Dushahi Sribavan Law Professional Corporation
15 Belfield Road, Unit 9 M9W 1E8 Toronto, ON, Canada

Should the Safe Third Agreement with the US be cancelled? What do you think? Kwan said the Trump administration imposed detention and deportation policies that violated international human rights and provoked widespread fear among refugees. By turning away asylum seekers, Canada is "complicit" in the violation of their rights, she said. https://www.cbc.ca//asylum-seekers-canada-us-trump-pandemi

Great success story for migrant workers who fought for equal rights and treatment especially during a pandemic! Employers should not be taking advantage of foreign workers, they deserve to have the same protection at the workplace as any other worker! Read the decision and encourage others to stand up for what is right! https://migrantworkersalliance.org//Gabriel-Flores-OLRB-De

Please follow these guidelines before entering any public places including our office. This is how you can help keep numbers low in Canada.

TEMPORARY RESIDENTS: If your status expired after January 30, 2020, and you are still in Canada, you now have until December 31, 2020, to apply to restore their status, if you meet eligibility. Call our office to get your restoration applications submitted as soon as possible.

Biometrics exemption for temporary residence applicants applying from within Canada - make sure you don't pay the $85 now but be ready to do so in the future if the offices open up! https://www.canada.ca//biometrics-exemption-temporary-resi

Support young businesses and businesses of colour #blacklivesmatter

Please note that temporary foreign workers, like other individuals, may benefit from announced programs should they qualify and meet the requirements associated with each program and complete respective applications and provide required documents. You may find information on the different types of support being offered as part of the Government of Canada’s approach to the COVID-19 outbreak and contact the Department responsible for each initiative: https://www.canada.ca//departm/economic-response-plan.html

If you are here as a Temporary Resident, make sure you remain in status at all times despite your inability to return to your country at this time. Call Dushahi Law at 416-245-4529 to begin your application to extend your status immediately.

Help prevent the spread of COVID-19 By doing the following : 1. Wash your hands with soap and water for 20 seconds. 2. Avoid touching your face, eyes, mouth, and nose. 3. Avoid contact with people who are vulnerable. And if you can’t, wear a mask.... 4. Cover your cough with the bend of your elbow. 5. Disinfect surfaces you regularly use. 6. If you feel unwell, stay at home and call your healthcare provider. See more

To safeguard the continuity of trade, commerce, health and food security for all Canadians, temporary foreign workers in agriculture, agri-food, seafood processing and other key industries will be allowed to travel to Canada under exemptions being put in place to the air travel restrictions that took effect on March 18. Check if you fall under the exempted group! https://www.canada.ca//canada-provides-update-on-exemption

Dear clients We are postponing all in person appointments until further notice and have changed our office hours temporarily from 9:30-4:30 until April 3,2020 (subject to change). In the mean time we encourage everyone to be safe and take precautionary measures against COVID-19. Ontario will cover expenses for uninsured individuals for any COVID-19 tests for three months!!! Click on the link to get more information!! https://news.ontario.ca//ontario-expands-coverage-for-care

Attention ALL inland applicants (temporary and permanent applications) - it is obligatory to now complete Biometrics within Canada at your nearest Service Canada - by appointment only once you receive instructions. To find the nearest location, click here: https://www.cic.gc.ca//inform/where-to-give-biometrics.asp

Stop the stereotypes about refugees by sharing this story of a Syrian refugee who contributes to the Canadian economy as an entrepreneur and is now a Canadian Citizen! https://news.google.com//CBMiXWh0dHBzOi8vd3d3LmNpY25ld3MuY

If you are willing to relocate to the East Coast - Nova Scotia draws 430 registered nurses from federal Express Entry pool

Think twice before reapplying If an application has been refused, the applicant should think twice before they reapply. Applicants may reapply only if they can address why the original application was refused and show how their previous circumstances have changed. Come in for a consultation to see if we can help determine if it is worth while re-applying immediately or waiting until there have been material changes to submit a stronger application.

International Students from Pakistan can now apply through the Student Direct Stream to speed up the process of obtaining a Study Permit if s/he meets the eligibility requirements. Other countries include: India, China, the Philippines and Vietnam. Contact us for eligibility requirements! https://www.canada.ca//student-direct-stream-expanded-to-p

Did you know that Manitoba is looking for Nurse's Aids and Truck Drivers? If you fall in one of these categories - Check out their PNP program - https://novascotiaimmigration.com/mo/occupations-in-demand/

Are you interested in moving to Saskatchewan and fall into one of the categories below??? If so contact us, Saskatchewan may pick you for permanent residency if you complete an expression of interest! Occupation Title 0423 Managers in social, community and correctional services... 3216 Medical sonographers 4151 Psychologists 4215 Instructors of persons with disabilities 6331 Butchers 6332 Bakers See more

Immigration Appeal Division is establishing a new service standard of 12 months from the filing of an appeal to the date the decision is mailed to the appellant as of April 1, 2019 and is expected to be met in 80 % of cases. Please refer to the IRB website for further details: https://www.canada.ca//iad-new-service-standard-for-immigr

Jolin-Barrette outlined plans to terminate more than 18,000 applications from skilled immigrants hoping to obtain a selection certificate...(which) would cause irreparable harm to some 3,500 applicants already living in Quebec, either on student visas or temporary work visas. https://www.cbc.ca//court-orders-temporary-halt-to-quebec-

Thankfulness is the beginning of gratitude. Gratitude is the completion of thankfulness. Thankfulness may consist merely of words. Gratitude is shown in acts. Henri Frederic Amiel Making our clients happy is our goal! But when a client shows their appreciation with such acts, we definitely know that our hard work is appreciated! Thank you C&A for the beautiful flowers!

The Government posted this at 12:11 on January 28, 2019, we can tell you that when we submitted applications at 12:08 - the quota was already filled, leaving many people disappointed despite hiring more people to assist us. There must be a better way to tackle this issue.

Just because s/he brought you to Canada, it doesn't mean that you need to stay in an abusive relationship.