Immigration

Navigating the immigration system, a complex and often stressful journey, can be particularly challenging for those seeking refugee status in Ontario. The process involves understanding various legal requirements, strict timelines, and procedural details, which can be overwhelming if you are unfamiliar with the system. This guide aims to provide a clear and comprehensive overview of the appeals process for refugee claims in Ontario, acknowledging the complexity and stress that often accompany it. We will explain what to do if your refugee claim is denied in Ontario, offer detailed insights into the refugee appeal division rules, and provide step-by-step guidance on how [...]

Reuniting with a spouse through immigration is not just a legal process, but a deeply emotional journey for many families in Ontario. It's a journey filled with anticipation, hope, and sometimes, challenges. We understand the emotional weight of this process and are here to guide you through it. Understanding how to navigate the complexities of spousal sponsorship is crucial for ensuring a smooth and successful reunion. This guide provides a clear overview of the steps, requirements, and benefits of spousal sponsorship, helping readers understand the process and confidently begin this critical journey. What is Spousal Sponsorship? Spousal sponsorship is a Canadian [...]

From Government of Canada Website  (Canada launches pathway to reunite families and support Ukrainians - Canada.ca)  News release  July 15, 2023—Ottawa  Quick facts  Launched on March 17, 2022, the CUAET provided Ukrainians and their immediate family members of any nationality the opportunity to stay in Canada as temporary residents for up to three years.   Ukrainians and their family members had until July 15, 2023, to apply overseas for a CUAET visa free of charge. We will continue to process applications received before the deadline.  Anyone holding a CUAET visa will have until March 31, 2024, to travel to Canada under the special measures. [...]

12 July 2023  (Extract from the weekly newsletter of Canadian Immigration Law Association) In the past several weeks, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) released several new press releases, including announcing the first-ever express entry invitations for French-speaking newcomers, a new immigration stream specific to health workers, and the first-ever express entry invitations for skilled newcomers with STEM experience. Canada announces First-Ever Express Entry invitations for French-speaking newcomers  The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced the first Francophone round for category-based selection. This focus on French-speaking newcomers will help promote the French language and address labour shortages [...]

Each year, the federal department of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) releases a new Immigration Levels Plan which it uses to guide its operations. In 2023-2025 Immigration Levels Plan, Canada aims to welcome 465,000 new permanent residents in 2023, 485,000 in 2024 and 500,000 in 2025.  2023-2025 Immigration Levels Plan (From Government of Canada Website: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/notices/supplementary-immigration-levels-2023-2025.html )   Contact RBHF Professional Corporation for Assistance.  We are dedicated to helping people achieve their Canadian immigration goals. We assist in areas including skilled worker and business immigration, family sponsorship, work permits, study permits, citizenship, and inadmissibility. Please reach out for assistance. We're happy [...]

This article and videos were originally posted by the Canadian Bar Association on September 11, 2017. For those looking to immigrate to Canada, it can be exciting, yet stressful and confusing. Speaking to a qualified immigration lawyer can help you avoid unnecessary delays and could mean the difference between a successful application and a process that ends in prolonged delay, refusal, or even removal from Canada. Watch the videos by the Canadian Bar Association.   PART ONE: HOW CBA IMMIGRATION LAWYERS CAN HELP - SPOUSAL SPONSORSHIP PART TWO: HOW CBA IMMIGRATION LAWYERS CAN HELP - CROSS BORDER BUSINESS [...]

Original from Omair Quadri , “Ottawa is ready to use “aggressive measures” to close the immigration backlog, policy memo reveals” The Globe and Mail, published January 17, 2023.  Edited by Natalie Zhang, student at law at RBHF Professional Corporation.    Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has accumulated huge immigration backlog during the pandemic. For those who are waiting or will wait in the line in the Canadian immigration system, here is some good news from the federal government. “The federal government is considering extraordinary measures to reduce its backlog of immigration applications, including waiving eligibility requirements for nearly half a [...]

While hiring a Canadian immigration lawyer is not a necessary step in the immigration process, it could provide several benefits.  Immigrating to Canada is a serious decision, and it takes more than just a desire to move to be successful in the process. The immigration process includes plenty of paperwork, understanding of bureaucracy, and patience.  Hiring an immigration attorney does not guarantee a successful immigration application, but it can increase your chances of success.  If you’re wondering, “why hire an immigration lawyer?” this post will explain what an immigration lawyer does while providing a list of reasons why you should hire [...]

Hiring an immigration lawyer is a critical part of the immigration process. For those moving to Canada, and hoping to settle in Ontario, finding the right immigration lawyer can be the difference between an approved immigration application and a rejected one.  To help you find the right immigration lawyer, we’ve put together this list of questions to ask so you can avoid fraudulent actors and ensure your application process runs as smoothly as possible.  How Long Have They Been Practicing Immigration Law? Lawyers all over Canada are well educated and trained in Canadian Law. But in this instance,  you will want [...]