQ+ individual fearing return to a repressive country, was subjected to a level of scrutiny that may have
Canadian immigration lawyer Raj Sharma KC interviewed in a Punjabi language broadcast for RedFM by News Director Rishi Nagar discussion immigration news and developments -August 8, 2024. Stewart Sharma Harsanyi Immigration Lawyers · 2024 08 08 RedFM Interview
Stewart Sharma Harsanyi Immigration Lawyers · 2024 05 27 Interview On RedFM Discussing Amnesty During my recent interview with Rishi Nagar, news director of RedFM, on May 27, 2024, conducted in Punjabi, we discussed the Trudeau government’s movement towards an amnesty to undocumented individuals in Canada. Their are arguments for and against the amnesty
Stewart Sharma Harsanyi Immigration Lawyers · 2024 05 15 Good Morning Calgary **Interview with Rishi Nagar: Insights on Immigration Trends and Challenges** I recently had the pleasure of being interviewed by Rishi Nagar, News Director of RedFM Calgary. We discussed several pressing topics that were highlighted at the recent Canadian Bar Association (CBA) National Immigration
A number of Federal Court decisions have upheld visa refusals based on concerns that foreign nationals working and living in Saudi Arabia (even for decades) may not be able to establish ties there due to the policy of Saudization. Saudization, officially termed “Nitaqat,” implemented by Saudi Arabia and aims to increase the employment of Saudi
Stewart Sharma Harsanyi Immigration Lawyers · 2024 04 22 RedFM Interview On Reduction Of Temporary Residents I recently had the opportunity to sit down with Rishi Nagar, the esteemed News Director at RedFM Calgary, for what I believe is an insightful interview conducted in Punjabi. We delved into the recent announcements by Canada’s Immigration Minister,
The more things change, the more they stay the same. In 2009, then Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, Jason Kenney, imposed a visitor visa requirement on Mexican nationals after a significant surge in asylum claims from that country -notwithstanding the serious human rights and other issues plaguing that nation. The Liberal government now somewhat long
… Transcript … Judy Aldous: What do you make of this idea of capping of international students? Raj Sharma KC: It seems quite odd to see Marc Miller indicate any concern when these are the policies that have been in place for many, many years. We’ve seen a dramatic increase in the number of international
Stewart Sharma Harsanyi Immigration Lawyers · January 22 2024 Radio Interview Discussing cap on international students with Ben O’Hara-Byrne On Monday, January 22, 2024 I joined host Ben O’Hara-Byrne on his program, A Little More Conversation, to discuss the newly announced caps imposed on international students (and by extension to the Designated Learning Institutions that
I had the opportunity to engage in an insightful conversation with Ritesh Lakhi on RedFM Vancouver, where we delved into the pressing issue of onward migration amongst new immigrants in Canada. Our discussion shed light on the growing trend of immigrants leaving Canada due to various factors, including the challenges of housing affordability, rising inflation,
