Navigating the Family Reunification Process: An Overview of Family-Based Immigration

Family reunification is a cornerstone of immigration policy in many countries, including Canada. This process allows citizens and permanent residents to sponsor their family members to join them, fostering family ties and strengthening communities. Here’s a comprehensive overview of how to navigate the family-based immigration process in Canada. Basic Requirements for Family Sponsorship To be […]
Successful Appeal: Misrepresentation in Spousal Work Permit

Case Overview Recently, in the Patel v. Canada (Citizenship and Immigration), 2023 FC 1394 decision, the Federal Court of Canada allowed our client’s appeal and overturned a spousal open work permit refusal which had also resulted in a finding of misrepresentation and a five (5) year ban to Canada for the spouse. This was one of […]
Understanding Family Sponsorship in Canadian Immigration

Navigating the intricate landscape of Canadian immigration can be daunting, especially when it comes to reuniting with loved ones. Family sponsorship is a pivotal component of Canadian immigration that allows citizens and permanent residents to bring their family members to Canada. This blog post will provide a comprehensive guide on family sponsorship, its benefits, and […]
How to Sponsor a Spouse

To sponsor a spouse in Canada in 2023, you must: What Is a Spousal Sponsorship Program? Spousal sponsorship is a program in which a Canadian citizen or permanent resident can sponsor their spouse, common-law partner or conjugal partner to come to Canada as a permanent resident. The sponsor must demonstrate that they meet certain eligibility […]
Understanding Minimum Necessary Income (MNI) for Family Sponsorship in Canada

Family Sponsorship in Canada: Reuniting Loved Ones Family sponsorship is a significant pathway for reuniting loved ones in Canada, but it comes with financial responsibilities for certain categories such as the Parent/Grandparent sponsorship category for permanent residence and the SuperVisa (allowing for temporary residence status). One of the crucial factors in sponsoring family members is […]
Some Thoughts on Canada’s Recent Measures to Strengthen Family Reunification

I’ve been thinking about this recent release by the Canadian Department of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, where they announced new measures to strengthen family reunification, including Foreigners who are spouses or common law partners being sponsored for immigration will be able to get work permits even if their application is processed at a visa office. […]
Ravi Jain Featured in Desi News – Canada Needs Immigrants But Do We Meet Their Needs

Ravi Jain, Founder of Jain Immigration Law, was recently featured in a cover story for Desi News where he offered his thoughts on some issues with Canadian immigration as well as what Canada can offer new migrants.
Ways to Obtain Permanent Residency in Canada for Ukrainians

In light of the war in Ukraine, Canada introduced a Canada-Ukraine authorization for emergency travel (CUAET). With approved CUAET applications, Ukrainians and their family members can enter Canada, leave and return to it at any time while their visa is valid. They may renew or apply for a new work or study permit and are […]
The Lawyer’s Daily: Backlash on Ramped Up Immigration Numbers Unwarranted

Founder of Jain Immigration Law, Mr. Jain, made a recent contribution to The Lawyer’s Daily. In the article titled ” Backlash on Ramped Up Immigration Numbers Unwarranted,” Mr. Jain addresses some of the challenges, controversies and benefits surrounding the state of the Canadian Immigration system. Mr. Jain begins his opening remarks by discussing the annual […]
The Lawyer’s Daily: Immigrations Levels Plan 2023 and Beyond

This article was originally published by The Lawyer’s Daily (www.thelawyersdaily.ca), part of LexisNexis Canada Inc. As required by the Immigration and Refugee Protect Act, on November 1st, the government produced it’s immigration levels target for the next three years. The Levels Plan articulates how many permanent residents Canada intends to welcome and while for many years […]