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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...

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 a...

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...

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...

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 undergraduate tuition fees for the...

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,...

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 for the ETA,...

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 have profound implications...

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 faster temporary resident visa (TRV) processing times for spousal applicants new and dedicated processing tools for spousal TRV applicants a new open work permit for spousal and family...

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.