Rashid Urosevic LLP
5700 - 100 King Street West M5X 1C7 Toronto, ON, Canada

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Post-graduate work permit holders may be able to apply for an open work permit to enhance their chances of obtaining permanent residence. https://bit.ly/3bG2HmU

May 2021 bring everyone good health, happiness and prosperity.

It's been four years since we left our friends/colleagues at the Department of Justice to re-enter private practice. Despite the challenges, we are heading into year five stronger than ever thanks to the support of our family, friends, colleagues and clients. We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude for all the support we have received over the years. We usually do something to celebrate the firm's anniversary. This year we went to Prince Edward County for a short (much needed) getaway. The fall colours were beautiful (and the wine, cider and beer were delicious )!

Canadian border agents' arbitrary interpretation of Canada's immigration laws is leading to the indefinite separation of Canadian citizens &permanent residents from their foreign national spouses. We have assisted clients in this situation. https://bit.ly/2z45rcs #immigrationlaw #COVID19 #travelrestrictions

Thank you for tuning into our videos about COVID-19 changes to Canadian immigration and citizenship law over the last couple of months. We will pause with the live videos until we have new updates to share with you. Please watch the recorded videos on our Facebook page for answers to many questions. We are also offering FREE 15-minute consultations to discuss any questions that you or your friends and family may have during COVID-19. Book your appointment with Rafeena or Jelena at: - Rafeena: https://calendly.com//free-15-minute-immigration-consultat - Jelena: https://calendly.com/jelena-7/15min

Canadian government announces new, temporary policy to help employers meet their labour needs https://bit.ly/3dDwbPZ #canimm #temporaryforeignworker #covid19

Book a FREE 15-minute consultation to to discuss any questions that you or your friends and family may have during COVID-19. Book your appointment with Rafeena or Jelena at: - Rafeena: https://calendly.com//free-15-minute-immigration-consultat - Jelena: https://calendly.com/jelena-7/15min

Join us on Thursday, May 7, 2020 at 11:00 am for a discussion about Express Entry applications during COVID-19. Have your questions ready or send them to us in advance. Please plan to join us live or watch the recorded video after.

Canadian border agents arbitrary interpretation of Canadas immigration laws is leading to the indefinite separation of Canadian citizens &permanent residents from their foreign national spouses. We have assisted clients in this situation. https://bit.ly/2z45rcs #immigrationlaw #COVID19 #travelrestrictions

Join Rafeena and Jordan Koenig, an Associate, at Walker Law for a discussion on the legal impact of COVID-19 on Immigration and Employment law on Friday, May 8, 2020 at noon ET. register: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_RgF5r9o_QdiLR3kPOVanEg Send questions to: [email protected]

Earlier today, Rafeena provided an update on the impact of COVID-19 measures on travel and immigration in Canada. If you couldnt join her live, the video is available below. Also, book a FREE 15-minute consultation to to discuss any questions that you or your friends and family may have during COVID-19. Book your appointment with Rafeena or Jelena at: - Rafeena: https://calendly.com//free-15-minute-immigration-consultat - Jelena: https://calendly.com/jelena-7/15min

Join us on Thursday, April 30, 2020 at 11:00 am when I will be updating you on the changes to restrictions to travel and immigration to Canada over the last month or so due to COVID-19 measures. Please plan to join us and have your questions ready or send them to us in advance to [email protected]

Temporary rule change for international students working in essential services to fight COVID-19. To help battle the COVID-19 outbreak, starting immediately, the Canadian government will remove the restriction that allows international students to work a maximum of 20 hours per week while classes are in session, provided they are working in an essential service or function, such as health care, critical infrastructure, or the supply of food or other critical goods. This temporary rule change will be in place until August 31, 2020.

As I mentioned earlier today during Facebook Live, we are here to help you book a FREE 15-minute consultation to address your COVID-19 concerns The RU Law team is here to help you navigate any immigration and citizenship issues caused by COVID-19 restrictions. Our office continues to operate as usual with special measures in place (working remotely, phone and Skype meetings). To help during these challenging times, we are offering FREE 15-minute consultations to discuss any questions that you or your friends and family may have. Book your appointment with Rafeena or Jelena at: - Rafeena: https://calendly.com//free-15-minute-immigration-consultat - Jelena: https://calendly.com/jelena-7/15min

Farmers and food processors are facing additional costs to get food to us due to the mandatory isolation requirement for temporary foreign workers entering Canada to work on a farm or in a food processing factory.

Join RU Law on Facebook live on Thursday, April 2, 1111:30 am EDT for a discussion about the impact of COVID-19 on travel and immigration to Canada. Send us your questions before or during the discussion. We will continue live discussions on different topics every Thursday at 11 am EDT. Please plan to join us!

Travel Interrupted Impact of COVID-19 on Travel and Immigration to Canada Join RU Law on Facebook live on Thursday, April 2, 1111:30 am EDT for a discussion about the impact of COVID-19 on travel and immigration to Canada. Send us your questions before or during the discussion. We will continue live discussions on different topics every Thursday at 11 am EDT. Please plan to join us!

Canada is expected to have exit controls up and running by June 2020. Canada Border Services Agency will collect exit data directly from airlines on all travellers leaving Canada by air and exchange data with the U.S. at land borders. This could have significant implications for permanent and temrporary residents of Canada.

The Regional Immigration Pilot program expected to provide an opportunity for businesses in Chatham-Kent, Cornwall and Belleville/Quinte West fulfill labour needs in construction, manufacturing, agriculture and tourism that are not being met locally.

Canadas immigration-driven population boom has been one of the few bright spots for the economy.

Minister of IRCC shares Canadas private sponsorship experience at the inaugural World Refugee Forum in Geneva.

Wishing you a joyous & prosperous 2020!Wishing you a joyous & prosperous 2020!

This installment of the our "Did you know..." series highlights two signficant changes that were made to the post-graduate work permit (PGWP) program in Feburary 2019. As we head into the end of another academic year, please share with any international students you know so that they are well informed.

Heres another installment in our did you know series. We chose to do a video to let individuals know when they become a permanent resident of Canada because it is a common question we get. It is a step in the process that is significant and yet can be taken for granted.

Canada will be increasing the number of deportations by 25-35% per year. Watch the video to find out more.

Did you know the Parent & Grandparent Sponsorship Program will open on January 28, 2019 at 12:00 p.m. ET for you to submit your interest to sponsor form? Watch our video to find out what you need to know if you want to sponsor your parent or grandparent. Then schedule a consultation to find out how to be prepared for the application process if you are selected. #sponsorship #immigration

Employment gap narrows between university-educated immigrants & Canadian-born counterparts. But requirement for Canadian work experience still a barrier.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Minister Ahmed Husen announced funding to offer immigration and settlement support both virtually and in-person abroad, through to 2023.

Visit our new and improved website: https://www.rulaw.ca. Thankful to Aleksandar and Milan Milenkovic at peakdigitalmarketing.net for doing such a wonderful job!

If hiring a paid representative for your immigration application, your money is much better spent on an immigration lawyer than an immigration consultant https://www.thestar.com//lawyer-versus-consultant-immigrat

In December 2018, the maximum penalties for DUI will be increasing. This will affect temporary and permanent residents. Watch our video to see how.

Watch our video to get helpful tips on completing and submitting your immigration application. Contact us for assistance at [email protected].

Today, Jelena Urosevic and I celebrate the beginning of year 3 of Rashid Urosevic LLP. We had our year-ahead planning session at the Shangri-La Hotel, Toronto over #afternoontea. It has been, and continues to be, a learning experience with growing pains that we embrace with a smile and persistence everyday. We want to thank everyone who has supported and believed in us and continue to do so, thank you all!