Articles 2019

A concise and helpful summary of the OBA’s Citizenship and Immigration Law Section program held on November 19, 2020 focusing on critical cyber security issues, ins and outs of going paperless, online marketing and how to select the best software for your practice in order to increase efficiency. The program panelists shared valuable practice management advice and helpful best practices for ensuring your immigration practice not only survives, but flourishes, in this new world.

An overview of the electronic transformation of areas of immigration practice since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, especially at the Immigration Tribunals and the Federal Court where electronic communication was almost non-existent and where these changes will continue past the end of the pandemic

In Monsanto v. Minister of Health and MPSEP the Federal Court considered the quarantine OIC. The Court's decision provides a glimpse into how the Court will assess OICs and weighing the public interest against individual interests

Read a brief profile of Valerie Kleinman, Member-at-Large of the OBA Citizenship and Immigration Law Section Executive.

Read a brief profile of Max Chaudhary, Member-at-Large of the OBA Citizenship and Immigration Law Section Executive.

A summary of ten tips for the recruitment stage of high wage LMIA applications to maximize the likelihood of success.

Read a brief profile of Carrie Wright, Newsletter Editor of the OBA Citizenship and Immigration Section Executive.

A review of important aspects of Canada's PNP entrepreneurial programs, including critical considerations for preparing clients and their applications.