Canada’s Tech Boom: Attracting Top Talent from India
This blog post explores the strategies and initiatives that make Canada an appealing destination for tech professionals from India and how the immigration system plays a pivotal role in this process.
Eroding Client Service and Access to Immigration Lawyers by Canada’s Immigration Department
Immigration lawyer, Ravi Jain recently wrote a piece for the Canadian Immigration Lawyers Association (CILA) blog where he highlighted the critical role of immigration lawyers in guiding clients through complex immigration procedures and underscores recent issues regarding the government’s treatment of immigration lawyers. The piece discusses concerns such as restricted access to case management and […]
Law360: The Anti-Democratic Marginalization of Immigration Lawyers
Founder of Jain Immigration Law, Ravi Jain recently published his thoughts on the anti-democratic marginalization of immigration lawyers on Law360. The article sheds light on a concerning development in the Immigration Department’s approach to communication and client service. It has been revealed that the Case Management Branch (CMB) email inbox, which immigration lawyers use as […]
Canada’s Tech Talent Strategy
Today, during the Collision 2023 Tech Conference, the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced Canada’s inaugural Tech Talent Strategy. This new strategy introduces fresh initiatives and enhancements to existing measures, aimed at fostering the growth and success of businesses in Canada amidst a competitive environment. The Government of Canada is focusing […]
Canadian Employer Compliance: Recent Developments
The following is from a recent presentation at the 2023 American Immigration Lawyers Association / GMS Annual Global Migration Forum presented by the founder of Jain Immigration, Ravi Jain. Introduction and Background Before I discuss recent developments in employer compliance, let us consider the employment landscape in Canada. First, we are experiencing a general population […]
Contribution of Indian International Students to the Canadian Economy
There is a Student Direct Stream many Indian international students use when applying for student visas. It necessitates applicants to invest in a Guaranteed Investment Certificate worth $10,000 CAD, in addition to providing proof of full payment for the first year of study’s tuition fees. In a recent report IRCC noted that the average international […]
The Federal Court Decision Kumar v Canada
The Federal Court Decision Kumar v. Canada (Citizenship and Immigration) concerning the refusal of an international student visa presents a captivating scenario that raises intriguing questions. The applicant, who had secured admission to a community college in Ontario for International Business Management, faced challenges due to his previous academic performance. Justice Elliott, presiding over the […]
Artificial Intelligence and Immigration Visa Applications
As Canada experiments with Artificial Intelligence (AI) in its attempt to streamline the immigration system, we must ensure that the role of lawyers remains paramount when it comes to data collection and retention for the processing of immigration visa applications. The experimentation of AI to augment and replace human decision-makers in its immigration system can […]
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. […]
CILA: Governmental Barriers to Accessing Global Talent Stream
Founder of Jain Immigration Law, Ravi Jain recently co-authored a piece on the Canadian Immigration Lawyers Association website, with fellow immigration lawyer Betsy Kane, where they discussed the Canadian government’s “Global Skills Strategy” to help employers attract highly skilled top talent to the country.