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Lawyers Condemn Priti Patel’s “Demonising” Comments

6th October 2020
The Home Secretary’s “lefty lawyers” characterisation could provoke physical attacks on immigration lawyers, legal bodies have argued.
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Immigrating to Canada? The Complications, Solutions and Benefits

30th September 2020
With the country having a different approach to its neighbour, we decided to ask Andrew how the immigration system often welcomes potential immigrants and how this impacts Canada and its economy. Touching on the complications that arise, Andrew also discusses why litigation in this area occurs and what should be done to avoid such cases […]
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Being an Immigration Lawyer under Trump’s Administration

28th August 2020
What has it been like being an immigration lawyer during Trump’s era? I could not describe what being an immigration lawyer during this administration is.  I have practised immigration law for the past 18 years and I have never seen this. First, the administration has changed the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ (USCIS) mission. Previously, […]
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Canada V. US: Their Different Stances on Refugees

28th August 2020
What is the current refuge policy in Canada? Canada’s refugee policy is set out in the Immigration Refugee Protection Act (IRPA) and the associated Regulations. The Federal Court decisions, as well as the Federal Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court of Canada, also adjudicate and interpret the law. At this moment, the land border […]
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SCOTUS Rules Against Trump Administration’s Attempt to End DACA

19th June 2020
In the latest of a series of significant decisions, the Supreme Court determined that the administration’s attempt to end legal protections for 650,000 “Dreamers” was “arbitrary and capricious”.
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Huawei CFO Denied Dismissal of Extradition to US

5th June 2020
As tensions ratchet up between the West and China over the coronavirus pandemic, disagreements over Huawei’s activities in the West have become increasingly fraught.
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How Long Does it Take to Apply for a Green Card?

7th April 2020
Becoming a permanent resident of the United States is always a lengthy process. However, there are several common application pitfalls that can draw it out further.
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