Newsletter Archive
What is Your Success Rate? Why this isn't the question to ask when searching for an immigration lawyer
June 2018
I’m often asked by prospective clients what my ‘success rate’ is for a particular type of application. I presume that unless it is close to 100%, they are not interested in hiring me.
Finished School and Ready to Work? Read this before applying for your Post-Graduate Work Permit
May 2018
The last semester of studies is tough. Between coffee runs, final papers, and all-nighter cramming sessions, it’s hard enough to find time to eat and sleep. My associate reports that it used to take her quite some time before she could conversate like a normal human being, preferring to spend her days in a Netflix coma.
International students must navigate complex rules regarding work in Canada: The Rules, Simplified
April 2018
Can I work in Canada while I am studying? This seems like the type of question that should be answered with a simple “yes” or “no”. However, what most international students don’t realize is that the answer is not as straightforward as they think.
How many immigrants does Canada need?
March 2018
I am a ‘basketball mom’. Less familiar than ‘soccer mom’, this phrase describes a person who spends most of her free time ferrying children to basketball practices and driving to tournaments hours away from home. A high tolerance for whistle blowing is required for the role.