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 […]
Low-Risk Travellers & Canadian Visas – Updated Information from Immigration Minister

Canada’s Immigration Minister, Sean Fraser, made a recent announcement regarding the expansion of a program that allows low-risk travellers from 13 additional countries to visit Canada without a visa. Instead, these travellers can apply for an electronic travel authorization (ETA), a digital travel document that costs $7 and can be processed quickly. To be eligible […]
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.
How to Avoid Being Accused of Immigration Fraud

Immigration fraud is a serious offence. Whether you are a victim of an immigration consultant who acted in bad faith, or you’ve been accused of immigration fraud by authorities, it’s essential to take immediate action to protect your legal rights.
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.
Law360: Where Immigration is Headed

Founder of Jain Immigration Law, Ravi Jain recently published his thoughts on “Where immigration is headed” on Law360 Canada. Mr. Jain reflects on the state of Canada’s immigration system, discussing the backlog of applications that was allowed to accumulate during the pandemic and the impact this has had on individuals. He highlights the fact […]