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The importance of paying attention to details even if it seems minor can lead to a refusal of your status in Canada. This applies to applicants who are doing the application themselves or any practitioners of immigration law. https://www.cbc.ca//british/work-permit-refusal-1.5929666

Canada's new travel rules are to be taken into effect: https://www.msn.com//canada-s-new-travel-rule/ar-BB1dSKFu

We wish everyone a safe, healthy and Chinese New Year

The Minister of Immigration has announced a new pathway for Hong Kong Citizens to apply for permanent residence in Canada. Effective on February 8, 2021, HK Citizens can apply for a 3-year open work permit if they have: - graduated with a Canadian post-secondary diploma or degree within the last 5 years; or ... - hold a foreign credential that is equivalent to a 2-year Canadian post-secondary diploma at minimum https://www.canada.ca//canada-launches-hong-kong-pathway-t

Over 300,000 dual citizens of Hong Kong and Canada could be affected by a policy change in Citizenship. https://www.msn.com//300000-dual-citizens-in-h/ar-BB1d8xr8

Four BC Businessmen that collaborated with an unscrupulous immigration consultant to facilitate immigration fraud. https://www.cbc.ca//cbsa-immigration-businessmen-charged-1

Congratulations to president-elect Joe Biden and vice-president-elect Kamala Harris!

Another immigration fraud scheme uncovered by CBSA. https://www.cbc.ca//cbsa-immigration-fraud-investigation-d

In domestic dispute cases, a person who is being sponsored by his/her spouse for immigration should never feel threatened or intimidated, if the other spouse (sponsor) makes an unfound accusation of immigration fraud just to bolster their claims in a divorce matter. https://www.cbc.ca//spousal-support-immigration-fraud-1.57)-,A%20B.C.%20man%20has%20lost%20his%20bid%20for%20spousal%20support,the%20collapse%20of%20their%20relationship.&text=Supreme%20Court%20ruling%2C%20CH%20wrote,of%20splitting%20up%20with%20XG.

IRCC has now announced some updates to travel restrictions. https://www.canada.ca//government-introduces-new-border-me

Mandatory requirements for travellers to Canada: https://www.canada.ca//government-of-canada-announces-new-

For those who are in Canada on Visitor Status, you may be able to apply for a work permit within Canada provided that you have an employer who is willing to provide you with a valid job offer. https://www.canada.ca//new-temporary-public-policy-will-al

The Canadian Government has announced their immigration plan for 1.2 million immigrants for the next 3 years. https://www.cbc.ca//mendicino-immigration-pandemic-refugee

For those of you who are experiencing delays in the processing of any immigration application, IRCC's staff is limited due to COVID-19. Getting a Member of Parliament involved in the follow-up process will not be sufficient means to expedite the process. https://www.cbc.ca//b-c-couple-calls-for-automatic-extensi

A lot of misleading websites from around the world claiming to be legitimate Immigration Practitioners. Please exhibit critical thinking, common-sense and due diligence whenever you come across an unknown website offering any type of immigration service whether from Canada, US, Europe, Australia, etc. https://www.cbc.ca//immigrant-canada-refund-consultant-1.5

We wish everyone a happy, safe and healthy Canada Day !!

Despite the pandemic, we wish everyone a happy Cinco de Mayo!

Certain exemptions for entering into canada apply to those who have a study or work permit. More details to follow in the coming weeks. https://apple.news/AAMNb79_lT6mxzyTWz4KRAw

As of March 16, 2020, the Government of Canada has suspended all international travel with the exception of returning Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents due to COVID-19. Please stay healthy and safe everyone! https://pm.gc.ca//prime-minister-announces-new-actions-und

Ungovernable Immigration consultant arrested. https://globalnews.ca//immigration-consultant-arrest-regu/

Sophisticated human smuggling of Chinese migrants uncovered. https://apple.news/AX6c2CPRsQ1qahPKUSoY2qA

As the people of Hong Kong are looking for options to immigrate to Canada or elsewhere, it is very important that you conduct your due diligence in finding the right representative. Whether it is an immigration lawyer or consultant, please do not fall victim to certain organizations or individuals that do not value ethics, over promise on permanent residency and providing misleading information. https://www.todayonline.com//hongkongers-looking-move-abro

For US Green Card Holders out there, please be aware of new laws that are going to be in effect for 2020. https://www.nbc-2.com/sto/41563323/new-green-card-laws-2020