Newsletter Archive
Reduced Residency Requirements for Citizenship Applications Now in Effect
November 2017
On October 11th, 2017 immigration lawyers received an early Christmas present. The residency obligation required to apply for citizenship was reduced, making many of our clients eligible earlier than originally planned.
The difficulties in travelling AFTER becoming a permanent resident but BEFORE your permanent residence card arrives
October 2017
When I was taking legal ethics courses prior to becoming a lawyer, I was warned against giving ‘cocktail party advice.’ This is when legal advice is given in a social setting, without obtaining the required background information, and properly documenting the advice given. The Law Society of Ontario frowns upon giving advice in these circumstances.
Visitor visas for romantic partners: tough to get, but not impossible
September 2017
When we hear someone say that they are planning a trip, we often assume their biggest worries are whether they’ve figured out accommodation, packed the right clothes, or were able to secure the time off work.
A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words: The Importance of Photographic Evidence in Spousal Sponsorship Applications
August 2017
In December 2016, new application forms were introduced for individuals wishing to sponsor spouses or partners. It was part of a package of reforms designed to speed up processing. In June 2017, further improvements were made to the guides and document checklists.